I got the advanced version of Tae Bo through the exchange. I did it about half a dozen times and then I traded it away. I should note that I only did the aerobic portion, so I can't comment on any of the floor toning.

I didn't find Tae Bo advanced to be a truly challenging workout. There were parts that were difficult-but just when my heartrate would go up, Billy would tell everyone to jog it out. For instance, towards the end of the aerobic portion, you do a series of jump front kicks. These are tough-but you don't do very many! When he said "jog it out" (or whatever he says) I was like "huh?" so soon?"

Now I'm far from a warrior queen, so that really surprised me. Power Kicks destroys me, and I even find parts of CIA 9809 (jump rope anyone?) to be challenging.

There was one thing about Tae Bo that drove me crazy. I didn't mind the lack of warm up, or Billy's shouting, etc. But the participants drove me mad! The almost religious ecstasy that preceded every move was really irritating. I mean, have these people never seen or done a side kick in their life? Please.

Instructor Comments:
Billy is motivating--in a B movie star sort of way. I've seen him in so many bad martial arts movies that I have a hard time taking him seriously.

Elizabeth