I LOVE the tapes!!! I've had them for about a month now and the advanced Tae Bo is the most incredible work out I have had in a long time! This is way better than Aerobox! It is so challanging! It was so worth the money - I live in Canada so it ended up costing about $100 for the set - but absolutely no regrets, it was so worth it.

I have to agree that the warmup in the advanced tape is too short. What I do is a few stretches and warm up activities that were shown in the basic tape while I wait for the advanced tape to go through the beginning Tae Bo promo. Then I'm ready for the sweat explosion to come on!

As for the floor work, you need to be careful and watch that you don't arch your back at all. Becareful with the fast circular move at the end of the leg work, I just do it at the mid speed to prevent back problems. He does give lots of warnings about keeping your abs tight and if you want to use the suggestion of doing the moves on your elbows or on your side. Most of the moves can be modified that way.

But despite the two warnings these tapes are FABULOUS! Not only are they fun, my body is really looking better! My rear shoulders are getting toned and my obliques are tightening up - I had almost resigned myself to the toned level I had before Billy Blanks Tae Bo! This is the best fitness buy I've made all year. I can't wait for more Tae Bo tapes!

Instructor Comments:
Billy Blanks is different from most of the instructors we see on video tapes. He doesn't give you high energy hype - I think he is honest, sincere and straight forward. Not the best counting skills of the industry but it is really easy to adapt. Honestly, it shouldn't be as annoying as it has been described by others. Give it a few times and you will know where to add in a few reps to one side or cut out a couple of the other side.

Cinnamon Conrad