Billy Blanks: Basic Training Bootcamp
●Color DVD
●Length: 55 minutes
●Producer: Goodtimes
Product Description
In Basic Training BootCamp, Billy teaches you exactly how to get started on the path to a better you. Billy takes his experience from 6 days of real basic-training exercise and concentrates it into one get-you-started workout that lays the foundation for your new body, new spirit, and the new life you want.
★★★★☆ It's basic training, but it ain't easy.....
Well, first of all, I'd have to say, if you are reading the title and equate "Basic" as meaning easy, you'll probably want to put this one back. It's "Basic Training", a whole different ballgame. Basic in this context is a core set of moves. Now one thing I did not realize when I borrowed this from the library was that it used "Billy Bands". These are two rubber tubing bands that are very slender that make the moves tougher causing more resistance for your muscles. My resistance band was not long enough or the same type so I could not use bands. Instead, for the arm sections I picked up 3 lb weights and used those. I have done Billy's workouts before and I knew due to the number of repetitions how much weight I would want to carry to exhaust the muscle but not to compromise my form. This worked well for the upper arm portion. Of course it didn't do anything for adding resistance to the kicks, but I find trying to use bands for kicks tend to get a little challenging for me to keep the tubing where it should be so, I may not have used them for that anyway.
The workout itself is good. You do squats, pushups, overhead presses, jumping jacks, "running" in a plank position and Billy's usual brand of kicks and punches to add in a little more to your basic calisthenics workout. Before you get to the stretch at the end you do a killer ab segment.
Aside from the bands, it is what I expected and it worked me out pretty hard. I'm a daily exerciser, I normally do a variety of different exercise from Jillian Michaels, Yoga, Salsa, Pilates, kickboxing and felt that this dvd would be in the intermediate category.
All and all a good workout-no surprise moves, if you have done basic training type videos before or Billy's workouts you have done the exercises and you know how to do the kicks that he does and the basic exercises.
I would say this would be good with the bands, without the bands, or like I did, with a little bit of extra free weights if you are more advanced and do not have bands-that will add a bit more to your upper body training.
The workout itself is good. You do squats, pushups, overhead presses, jumping jacks, "running" in a plank position and Billy's usual brand of kicks and punches to add in a little more to your basic calisthenics workout. Before you get to the stretch at the end you do a killer ab segment.
Aside from the bands, it is what I expected and it worked me out pretty hard. I'm a daily exerciser, I normally do a variety of different exercise from Jillian Michaels, Yoga, Salsa, Pilates, kickboxing and felt that this dvd would be in the intermediate category.
All and all a good workout-no surprise moves, if you have done basic training type videos before or Billy's workouts you have done the exercises and you know how to do the kicks that he does and the basic exercises.
I would say this would be good with the bands, without the bands, or like I did, with a little bit of extra free weights if you are more advanced and do not have bands-that will add a bit more to your upper body training.
★★★★★ Only hard work pays off!
In this DVD Billy Blanks' Tae Bo moves are combined with over all intense body workout and elevated to the next level by using the rubber band. This work out will build you up and prepare you for "Ultimate boot camp" and it is very effective if you alternate it with "Ab boot camp". I had to order the other two DVDs once I tried this one.
★☆☆☆☆ This is Basic?!
I got this DVD to get back in shape after a baby and I thought that I was in pretty good shape after doing Billy's older videos, but OMG! Way too fast for "Basic"! My teenagers couldn't even keep up. It's like it is in fast motion. I wish that I could find more like his older videos on DVD.
★★★★★ Burned 370 cal in 50 min!!!
This boot camp is real. I loved the challenge of the resistant bands. This is only the basic, ah!!! I identified with one of the girls in the room, she did the level one. We both we going out of breath,but Bill always came to her "me" and pushed to the limit. Great!!! My polar HR monitor indicated 133-158 average. I burned 370 cal in 50 min. The first 8 min are for stretch. Really nice. Do not quit. !!! Chicas, este video va a sacarles la leche. Se los recomiendo. Excellente quema 370 cal en 50min. Yo lo hice en el basico porque el realmente exigente. Animo. Vamos a ser delgadas!!!
★★★★★ Amazing workout and so much fun!
I was in pretty good shape when I got this, but it still made me sweat and burn quite a few calories. This workout is amazing! Billy Blanks is one of the best workout instructors I've ever seen. He is so motivating and instructive during this whole thing. The whole team of Billy Blanks are also very motivated and know exactly what they are doing. I promise you will never get bored with this workout. And this is just the beginning! I tell everyone I know to try Billy Blanks' Bootcamp. You also learn valuable defense mechanisms. You want to get into shape fast but still have fun doing it? Try this workout and you won't be disappointed!
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