I know a lot of you will not agree with me on this, but I really don't like Tae Bo. I got the tapes a couple of weeks ago, and did the instructional and basic workouts, once --I just didn't feel like doing them again. Here's what I didn't like: (i) I found the workout boring, I expected to see punch-kick combinations, but basically he does 8 sets of jabs, 8 sets of crosses, 8 sets of kicks, and so on (in the navy....); (ii) I found the workout unsafe, to me it looks like BB sacrifices form for speed and the only form pointer he keeps repeating is about the abs (and I haven't done the advanced tape which is extra fast and includes floorwork which is really unsafe for your back) - also, I have been learning to Boxacise at the gym and the way BB teaches to punch is too low to be effective as self-defense (you should start your punches at face level and have one hand covering your face); (iii) I found the production of the video (setting, other exercisers, music, video effects) cheap-looking and uninspiring (particularly the disco effects during double time!). Having said all that, I must admit that the advanced tape looks like a killer aerobics workout, although the basic tape barely got my heart rate up (I am intermediate). Overall, I give it no more than a C, and I found it is definitely not worth the money he asks for it (I am glad I have a 30-day money-back guarantee!). My advise: get this from the exchange if you really want to try it, otherwise if you want to learn boxing/kickboxing routines try Aerobox (very well done) or other tapes (I am going to get CIA's 9809).

Instructor Comments:
He executes exercises with good form and is in great shape. However, he does not give enough form pointers (aside from his constant reminder about keeping your muscles tight). His choreography is VERY basic, almost military-style. He tries to inspire too much. I personally prefer Michael Olajide (from Aerobox).

Jeanine