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Whistle Stopper - Billy Blanks: Ultimate Bootcamp
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List Price: $14.98
Our Price: $3.21
Your Save: $ 11.77 ( 79% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Good Times Video
Starring: Billy Blanks
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0018713504586
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: Good Times Video
Manufacturer: Good Times Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: Good Times Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-09-06
Running Time: 55
Studio: Good Times Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
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Summary: pretty good workout. not as good as other tae bo dvds
Comment: I have been doing tae bo DVDs for over a year now and really love the series. They keep you in great shape. This DVD was a bit disappointing because he takes more of the bootcamp style than many other Tae Bo DVDs. If I wanted to do push-ups I would just do them on my own. Otherwise it's a pretty solid workout, and a bit different. That's why I gave it 4 stars. Also there's a pretty good ab portion at the end.
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Summary: One great workout!
Comment: I would consider myself an intermediate to advanced exerciser, although I'm a beginner when it comes to Tae Bo. I've done this workout twice, the first time I could hardly move for 2 solid days. What an incredible workout! I love Billy's energy, he's so much fun. My only complaints would be that it is a bit fast at times (for a tae bo beginner) and he isn't always consistent about working out equal sets (left/right) but other than that I love this workout. Very fun and works your tuckus off!
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Summary: Holy MOLEY!!!!
Comment: This video came to me about a week ago and I let it sit on the counter and kept staring at it knowing that it was going to be hard. And it did NOT disappoint!! I have been doing some other Tae Bo videos....mixed with some other types of videos....for many months now but was finally ready to step up to something that would really challenge me.
What I really love about Billy Blanks is that everyone in the studio there doing the workout with him is sweating their you-know-what's off. I think that is a sign of a good video...when the healthy and fit people are sweating, you know that it is a good one. I understand that they are under a lot of hot lights in a studio but I have seen many a DVD where no one is sweating and it always leaves me suspect. In those DVD's I usually don't end up breaking a sweat either. But Billy is always good for inducing sweat in his own people.....and me as well.
This video was it!! It is hard and I barely got through my first try. But I made it through and now it will continue to get easier from here. It was 55 fast paced minutes. I really liked that he first fatigued your arms and then went on to lower body and even did some floor work and abs. This workout is well rounded and although, as someone mentioned before, Billy tends to have a little inconsistency here and there....if you do his videos, you just know that is the way of Billy Blanks. He is not perfect. However, you will always get a GREAT workout. For ANYONE thinking of purchasing this DVD to get a tough drill style, fast paced, intense workout, this is the one for you!!
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Summary: Really great workout, but missing a cool-down
Comment: I got this as a present (part of the bootcamp set) and almost took it back, but I'm really glad I didn't. I now alternate this video with another (the advanced Power 90 cardio DVD I used to think was hard but now refer to as my easy workout) and get awesome workouts every morning without having to go out in the cold weather. Yes, there are some production mishaps where exercises are done at different speeds on each side and commands are called out that aren't right, but so what? To me, it feels more like a real class with a human instructor that might do the same. Besides, if you do the workout enough, you'll know what's coming next so you won't be suprised. I usually switch up the sides I do certain exercises on during the video so the moves that aren't the same on each side will even out over time.
The only thing I don't like is the lack of good cool-down stretching, but I just do that on my own afterwards. Also, with a 54 minute runtime, it can be a bit tough to fit into my mornings, but I just get up earlier to make it work.
I was already working out regularly and was glad to find something that came close the the high-intensity aerobics class that ended recently at my gym. I'm always drenched in sweat by the end and more than energized to start my day. Give it a try, but GET THE BANDS! They make a huge difference in the intensity of the workout. And as to the counting? Honestly, I kinda feel like a cheerleader or dancer learning a routine, so I don't mind it at all.
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Summary: This bootcamp is the best!
Comment: I've been doing taebo for years. Billy is a great instuctor and very motivating. There are times that Billy is off with the counting, etc, but this can be overlooked. The Ultimate Bootcamp is a killer workout. The workout starts with some basic warm up moves and then the fun with the resistance bands begins. I find it more of a workout if you loop the bands. If you're in a rut with your workout routine, I suggest trying this dvd. The Cardio Bootcamp dvd by Billy Blanks is also good.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Ultimate BootCamp is designed by Billy to be the FASTEST hour in fitness! this is the workout that ties it all together: cardio, upper-body toning, lower-body toning, and abs in one mega-workout that drives you to peak performance!
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