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Billed as the "future of fitness" and hawked by numerous celebrities, Billy Blanks's Tae-Bo actually deserves much of the hype it's receiving. A mixture of boxing punches and martial arts kicks, Tae-Bo is fun Read more

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Tae Bo Workouts
I have to say how wonderful, motivational and challenging tae bo workouts are.In 2 months I've lost 32 pounds, I do tae bo 6 times per week for about 3 months now.I must share the toning results.I've never thought there were actually muscles under the fat in my body after losing 32 pounds.I can see a huge diference on the way I feel,my energy, I feel more confident. I know if I keep doing tae bo I can get to my goal.
AWESOME!
I love tae-bo! Billy Blanks is awesome and Tae-bo is fun and easy to use. This dvd is great because it has the different workouts so you can choose what level of difficulty you want. The 8 minute workout is also nice because it's quick enough to do if you only have a few minutes, but effective enough to get your heart pumping and let you feel like you've actually worked out, even if it's only for 8 minutes! I think anyone can do taebo-whether you are super-fit or out of shape. And if you can't quite do all of the moves in the workouts, Billy will show you ways to make them easier. Give Tae-bo a chance! I bet you'll like it!

Gets RESULTS! Offers everything it promises!
I bought this set back in 1999, reluctantly.I had never found a good exercise video and was getting the four pack hoping that at least ONE would be good.Well, it's 2006 and I am still doing Tae Bo.I have expanded my collection of videos (and DVDs now) but I still love the originals!Billy is an extremely motivational instructor, and you really feel the vibe of the people in the videos.It pushes you to reach out and grab that little something extra, and when you do and you reach the goal, WOW, it feels AMAZING!
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This yoga set is perfect for busy people who need to work in a way to relax. On the a.m. tape, Rodney Yee takes you through a 15-minute morning yoga set, while Patricia Walden leads a 20-minute evening routine on the p.m. tape. The a.m. tape was filmed on a beach on Maui at sunrise, providing a soothing background for this gentle workout. In the morning, Rodney tells us, "the body is rested but stiff from inactivity." The stretches he demonstrates are designed to increase circulation, improve mobility, and bring clarity to your mind. The movements are easy to follow (they include a conscious relaxation, the a.m. workout, and a guided meditation), and the set is short enough that it can be squeezed into the most hectic of morning schedules. The p.m. video was filmed at sunset in Death Valley. Patricia's yoga set is designed to quiet the mind after the stress of the day and to help you make the transition from active to quiet. She uses a combination of a centering series, standing poses, forward bends, and restorative poses to help you ease into night. You will need some firm blankets to sit on and a yoga strap (although a belt or scarf will serve the same purpose) to perform these movements. Perfect for the beginner and for the overworked. Read more

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Great for super busy people
AM/PM Yoga for beginners provides the workout for evening and morning.
Wonderful!
i'v had this dvd for years but never tried it.i have been suffering from hip pain, not when i walk but after i sit for a while and then get up, it hurts and i limp.i decided to try this dvd and after a few days the hip problem is no longer a problem so i am very happy with the quick results!am is easier than pm but i keep at it and i'm sure i'll get better with time.

AM/PM Yoga for Beginners
This is the second copy of this video.The yoga is simply relaxing, soothing and provides stretches for many body areas.
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• In-Home Walking is different--you stay home and walk miles for good health or weight loss
• Package includes 2 soft weight balls you fill with water at home
• Small area in front of the TV is all the space you need
• Better than a stroll around the block because In-Home Walking uses more muscle and burns more calories
• Take a healthy walk anytime you choose - rain or shine, day or night

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Walk Away 3 mile super fat blaster
I have done the two mile in the past and wanted something more intense.I recently got the 3 mile super fat blaster tape and I love it.It cost a lot less than a gym membership and I can exercise any time of the day, on the spur of the moment even.I recommend Leslie's tapes to anyone, at any fitness level.I am a Diabetes Educator so I even recommend these tapes to my clients to help them improve their blood sugar control.Leslie's program is fabulous!

I love this!!!
My delivery of walk away the pounds was recieved way faster then I though it would. Just got it today. I tryed it out and I love it I really needed a progam like this since I am so out of shape.
Easy, fun home workout
I love WALK AWAY THE POUNDS!! That's exactly what you'll do if you use the tapes regularly.The set comes with a 1 mile-get up and get started, 2 mile-high calorie burn and 3 mile-super fat burn. This set also includes a pair of weighted balls that make the workouts more challenging. They are easy to hold and are of about 2 lbs each. I would recommend this tape for anyone who wants to get in shape and can't get to the gym. Great, easy to do home workout! ... Read more

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Advanced Tae-Bo enthusiasts will enjoy this set of two 60-minute workouts, both nonstop and intense. There are drills of one move at a fast pace over and over, with up to 40 repetitions. Occasionally, you slow down for half a minute to learn a combination, but then it's back to the fast repetitions. The combinations are never complex, but they're always intense, and Blanks gives technique tips so you can focus on doing the moves for maximum effectiveness and safety. Both workouts are tough and relentless, working the whole body, burning calories, building muscle endurance, and conditioning your heart and lungs. If you do advanced Tae-Bo regularly, this set will give you two new workouts at the high intensity you prefer. Read more

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Not for the weak, but if you're in shape, BUY IT!
I've done this workout about 4 times and all i can say is "holy X?@X!!!".I've been working out for 22 years and I am in great shape.I have a personal training license and a gym at home as well as a vast library of workouts.It has been very difficult to find video workouts that really challenge me and I've wasted a lot of money to say the least.There are no words to describe this video, but I'll try.It is DIFFICULT, EFFECTIVE, CHALLENGING AND WORTH THE MONEY A HUNDRED TIMES OVER.The only negative things I can say is that it doesn't seem safe and if you're not in shape or aware of safety, you can really hurt yourself; the warm-up should be longer and more attention should be given to warming up the cardiovascular system, he never does the amount of sets he promises- he does more, which is not necessarily a bad thing, and his counting is off.I can't stress enough that you can really hurt yourself doing this workout if you don't know what you're doing.With all that in mind, if you're in great shape and are looking for change - this is the video for you.It's worth every penny and then some.If you're not in shape and are looking for something easy and safe, this is not for you.It's a cardio workout by all means but it attacks (and I mean ATTACKS) the abdominals in a standing position and I can't tell you how effective that's been.I have 15 year old twins and I have not been able to get my stomach in any kind of permanent shape in all these years and with all my workouts.I actually have CUTS now and when I bend over, it doesn't hang anymore.Awesome, awesome, awesome.Good luck and enjoy.

Tae-Bo II Review
Of the two tapes, I think the 1st of the the two is a better tape.Both workout tapes are quite similar though.Very energetic, and a fairly tough workout

Not as easy as it looks
I ordered this tape in hopes of jumping right back into working out after having my son. When I first got the tape I played the tape just to get a feel of the workouts, after viewing it, I came to the conclusion that this was an easy workout and not worth my purchase price. EASIER SAID THAN DONE!!! After coaxing from my hubby, I decided to actually try out the tape. Did I last 10 minutes? Ha! Not even! This work out is HARD! It is not for beginners. It is for people that are used to working out. Sure sometimes during the workout Billy loses count. But thats okay, its all part of psyching your body out, LOL. If you are a beginner than start out with the BASIC workout. Save yourself the embarassment! ... Read more

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This boxed set contains four 30-minute exercise videos from professional belly dancers Veena and Neena Bidasha: Read more

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I love these tapes and I have had them for more than three years
I started taking ballet when I was three and continued to study ballet along with some jazz and tap classes through college.I did bellydance and folkdance while in highschool.These tapes made me want to dance again.When I graduated I was depressed and busy working full time and taking extra course work that I needed for grad school. I felt very isolated because I don't live in an area with a lot of young single friend I had also moved away from the school where I graduated.I needed a cheap and quick way to work out and I didn't have money for new shoes or equipment.
BellyDance Fitness For Beginners
Neena and Veena are so great! Excellent teaching and exercise. Not very high impact, but still a great workout. Plus special features of the twins dancing. I really liked this.

Overall, a good workout set...
I lead a group of women who are learning belly dance through videos and here are what we have said about this set...
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Tough and refreshing
I love the FIRM but I like FIRM classic the best.Since i didn't have the cash to buy all the individual volumes yet i bought the Four pack to get a good mix of the classic tapes.Tough Tape 2 is exactly that TOUGH.I was sweating and moving and truly felt like i was building muscle. SUPER FAST GREAT SERVICE
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Really tough
I first started this workout after having my 2nd son. It is really tough!I like the excercises,and after a few months of doing it was able to get through the whole tape.The tough tape 2 is nice because it covers everything.The standing legs is a killer!Read more

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I really like it
This is a very good product for great toning. I like using it after I do my weight training to really give me that final burn and to stretch the muscle really well.

Too much talk, not enough action
The bar method will make you sore, but I couldn't get past all of Burr's drawn out explanations. Also, I found the abdominal portion to be somewhat of a joke, and the beginning of the video takes forever to load (can't forward). If I did this 3 times a week I would probably see results, but the instruction and video just bug me too much.

Great workout
I liked this workout for the toning of the legs and seat.I have worked out consistently for 3 or 4 years and still felt it after doing this workout the first time.Not much cardio, so it is a good one to have for those days when you have an hour after showering and before having to be somewhere.You can feel a good burn and not have to reshower.A great value too! ... Read more

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keeping time
I have been a life-long exerciser.Sometimes I stray and ignore exercising for a few months.When I am getting back in the groove I like to ease into it and I was looking for something that was real exercise but not quite the level of the Firm tapes that I usually follow.I thought I would try this one.It's okay however, the exercisers on the tape are completely asynchronis.They just can't keep a beat.They are not in time with the music, nor are they in time with each other.I find that to do this DVD, I either have to turn away from the screen or else perform the moves with my eyes closed. (which may just help my balance)If beat and coordination are important to you, this is not the tape for you.Otherwise, it's an okay, quick workout.(For quick, skip the intro and go directly to the workout.)

A bit boring
I'm in my 50s and, having always been active, find none of the workouts very challenging.Too repetitious.Strictly for beginners.

got this for my mom
The title says "keeping fit" which implies you already have been fit and are active. My mom is not a die hard, but does walk and uses a stationary bike now and then.She found this work out to be not very challenging at all... so I would recommend this only to someone who has been *sitting* for 50 years. ... Read more

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quick and to the point
The pilates method tape is a combination of yoga, resistance, light weights, stretching and the "side series".The excercises moved quickand I found this to be more yoga influenced rather than traditional pilates. I'm not sure if I am crazy about this tape yet.I love The Method - Pilates- Precision Toning tape I have not yet done the 3 Dimensional Toning yet but ....we will see.

FLEXIBILITY,TONING AND A LITTLE LIGHT CARDIO.
This is a set of two (pilates, ballet and yoga influenced)videos.The first video is called 3 D toning which has a thirty minutes standing ballet/yoga section,which focuses on mainly hips and thighs,it then concludes,with twenty minutes of pilates mat core conditioning floorwork which concentrates on the abs and legs, this is my favorite video because it stretches me out and makes me feel elongated,flexible and like a dancer.Read more

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It worked for me
I lost 17 pounds, but you have to stick with it every day. One Size Fits All
This plan is literally, a lifesaver.I was reluctant to try it, but the price for the video and the program were impossible to resist.This was one of the rare times when not resisting temptation was actually a good thing.Unlike high protein, low fat and no carb diets this plan allows fat and carbs. What it doesn't allow is processed white flour, sugar and high glycemic carbohydrates like potatoes. It's a matter of eating your carbs, fruits and protein and fats in the right combination.Not only do I eat more fruits and vegetables now than I ever did before, I am NEVER hungry and in just 9 days have lost 7 lbs! I haven't had one withdrawl symptom and I noticed an increase in my energy level and a dip in my appetite almost immediately. However, what was even more amazing was that the irritable bowl problem I was diagnosed with over 5 years ago has disappeared...and we are talking literally overnight. If for no other reason I would continue on this eating plan.This is not a diet.I can easily stay on this plan for life.And even better, once you have reached your goal weight, Suzanne's plan allows a reintroduction of those "forbidden" foods like potatoes.She just shows you the smart way to do it. Thank you, Suzanne. Do yourself a favor, purchase this.This is a win-win situation all around.

Says everything that's in the book
This was intended for a specific audience, of course.But still, it doesn't tell me anything that's not in the books, although it's a nice supplement. ... Read more

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Great workouts!
I bought this set of DVDs after enjoying some of Leslie Sansone's other workouts, and I wasn't disappointed.There are 1, 2, and 3 mile workouts, all of which incorporate the (included) Stretchie resistance band.The walks involve several simple moves - marching in place, knee lifts, side steps, kicks, and kickbacks - and light strength training during the second half.The pace of the walking starts fairly slowly but becomes brisk in the middle segment.
Excellent!
This is my first Leslie Sansone set, but it certainly won't be my last! This exercise series features walking in place, accented with different steps- a side step, a kick, knee lifts, etc.
Great Workout - but watch out for the stretchie!
The videos are typical Leslie - very well done and easy to follow, even first thing in the morning.The stretchie is a tricky thing, though - I have experienced mild soreness in my wrists after using it ... so be careful, but enjoy! ... Read more

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Adaptation of Ancient Chinese Art?
Some reviewers harshly criticize Scott Cole as a fraud.But as far as I'm concerned,he teaches the principles of tai chi very well.I suppose the main objection of some is the "Americanization" of the art of tai chi.But it is still an excellent program that relaxes, strengthens, stretches and centers.That's good enough for me.I tried other tai chi videos and they were too complicated or fast, even if they are labelled beginner.

An energetic and enjoyable way to prepare for one's day
Discover Tai Chi: Am & Pm Workouts is an impressively presented, two-video boxed set featuring fitness instructor and Tai Chi expert Scott Cole, who has traveled more than 30 countries to better learn and share his expertise and wisdom. The A.M. workout is an energetic and enjoyable way to prepare for one's day, and the P.M. Workout is a soothing means to cleans body, mind, and spirit of pent-up frustrations. Ideal for the novice and with much of value for even the more experienced Tai Chi student, Discover Tai Chi: Am & Pm Workouts is a truly excellent, "user friendly" instructional video for exercise and spiritual appreciation of the tranquility and balance that Tai Chi strives for. Running Time: 60 minutes (30 minutes each). ... Read more

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Are you feeling stifled? Indecisive? Perhaps the wisdom of the ancients can awaken your body to reveal new powers. Watch the body workers in Read more

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Profoundly Effective System of Movements
Freedom from suffering. Stopping the internal dialogue. Transcending your social conditioning. Awakening from the dream of the mind. Discovering inconceivable states of wellbeing. Say it however you want: Carlos Castaneda's Magical Passes will get you there, and quickly.
magical movement
these exercises create a return of energy to vital centers. they are not difficult.don't be distracted by the practitioners on the tape.just learn the basic movements.do them at your own pace and let your body modify them if it wants to do so. done in the dark you will see or feel energy currents around you, especially around your hands.close your eyes and still see the energy flow. this tape covers just one chapter from the book of the same name.

The best of the Tensegrity videos; matches the book
I learned some of the passes from official workshops and some from friends. There are slight variations among the practitioners, even from workshop to workshop. As the presentation of the passes evolved, the materials got better - CC's book, "Magical Passes", is pretty well written and organized, and these companion tapes allow you to actually do them - working just from the book is almost impossible.Read more

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Three nice Pilates programs geared to a variety of different levels
This DVD contains three workouts, AM Pilates, PM Pilates, and Energy Boost Pilates.I've given descriptions of each of the individual programs below.
am pilates okay but pm sucks
I got this tape as a present due to my new interest in pilates. I found the am pilates tape to be easy and fun.The pm tape, however, was very difficult.The cover stated it could be used by everyone, however, I found it to be advanced.

A nice change for Pilates beginners
The two parts of this workout video are quite different. First, Jillian Hessel leads a morning workout, beginning with breathing exercises sitting on a chair and moving on to a gentle mat workout. It's all very easy to follow and as a pretty unfit Pilates beginner I kept up with everything, except the criss-cross ab work, but I'll get there. You won't feel the burn exactly, but you will wake up and gently strengthen your powerhouse. Finally Jillian gets you standing up and balancing--a really good feeling as you get to check how centred and aligned you are after that deceptively simple workout!Read more

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Three great workouts for complete fitness.
This set includes (3) great video workouts for complete fitness. The first is Total Body Workout. This 60 minute routine focuses on strength training by using body weight calisthentics. After a brief warm-up and stretch, exercises are conducted for the chest, neck, abdominals, legs, and back. These are simple, no nonsense exercises that are remarkably effective. The only piece of equipment that will be needed for the video series is a pull-up bar. I have every Navy SEAL fitness tape available and I would rate Scott Helvenston's workouts as some of the best. In fact, Total Body Workout is probably the best strength routine of the bunch. It effectively targets all the major muscle groups.
A challenging and effective workout.

A True Total Body Workout that Works!
Using this set of videos, tayloring what parts I do to my abilities (at first I could only do 1/2 of the cardio and would end up with my head between my legs, swearing I was going to faint), I have worked off 76 pounds, leaving me with about 25 more to go.This is no fluff video. 76 pounds later and I'm still at the beginning level! (Actually, I recently graduated to intermediate abs.)
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