Tae Bo Believer's Workout: Power Within

Billy Blanks
Year Released: 2003

Categories: Boxing/Kickboxing/Martial Arts


Tae Bo The Power Within is part of The Believer's Series, which means there is a strong Christian component to the workout. Billy begins the workout with a prayer, and throughout, he makes frequent references to drawing your power from Jesus. I am not a religious person, but I didn't mind the religious references and in fact liked the more general emphasis on on drawing your power from within.

The workout itself begins with 20 minutes of standing kickboxing moves. The pace of the workout is less frenetic than some of the other Tae Bo videos: for virtually every move, Billy does several sets at a slow pace first before moving up the pace. This is nice for beginners following along, but those monitoring their heart rate might not appreciate the fluctuations. The punches include jabs, upper cuts, and hooks, and although there are lots of knee lifts, there are only a few sets of kicks, including just the front kick and the roundhouse.

Next comes 8 minutes of floor work--the first half is tough glute work from a hands and knees position, and the second half is abs work from a seated position. Then it's back to standing for an additional 7 minutes of cardio. There is also a much longer cool-down than what Billy usually includes, with about 7 minutes of Tai Chi type moves. Overall, this would be a good video for those wanting a more inspirational workout or for others looking for a more slower-paced Tae Bo workout.

Instructor Comments:
Instructor Billy Blanks is his usual self--enthusiastic but also sometimes counting unevenly from side to side--

Beth C (aka toaster)

11/15/2004