Tae Bo Extreme

Billy Blanks
Year Released: 2003

Categories: Boxing/Kickboxing/Martial Arts


This one is pretty good. I'd say intermediate level. I don't know about the use of the word "extreme" if *I* can get through it. I haven't been able to finish some of his other videos. There are a few warp speed drills. I had trouble following some of the combos.

Pros:

The format is similar to Charles Harris' "Chizel-It", one of my favorite workouts

Billy does some singing and dancing and it is a lot of fun to watch! During the cooldown her teaches you how to strut your stuff. Almost like a model on the catwalk. I kept thinking of the "I'm Too Sexy" song.

There is a nice variety of floor, step and strength moves.

I am so happy he didn't use numbers for the punches like in "Tae Bo 2004". I absolutey HATED that!

There is some standing ab work that I enjoy.

The floor work is brief, but tough.


Cons:

Billy's cueing. It's better, but still could be improved.

Billy kept pulling up his shorts to show his legs. It was ok the first five times, then it became annoying. And, BTW, what's up with those shorts he wears? They are cut funny and the material looks like the bedspread of a cheap motel. (Not that I've ever been in a cheap motel, ahem!)

I'm not crazy about flowing, Tai Chi-like cooldowns. I like basic stretching.

Instructor Comments:
Please see review.

Alta

11/02/2004