Rave I'm Bringing Taebo Back. There, I Said It. - Page 2

rheash92 · 09-15-14, 07:41 AM

Which ones of his newer releases are worth having? Thanks!

laurajhawk · 09-15-14, 08:42 AM

I just do the reps at half-speed if they're too fast.

I have always loved Tae Bo, though I got distracted by Les Mills Combat last year and have neglected Billy.

The only newer one I have is This Is Tae Bo, which I like a lot. And HEY it's Mary's deal of the day today! https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/dealoftheday.asp

I went over to check b/c I think her deal yesterday was also Tae Bo. If you're trying to build up a Tae Bo collection, check her site each day this week!

I like the Tae Bos without too many gadgets, or where I can ignore the gadgets. Of the older ones, Flex (and Flex Express) are slower and gadget-free. Celebrity Fit Cardio & Sculpt are good too (and are on sale at Mary's too, as a 2-disc set). Billy's Favorite Moves is a little disjointed but quite fun.

woodie · 09-15-14, 11:16 AM

I kids you not, I plugged in my VCR TODAY intending to do my Taebo Live's again and then I logon to see that you are feeling Taebo right now too! I love the old stuff. Once the gadgets came, I lost interest.

monterey vidiot · 09-15-14, 11:51 AM

I love gadgets. I recently got a Tae Bo kit at Walmart that has a set of red Billy bands. Amped is my favorite series. Recently reacquired Extreme (uses a step for about 10 min) and Capture the Power - uses little balls. I usually hit the mute button to blot out the counting, and go at my own speed.

Diana3271 · 09-15-14, 01:10 PM

I saw this thread this morning and had to look through my stash of workouts for Billy. I do my workouts in my office at work, so I brought in 5 Tae Bo workout that I can do for cardio days.

Lucky Star · 09-15-14, 01:40 PM

I still have the original 12-VHS set of Live Basics and they are my favorite Tae Bos of all time, though I have other Billy workouts on DVD that are good. My preferred length is around 30-35 minutes and my preferred intensity is intermediate, but I've found even these to be quite effective for weight loss.

PennyK · 09-15-14, 01:42 PM

I remember loving his 8 minute workout!!!

holliholli915 · 09-15-14, 11:32 PM

I'm happy to see I'm not the only one. I did his exclusive YT workout tonight. The floor work was totally unexpected and it burns! Plus, he has you do at least three sets of eight. So, you're at that TA count along with similar moves. I feel like I'm killing two birds with one when doing his workouts - cardio and strength.

He definitely has an issue with doing even reps on both sides. It's funny to see his background exercises kind of smirk and try to keep him on track. But, none of them look particularly bulky on one side than another. So, I just don't worry about it.

How on earth did Taebo go out of style? I can't believe how effective it is in only two weeks (less, really). Completely unexpected. I've had faster results with this than with TA, DB and other and I thought they were good!

AsSweetAsSugar · 09-16-14, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vantreesta

I'm a big Tae Bo fan too even though I don't do it very often anymore (huge collection means no one gets done very often

). I really enjoy the PT 24/7 workouts. The counting doesn't bug me but the uneven reps per side does irritate me, but I love Billy's spirit and energy so I forgive him.

I'm glad to read you enjoy that set!

As you, the counting doesn't bother me, if I realize the reps were uneven I try to do a bit more on my own while he explain the next move.

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Originally Posted by holliholli915

I'm happy to see I'm not the only one. I did his exclusive YT workout tonight. The floor work was totally unexpected and it burns! Plus, he has you do at least three sets of eight. So, you're at that TA count along with similar moves. I feel like I'm killing two birds with one when doing his workouts - cardio and strength.

He definitely has an issue with doing even reps on both sides. It's funny to see his background exercises kind of smirk and try to keep him on track. But, none of them look particularly bulky on one side than another. So, I just don't worry about it.

How on earth did Taebo go out of style? I can't believe how effective it is in only two weeks (less, really). Completely unexpected. I've had faster results with this than with TA, DB and other and I thought they were good!

I agree on that, the other day I was previewing one of his wos, and thought there were 3 sets on one side and then two sets on the other, I even rewind to check if it was me who was wrong!

But, for the rest everything was great.

I really like Billy as instructor and even enjoy his little talks at the end of some workouts.

Lucky Star · 09-16-14, 06:17 AM

I love the old, original Billy stuff, but find his newer videos not as exciting.
However, I found this 20min cardio-sculpt routine and thought it looked pretty good for a compact upper body routine! Will try it this afternoon.
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09-15-14, 07:41 AM
rheash92 Join Date: Feb 2012	Which ones of his newer releases are worth having? Thanks!

09-15-14, 08:42 AM
laurajhawk Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado	I just do the reps at half-speed if they're too fast. I have always loved Tae Bo, though I got distracted by Les Mills Combat last year and have neglected Billy. The only newer one I have is This Is Tae Bo, which I like a lot. And HEY it's Mary's deal of the day today! https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/dealoftheday.asp I went over to check b/c I think her deal yesterday was also Tae Bo. If you're trying to build up a Tae Bo collection, check her site each day this week! I like the Tae Bos without too many gadgets, or where I can ignore the gadgets. Of the older ones, Flex (and Flex Express) are slower and gadget-free. Celebrity Fit Cardio & Sculpt are good too (and are on sale at Mary's too, as a 2-disc set). Billy's Favorite Moves is a little disjointed but quite fun. __________________ - Laura "Don't say 'I can't' ... say 'I presently suck at this thing.'" - Matt Meese, BYU Divine Comedy

09-15-14, 11:16 AM
woodie Join Date: Mar 2005	I kids you not, I plugged in my VCR TODAY intending to do my Taebo Live's again and then I logon to see that you are feeling Taebo right now too! I love the old stuff. Once the gadgets came, I lost interest. __________________ "Every day is a good day!" New Butisattva woodie

09-15-14, 11:51 AM
monterey vidiot VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Monterey County, California	I love gadgets. I recently got a Tae Bo kit at Walmart that has a set of red Billy bands. Amped is my favorite series. Recently reacquired Extreme (uses a step for about 10 min) and Capture the Power - uses little balls. I usually hit the mute button to blot out the counting, and go at my own speed. __________________ "It takes work to change the shape of this muscle." Susan Harris in The Firm Vol. 1, talking about the triceps, in 1986 Still working on my triceps after all these years. ~Cynthia

09-15-14, 01:10 PM
Diana3271 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina	I saw this thread this morning and had to look through my stash of workouts for Billy. I do my workouts in my office at work, so I brought in 5 Tae Bo workout that I can do for cardio days. __________________ I started my most recent weight loss journey January 2008. I lost 1/2 of my starting body weight and entered into maintenance May 2011. Now the real work begins! You can fight it, or do what you've got to do to get it done. The choice is yours. ~Diana You have the rest of your life to get old. Stay young, as long as you can. ~Diana 10 Pound Slimdown Xtreme Graduate 02/12 Insanity Graduate - I actually survived! LM Combat 02/13 21 Day Fix Survivor! 6/14 Diana

09-15-14, 01:40 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	I still have the original 12-VHS set of Live Basics and they are my favorite Tae Bos of all time, though I have other Billy workouts on DVD that are good. My preferred length is around 30-35 minutes and my preferred intensity is intermediate, but I've found even these to be quite effective for weight loss. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

09-15-14, 01:42 PM
PennyK Join Date: Jul 2014	I remember loving his 8 minute workout!!!

09-15-14, 11:32 PM
holliholli915 Join Date: Oct 2010	I'm happy to see I'm not the only one. I did his exclusive YT workout tonight. The floor work was totally unexpected and it burns! Plus, he has you do at least three sets of eight. So, you're at that TA count along with similar moves. I feel like I'm killing two birds with one when doing his workouts - cardio and strength. He definitely has an issue with doing even reps on both sides. It's funny to see his background exercises kind of smirk and try to keep him on track. But, none of them look particularly bulky on one side than another. So, I just don't worry about it. How on earth did Taebo go out of style? I can't believe how effective it is in only two weeks (less, really). Completely unexpected. I've had faster results with this than with TA, DB and other and I thought they were good!

09-16-14, 06:17 AM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	I love the old, original Billy stuff, but find his newer videos not as exciting. However, I found this 20min cardio-sculpt routine and thought it looked pretty good for a compact upper body routine! Will try it this afternoon. Tae Bo Body Shape __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien