Article Link In-depth article about Billy Blanks

Sue B · 09-15-16, 10:19 AM

He's still very active at 60, with 2 new programs coming up, and apparently he's reconciled with Billy Jr.
http://www.racked.com/2016/9/15/1290...o-billy-blanks

One of the new programs:
http://www.taeboevolution.com/

wlorrie · 09-15-16, 12:45 PM

Interesting article. Thanks for posting!

andtckrtoo · 09-15-16, 01:55 PM

Funny. I did mainly hiking, cycling and stuff at the gym (cardio stuff). Then I joined a Tae Kwon Do, Krav studio that was literally next door to the company where i worked. I loved fighting, but when my company moved again, the trek back to the old studio was not feasible. I then found Billy Blanks. He had good form, and the moves were fast and fun. Through the online forums there, I found Cathe, and eventually VF. I appreciate what Billy did for me. But goodness, could he please come up with a workout that didn't require more lame equipment? I have his boxing gloves attached to bands that go on your feet. I have his old bands.... I'd be happy with just good punching and kicking drills (without the count of 8 please - or the option to turn that off), even sides, with no gimmicks.

horusosiris · 09-15-16, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by andtckrtoo

Funny. I did mainly hiking, cycling and stuff at the gym (cardio stuff). Then I joined a Tae Kwon Do, Krav studio that was literally next door to the company where i worked. I loved fighting, but when my company moved again, the trek back to the old studio was not feasible. I then found Billy Blanks. He had good form, and the moves were fast and fun. Through the online forums there, I found Cathe, and eventually VF. I appreciate what Billy did for me. But goodness, could he please come up with a workout that didn't require more lame equipment? I have his boxing gloves attached to bands that go on your feet. I have his old bands.... I'd be happy with just good punching and kicking drills (without the count of 8 please - or the option to turn that off), even sides, with no gimmicks.

Good punching and kicking would be great! When I saw that clip, I thought the same thing- Do I really need any more equipment

when light dumbbells would do just fine! I also would love it if Billy would lose the 8 counts. I stopped doing any of his workouts because of those incessant 8 counts. I loved the great music in his old Advanced Live workouts. I hope the new Tae Bo workouts have some awesome tracks like those old live workouts. I also wish that Billy would maybe team up with Beachbody for a series of workouts. Actually, I wish that Billy would do some workouts for BBOD.

Sue B · 09-16-16, 07:32 AM

The counting gets on my last nerve too, as well as close-ups of his sweaty ear, but the article seems to say that's his "trademark" that probably isn't going away.

That bendy bar looks familiar. Wasn't it or something like it on the Jillian Michaels fitness entrepreneur series? It looks a little Shake Weight-y

Vantreesta · 09-16-16, 03:42 PM

As someone with diagnosed OCD, his counting makes me feel right at home!

wendug · 09-16-16, 08:32 PM

Thanks for posting this article. Billy will always hold a special place in my heart. I didn't jump on the Taebo wagon when it was first popular. I was mainly a firmie in the late 90s. My first introduction to kickboxing was through Aaron Lankford's Power Kicks. I liked the moves in kickboxing, but the video was so boring! I think it was in 2003 a friend let me borrow a Taebo video. Billy's personality far exceeded Aaron Lankford and the workout left me a sweaty mess. Plus, it was much kinder to my joints than traditional hi/lo aerobics. I added many of Billy's DVD's to my collection and branched out to other kickboxing instructor's DVD's. Kickboxing is now one of my favorite forms of exercise, and I think Billy has something to do with that. But I don't know if I'll buy another fitness gadget from him. The bands and gloves that attach to your shoes are just weird. I think I just like kickboxing and weight training separate from each other.

smilesolovely · 09-16-16, 11:46 PM

I will always love Tae Bo!! Started using it in 2000 after my first kid and I still do Tae Bo today!

I'm not interested in this set. I wish he would produce 2-3 advanced kickboxing only workouts.

Calistro · 09-17-16, 05:55 AM

What I do like is that he is not standing on that sweaty red carpet

Garrie A. · 09-17-16, 06:23 AM

Glad to hear that he is still doing well even though I could never get into his workouts (the uneven reps, the counting, etc.).

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09-15-16, 10:19 AM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	In-depth article about Billy Blanks He's still very active at 60, with 2 new programs coming up, and apparently he's reconciled with Billy Jr. http://www.racked.com/2016/9/15/1290...o-billy-blanks One of the new programs: http://www.taeboevolution.com/ __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

09-15-16, 12:45 PM
wlorrie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Mass	Interesting article. Thanks for posting!

09-15-16, 01:55 PM
andtckrtoo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Island off the NC Coast	Funny. I did mainly hiking, cycling and stuff at the gym (cardio stuff). Then I joined a Tae Kwon Do, Krav studio that was literally next door to the company where i worked. I loved fighting, but when my company moved again, the trek back to the old studio was not feasible. I then found Billy Blanks. He had good form, and the moves were fast and fun. Through the online forums there, I found Cathe, and eventually VF. I appreciate what Billy did for me. But goodness, could he please come up with a workout that didn't require more lame equipment? I have his boxing gloves attached to bands that go on your feet. I have his old bands.... I'd be happy with just good punching and kicking drills (without the count of 8 please - or the option to turn that off), even sides, with no gimmicks. __________________ Christine Wag more, bark less

09-16-16, 07:32 AM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	The counting gets on my last nerve too, as well as close-ups of his sweaty ear, but the article seems to say that's his "trademark" that probably isn't going away. That bendy bar looks familiar. Wasn't it or something like it on the Jillian Michaels fitness entrepreneur series? It looks a little Shake Weight-y __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

09-16-16, 03:42 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	As someone with diagnosed OCD, his counting makes me feel right at home! __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

09-16-16, 08:32 PM
wendug Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago burb	Thanks for posting this article. Billy will always hold a special place in my heart. I didn't jump on the Taebo wagon when it was first popular. I was mainly a firmie in the late 90s. My first introduction to kickboxing was through Aaron Lankford's Power Kicks. I liked the moves in kickboxing, but the video was so boring! I think it was in 2003 a friend let me borrow a Taebo video. Billy's personality far exceeded Aaron Lankford and the workout left me a sweaty mess. Plus, it was much kinder to my joints than traditional hi/lo aerobics. I added many of Billy's DVD's to my collection and branched out to other kickboxing instructor's DVD's. Kickboxing is now one of my favorite forms of exercise, and I think Billy has something to do with that. But I don't know if I'll buy another fitness gadget from him. The bands and gloves that attach to your shoes are just weird. I think I just like kickboxing and weight training separate from each other. __________________ Wendy

09-16-16, 11:46 PM
smilesolovely Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stone Mountain, GA	I will always love Tae Bo!! Started using it in 2000 after my first kid and I still do Tae Bo today! I'm not interested in this set. I wish he would produce 2-3 advanced kickboxing only workouts. __________________ Liz

09-17-16, 05:55 AM
Calistro Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: United kingdom	What I do like is that he is not standing on that sweaty red carpet

09-17-16, 06:23 AM
Garrie A. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Virginia	Glad to hear that he is still doing well even though I could never get into his workouts (the uneven reps, the counting, etc.). __________________ Garrie -AFAA certified GFI -Licensed Barre Above instructor -------------------------------------------------------- CLX 6/19-9/19 STS Grad 11/19-2/20, 9/20-12/20 Current Focus: Cathe STS 2.0 Check out my blog by clicking on the "Home Page" link under my profile name.