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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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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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WOW!!
What an amazing video! I received it today. I just popped it in. This video is not only easy to do, but you can really feel it working. I purchased this video for $1.55 and what a BUY!! I would recommend it to anyone. I am 50 pounds overweight and I can do it. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something different. Great great video!

An Inspirational Product
Not only is this a truly great workoutthat will get you in shape and keep you in shape, it has also been a real inspiration to me in my life and work... When I was getting ready to produce the NEW SEX NOW video, there was a lot of back and forth about whether I should actually be in the video myself or hire performers to do the New Sex demonstration (I am an Ivy League graduate, after all!)One of my confidants asked me, "Is Billy Blanks in his Tae Bo video?" and I said, "He is." And my friend said, "If he's in his video, then you should be in your video." So I am. Thanks Billy, for making a great program and for being such an inspiration.

Excellent workout to fight cellulite/squishy out of shape legs and butt
A few years ago I borrowed these tapes from my sister when I wanted to get in shape for a trip to the islands and decided to start with the basic tape.Let me start by saying I HATE jumping around and aerobics on a whole. I was not terribly out of shape but I had lost all my muscle tone and definition in my legs and [back]. Anyway, I started doing the basic Monday through Friday and let me tell you, within 3 weeks I changed my squishy [back] and thighs into sculpted thighs with NO cellulite and a beautiful [back] (not one line or lump or bump, smooth booty)it was a wonderful feeling to put on shorts or a bikini with so much pride and confidence.My abs were like a washboard...I recently decided to start working out again and I was looking through old photos and came across a pic of myself in a bikini shot that I took on that island and then I said to myself TAE-BO!!!!I have to laugh because I always refer to those days as my glory days and when people would ask how I did it I would say "tae-bo basic" and low carbs...anyway the point is that I know it works...trust me.Needless to say, the tapes were borrowed and never returned to me and so after googling them, I found them on amazon and I purchased the basic tape and I am eagerly awaiting its arrival (I mean literally twiddling thumbs in excitement).If you want a sculpted body and a relatively manageable (you can get throught it) workout tai-bo basic is for you.I had bought the tae-bo live a couple years ago to get the same effect but I couldn't follow through it was too hard, I felt drained after, that's why I am endorsing the BASIC ORIGINAL tape because I was able to stick to it.Anyway sorry for the long review but I just had to add my 2 cents.For all the people out there, especially the ladies that are fighting to get back muscle tone and are not afraid of a sculpted cellulite free body, do tae-bo ORIGINAL BASIC workout and eat healhty meals limiting the food you know is crap and you will see results, well I did so it's worth a try. ... Read more

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PLEADING
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, WHEN WILL THIS BE AVAILABLE ON DVD?HOWCOME EVERYTHING ELSE CAN BE FOUND ON DVD, BUT NOT THIS????LET ME JUST TELL YOU, I AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE REVIEWS!!!I HAVE HAD THIS TAPE SINCE COLLEGE, AND I HAVE BEEN THROUGH ALL OF THE OTHERS, TOO.AS HILARIOUSLY 80'S AND CHEESY AS IT SURELY IS, THE "ORIGINAL" IS THE BEST!IT IS THE ONLY ONE THAT DOESN'T CONTAIN 3 MILLION REPS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF SQUATS! (I HATE SQUATS AND THEY HURT MY KNEES)I AM ACTUALLY CONTEMPLATING BUYING A VCR JUST SO I CAN DO MY TAPE AGAIN!!!!PLEASE GET THIS RECORDED ON TO DVD... PLEASE?!!!?

The only butt routine i have found that really works!
I accidentally gave this tape away and now am going to buy a new one. I wanted a DVD so I tried the newer buns of steel DVD's, but none of them do the floor work outs. Greg gets you on the floor to really target all kinds of muscles in there that you didn't even know you had. And he makes sure you are in the right position and understand the move before starting each one. All the other DVD's just have you do squats and lunges over and over and it can be rough on your knees and they go fast without concern of tequnique or injury. Each one of Gregs exercises is unique and does not hurt your back or knees. I am an athlete, and let me tell you this video will give you above and beyond what just rigourous excercise can do. It gives you shape, form and reduction of cellulite in those very difficult areas! And greg is not annoying, at no time do you want to slap him like those peppy ladies. He is nice and encouraging

Your whole lower body will burn
I did not think this tape would have such an effect on my lower body.I never had done it before and my aunt gave it to me so I thought I would give it a try.Me and my mom went through the whole and by the end I was going to beg for mercy.
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amazing
i remembre first finding callanetics,about ten years ago,and i have to say after getting very big with each child,callan always brings me back to an amazing beautiful body.
Take your time and keep doing it!
I did callanetics at a gym about 6 years ago, and I remember dropping 1 dress size after only one month.Then life got in the way and I stopped doing it.When I saw this tape on Amazon, I had to buy it.I've been doing the tape for the past 2 weeks, and I have to tell you, I can feel my body getting firmer and more flexible.The exercises are hard, so don't let Callan's soft tone and slow pace fool you.Take your time and don't be discouraged.Some reviews complained about how boring the music and Callan are.I turn the radio on in the background while I do the tape to alleviate that problem.Slow and steady wins the race.Take your time, keep the right form, and you'll be fine.

Great workout video
I love Callanetics! I am very athletic and have extremely musclular thighs, I always have since I was little. So I don't like to workout with weights at the gym that much because I start bulking up even when I am doing lots of cardio. Anyways I started swimming and doing Callanetics and yoga and I really have liked the result. I feel as if my legs look a lot leaner more like a dance than a body builder. I also like doing the quick calanetic tapes if you just want to work on one troublesome area. Although this tape is 80's style Its definitely a keeper. Just watch your form when performing the exercises! Hope this helped and you get to meet all your summer fitness goals. :) ... Read more

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Interval workouts incorporate a variety of activities that are powerful and short in duration. These intervals create an anaerobic workout that forces the body to adjust to variations of intensity and motion. Interval training has the real potential to burn fat and build strength. Read more

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A Classic That Doesn't Let Up!
This video may be 20 years old, but it stands the test of time.If you can get past the dated clothes and music, you have in your hands an excellent workout that will challenge you for years to come.The routine has a mix of cardio, weights and floor work.In my opinion the floor work is the most challenging-- I hit muscle failure many times today.Susan Harris, the instructor, frequently mentions going at your own pace, and I think this is the key.Use weights if you can.Do as many reps as you can.This will not only give you goals to work toward but allow to you see progress over time.If you're looking for a cardio-heavy, total low impact workout, this is not the tape for you.However, if you can handle a little jogging in place and want to really challenge your muscles, give this one a try.The Firm video series has flourished for 2 decades, and this video is one reason why!

One of the best tapes ever made
This is one of the most great tapes in the world.I love everything about it.The music is beautiful,the mansion setting is breath taking and the instructer Susan Harris is wonderful.There is nobody I think better than Susan Harris.I was doing other things to get into shape and nothing was working good.When I was looking through my mom`s old tapes I picked this one up and started doing it.After that I was hooked I tell you.
The best for people who work from home/ El mejor para gente que trabaja desde su casa
I started using this tape two years ago. I have three young kids and work from home. I'm a writer, which means lots of sitting time and stress--no time to go to the gym. This tape meant a dramatic difference for me. At age 40 I feel stronger, healthier, and more productive :-) The better I feel, the more creative and alert I am. Although I've bought more FIRM tapes and DVDs, this continues to be my very favorite (but the others are great too). A review was long overdue!
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Good Concept, Too fast
To be honest, I can't see how a lot of people have given this workout 5 stars.I love the concept but this advanced tape is poorly done.First, the stretching at the beginning is ridiculous - way to fast for a warm up/stretch (practically gave me whip lash when I did the neck stretches).This was the biggest disappointment.Second, the double time movements are impossibe to do correctly (due to the speed) and dangerous.Third, the video quality is the worst I have ever seen and it seems like the routine was put together in one take without proper editing, cueing, etc. A workout for martial artists
As a martial artist for 5 years, I have high recommendations for this video.The key is to adjust it to your own capabilities.Some of the moves are VERY high impact (for example, the jumping front kick) and will wreck your knees or ankles if you do them repeatedly.In addition, some of the moves are so fast they don't allow you to focus on the muscles you're working out.As long as you take this video at your own pace, it's great! Good workout, but really annoying problems
Overall, I'd say this is a good workout.The cardio is intense and you really get the chance to tone your muscles.It's a fast way to work out your entire body.However... the sets are really uneven and proper form is often sacrificed for speed.Billy goes off on "inspirational" tangents while you're left doing multiple extra sets.I've been doing this tape five days a week for the last six months and have actually seen a noticeable difference in the toning on one side of my body!That's how off kilter the sets are.Also, there are several moves where he takes you into "double-time" where you are asked to do the move so quickly, any hope for maintaining proper form flies out the window.Even the people on the tape have poor form during these sets.I usually maintain "single-time."I keep better form, get the same results, and minimize the risk of injury.Even with these problems, I still like Tae Bo and I'm still doing the workout (I've just switched sides so I can even out my muscle tone)!I wouldn't recommend buying this Advanced Workout but maybe the "Live" version is better... I don't know, but it might be worth a try.Hopefully they've worked through some of the kinks. ... Read more

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Great yoga!
I would recommend the Crunch-Fat Burning Yoga DVD for anyone - whether it's your first yoga attemptor you are at a higher level of yoga. It's interesting and easy to follow and you feel like you've done your stretches as well as burned some fat after you've finished the DVD. Sara Ivanhoe is a great instructor and you don't get tired of her.
Great Yoga Tape? I do not think so!
I think there are two major problems with this tape. First, in no way it is suitable for beginners. Instructor cuesfor breathing are inconsistent, about 50% of the time there is no cueing at all. Her cues for poses are very poor, she mostly mentions if the pose is hard to do or not. You cannot follow her without looking at your TV screen, and if you do not know which muscles to flex or stretch, 50% of the time she is not going to tell you. The program does contain two levels, for more and less flexible. Yet, transition from one pose to another is so quick that you can barely get your balance. Try Jane Fonda Yoga instead, or (and) Kundahlini yoga.

it got here.
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Excellent Workouts
I like Jaime's videos. I hate to work my thighs and buns. But this workout is fast and effective. I have bad knees so I have to modify some of the moves but that creates no problems as I still get a very effective workout.
Good buns workout
This workout is a good compact workout for the glutes at intermediate level. I don't know if beginners could keep with it at first. The second part for legs is not challenging (except for the numerous lunges) but it will keep you toned up.

Good routine
I was looking for something that could easily fit into my schedule and produce real results.This tape definitely fit the bill.I use it a couple of times a week and even after the first week I saw improvements in the tone and definition.The fact that its so quick (a total of 16 minutes for buns and thighs) make it easier to keep up with as well.It is a bit difficult physically with a couple of the exercises but overall its a great video. ... Read more

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One of the hardest, most effective videos I have ever done.
I am young and in pretty good shape, and this video still gives me a beating. It's well over an hour of solid sweating. Doing the video a day or two without weights would be a good idea, until you master the tricky steps. I get the feeling some of the quick bends with weights and fast repetitions might not be the safest, so I'm really careful with the knee bends, etc. It might be too much to do every day, but I use it every now and then when I need a good sweat. The only things that bother me are: 1) it's old and slightly cheesy; and 2) Janet Jones is so "perfect" it's annoying. Other than that, a good bang for your buck.

All time favorite.
I've bought and sold MANY a fitness video/dvd - but refuse to part with this one! I actually wore out my very first copy and am on my second. I agree that it shouldn't be title 'low impact' as there are some jumping - fast pace parts. On days when I can't handle that - i just improvise with a low-key movement - non jumping! I wish SHE (Janet Gretzgy Jones) would make a new fitness video! I'd buy it!

Another Great Gem From the Firm
Like was said about Body Sculpting Basics-The Firm Vol 1.The is by far another one of my faves.This one has slightly longer aerobic phase and uses little bit of lighter weights.It is the same mansion setting and same beautiful music with a new instructer Mrs.Wayne Gretzky.She is fab and one of the most beautiful women I have been instructed by.She is my idol and has class just like Susan Harris.Porn Stars wished they looked like this.After losing 80 pounds from alternating frim videos,they have changed my life,this is a gem.Janet Jones Rocks. ... Read more

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Another awesome Firm workout
After using vol. 1 and 2 it was time to add #3.Well worth it.These firm videos are completely changing my body and I never get bored with them.They are tough but I do believe they can be accomplished by anyone who has the willpower to want to get in shape.
Getreadyfor the workout of your life
Along with volumes 1 and 2.This is yet another one of my favorites.I alternate this one with other firm workouts after doing this I have lost 80 pounds and feel great.This has the most aerobic minutes of the early Firm workouts because it is the first interval training one.I think this Interval training will appeal to the beginner because they take rest in between set with weight work.This is the first tape with the Fanny Lifter on it.They use the wooden stools,but you can a substitute of use the new blue and purple fanny lifter like I do.Nothing Has reshaped my lower body,like this has.
Best of the best
I am actually in the process of ordering this video as a back up.It is without a doubt my favorite and I don't want to find myself without it in the near future. I find it intense yet manageable.it is a real work out without the annoying, unnecessaarily complicated step routines.I would like to find more by this instructor. ... Read more

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Great! Definately does the Job
I think this tape is really great and 8 min is short enough that you can work it into your routine 3-4 times a week. I have a tendency to gain weight on my upper body, after doing this video for about a month I have noticed a difference!

The most practical way to tone up
This is an exellent way to trim and tone up your body in only 8 minutes time. My parents got this tape back when I was younger [I'm only 14] and I watched my mom do it all the time. But when I got older I started doing it and it was awesome my abs were actully harder and tighter then before! But unfortunitly the tape was recently eaten by my vcr, but of course I loved this so much I went on good ol Amazon and orderd the dvd package which includes 8 minute abs, buns, thighs, and arms, but I havent recieved it yet.But if your concidering getting this I highly recommend getting the whole 8 minute workout pack which I mentioned above because it's around the same price of this one tape but you get all the workouts on 2 dvds. Bottom line this 8 minute abs is a practical way to trim and shape up your body in no time.

Worth the money and your time
If you don't have 8 minutes every day to devote to doing these simple, low impact, user friendly exercises, let's face it, you're probably not motivated to do ANY exercises.
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Great workout for the buns
I had to buy this tape again because I wore my old one out.This is literally one of my favorite Buns of Steels.This wokout is made up of lunges,side lunges,back lunges,squats,floor works thats intense and it has an ab section.
My Favourite Workout
I love this workout.The look of the tape changed, and I had lost my first copy and thought I wouldn't find it again, but here it is.I have lost wieght, and gained muscle and slim shape with this workout.For graduation from university, I wanted to wear a tight lycra dress and this tape gave me the shape to wear my dress with nothing dragging behind!Thank you Tamilee!

THE BEST!!
I have at least 20 exercise videos and not too much time to work out, and this one is TOPS.This video is short, intense, SAFE for my bad knees, and extremely effective.Be ready to have to increase your protein intake after doing this one a few times, because it'll really work your muscles.I just wore out my original video and have ordered two more before it's no longer available.You'll feel ALOT stronger and have better posture for having done it.I can't recommend it enough.Good luck!Nita ... Read more

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Callan Pinckney's Callanetics--a program of nonimpact, deep-muscle exercises--has been popular for decades. In this workout, Read more

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The right length for an add-on
Many reviewers have mentioned that this tape is excellent for short morning and evening routines (as its name implies); however, I find the 20-minute length perfect as an add-on to my cardio routines so I tend to alternate one 20-minute workout each day (sometimes every other day). I prefer these to the Quick Callanetics set, as each AM/PM routine is a complete total body program unto itself. I do use Callanetics or Super Callanetics occasionally when I have more time, but this AM/PM program is my mainstay and in constant use. It works!

AS LONG AS IT'S DONE CORRECTLY....
YOU WILL DEFINITELY SEE RAPID RESULTS. Good short Callanetics routines
I recently tried Callanetics for the first time via the original 60-minute program.I loved the short, targeted, effective movements, but because it was difficult for me to find time to do the entire workout, I decided to give the AM/PM tape a try.The two 20-minute workouts on this tape include a majority of the exercises from the original video (some have been left out).Although the workouts are designed to be used in the morning (energizing) and in the evening (relaxing), the inclusion of moves in either the AM or PM routine seemed arbitrary to me.In addition, I found the 20 minute format to be a bit TOO short for my liking; just when I was starting to feel like I was getting a good workout, it was over.For some people, however, this time period might be ideal, and this video does offer a good introduction to the Callanetics method.As always, Callan is a gentle, supportive, and encouraging instructor who constantly reassures her students that they can go at their own pace.Callanetics is a great alternative exercise style to incorporate into your fitness routine, and if you are pressed for time, this video offers an ideal solution. ... Read more

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impressive!
i borrowed this tape from someone and was impressed enough to order a copy for myself. this is a more beginner-friendly pilates-type workout. the sets are shorter than some of the other pilates tapes, the tape is filmed in a beautiful studio with live drummers. nice change from all the bad 80's style music in so many tapes. a good workout any time, but i prefer to do this one at night. the more variety in your abdominal workout, the better results you will get. this is a nice addition to my daily workout.

A good workout
I am a new mom and have a hard time getting off to the gym so I have invested in workout tapes.I have tried about four others and than recently I got this as a christmas gift and popped it in.I immediately liked that it moved fast. The point is, is that you don't do the same excercise 20 times and than move on - you do it a couple and than move on -BECAUSE IT WORKS SO WELL -IT WILL TONE YOU AND WORK OUT THAT AREA - instead of unneeded repetition. You get a workout everywhere.the next day I was the most sore I have ever been, and I thought the workout was easy.I have done the tape two more times - and I am excited beforehand! I DON'T HAVE TO NAG / MOTIVATE MYSELF TO DO IT. :) I highly recommend this to anyone - I have NEVER done pilates or ballet and this was a little hard, but easier each time you do it!

Great Tape!!!
I picked this up for a change of pace and was pleasantly surprised.You will definitely feel it not long after doing it.I have a lot of other yoga/pilates/stretching type tapes, but none have made me as sore as this.This one is a winner! ... Read more

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22yr old girl trying to loose the college weight!!
What's nice about this exercise video is that you don't realize how much time goes by!!! You do a 40 min workout in what feels like 20 min!! The women are all very in shape, but I found that actually motivated me!! (I wanted their abs!!)At first, I thought the salsa dancing would be difficult but it was actually pretty easy!! I have absolutely no coordination and by the end of this video it actually makes you feel like a sexy dancer!! Something I never thought I would feel!!Overall, great video when you are just getting back into the exercise scene!

Lots of fun
I don't usually call any form af exercise fun so I bought this video hoping that dancing my way to fitness might work for me.I really like this video because even though I am not coordinated and I have no sense of rhythm I can actually do this video and enjoy myself in the process.It took me about 3 times doing the workout before I was comfortable with the steps but even if you mess up the steps you are still getting a good workout.Maybe exercisers that are used to an hour of heart pumping, high impact aerobics might find this video a little easy and maybe authentic salsa dancers might think that the moves are not true latin dance but if you are like me and want a fun, fast easy to follow video, this is a great choice.

Enjoyable
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"Calorie burning cardio plus Pilates-based toning," promises this 40-minute Crunch program, which combines Pilates-influenced standing and mat exercises. In the cardio section, instructor Ellen Barrett uses Pilates terminology (e.g. "standing imprint") as she adapts Pilates moves to rather repetitious standing exercises--mostly squats and leg lift variations--which work the core muscles of the abdominals and back as well as legs, thighs, and buttocks. The moves are sometimes slow and rarely "travel," so your heart rate might not stay elevated, although your lower body and core muscles will get a good workout. The toning section consists of Pilates mat exercises which work abs, back, thighs, and buttocks. One exerciser demonstrates easier modifications. The background music is dominated by a lively drummer who keeps the workout upbeat andenthusiastic. Read more

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5 stars for Ellen, Zero stars for cameraman and idiotic drummer
I am a huge fan of Ellen Barrett's Crunch Pilates series.I have all her DVDs and use them regularly.This is the only one I have a gripe with.
pilates beginner
I had never done pilates before and this workout is easy to follow but challenging enough to feel it work.

Surprisingly good low-impact cardio workout
This is my second favorite cardio workout (after Self Slim and Sleek Fast). again, i am a big fan of Ellen. Great instructor, very down to earth and good energy. This workout really works your legs hard, and if you put alot of effort into it you will work up a sweat. It feels great combinig cardio and stretching and improving your posture while you do this routine. The ab section is very challenging for beginners like me. ... Read more

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This is an excellent muscle-endurance workout, full of challenges and variety. Instructor Tracie Long is superb, cueing seamlessly while giving plenty of technique tips and modifications to make the moves easier or more difficult. There's no annoying pep talk, whooping, or counting--just straightforward instruction to make your workout more effective. This 45-minute weight workout switches constantly between lower and upper body (sometimes doing both at once). Long sensibly gives stretches every so often to relieve muscle tightness. You'll need a barbell, an assortment of free weights, and a tall (12- to 14-inch) step or equivalent. The tape box and introduction claim that this workout includes a 26-minute high-intensity sequence, but this 45-minute tape did not have a cardio sequence. No abdominal routine, either. Although the routine ends with the words "more to come," the only "more" was a long commercial. Read more

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Short, tough workout...
This is one of the most sought after Firm videos that are out of print.It is a compilation of the strength segments of the Tortoise and the Hare which are also out of print, but without the ballroom aerobics.Tracie Long leads this workout (as she led both Tortoise and Hare) plus there snippets of her in between segments letting you know what is coming up.
Great Workout!
After reading all of the rave reviews of this tape, I just HAD to have a copy of my own, so I got 1. First of all, let me say that Tracie is THE BEST Firm instructor. Her cueing & pointers are top-notch. The workout is challanging & thorough. Like others have said, it's a mixture of Tortoise & Hare minus any cardio or ab work. After doing this workout 3x a week for 3 weeks, I'm seeing serious muscle in my upper body. I follow this workout with Sculpted Buns, Hips & Thighs for ab & floor work. If you're lucky enough to find a copy, GET IT!

TOUGH TAPE IS EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD!
Tough Tape is just that, Tough!I had waited to buy this tape, it has been around at my local bookstore, and finally I decided to purchase it.. I thought, for some DUMB reason that this tape wouldn't be very hard,and i didn't like the cover, so I didn't get it.. I just did it for the first time yesterday.( I am an advanced exerciser, who is better at cardio than weights though) but this tape BLEW me away!I think I am a very strong girl, but after using 15lb dumbbells over my head for the tall box climbs in this video, my legs felt like gel by the end. Day after, and I am STILL sore!in a good way!I have mainly all the FIRM's that count, and this one is a HUGE edition to my twenty five plus video collection!I am young, and don't get sore that often, but with this video, I feel like I worked to THE MAX!Tracie, what can you say, she is exceptional.I used to not like her, but I have come to respect her on this video as a straightforward, non cheerleader instructor.This video is tough, and I am sure that results will come fast with this one!Read more

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Maintaining your current fitness level is the goal in this upbeat pregnancy workout from the Read more

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Love this video
I absolutely love this video.I am a very active person and usually get bored really easily by workout videos. I especially hate it when the choreography is repetitive and boring.
Thank goodness for a normal pregnancy workout
When I was looking for a way to keep doing aerobics, I turned naturally to Kathy Smith, whose tapes I have been doing for years.But the reviews editorially and from the customers were so bad, I didn't want to take a chance.I also do a lot of Buns of Steel work outs from the 90s, and so when I saw there was a pregnancy tape, I decided to give it a try.The moves are fun and she adds on so you don't get bored.She also does a section of lunges, squats and some stomach work.I think it is a great 40 minutes.Plus the people in the video are really pregnant!!!
Worth It
I really liked this video. It definitely made my thighs sore, so I knew it was working! Worth the money. ... Read more

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Shivered me timbers!
I used this video for the first time yesterday-I do a 45 minute pilates mat workout every night and I thought I would add this one on as a "cool down."Maybe my legs were already tired from the pilates or maybe I'm jsut a wuss, but I couldn't make it further than the first 3 excercises, and only 50 of each rather than 100! And then my legs quivered when I stood up! This must work, because I could still feel wierd little tinglies when I got up this morning!
Great Video
Take my, and others words for it: This video works! I have but to do it four times and I already see/feel results. The exercises work your hips and buttocks so deep that while doing the vido you know that "you have been working hard after this" to quote another Callan video. However, just to let you know, you will need something of a barre, because all the exercises are done with one. Good luck and I would highly recommend this video!

Great way to focus on tough toning areas in only 20 minutes
In this short workout, instructor Callan Pinckney expands on the hips and behind exercises included in her original Callanetics video.This is a very different form of exercise, a