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Team up with the creator of Tae-Bo, the total body workout.  Strengthen your spirit, mind, and body!

Energizing and explosive, Tae-Bo is the hottest workout in America. It's fun. It's exciting. It's simple to learn. And best of all, it works! It's Tae-Bo: the future of fitness. And here's the book that teaches you the ultimate way to fitness for the new millennium!

Everyone from superstar athletes to celebrities to people of every fitness level has experienced the incredible transformational effects of Tae-Bo. Now, whether you are one of the thousands of dedicated Tae-Bo enthusiasts or are thinking of trying it for the first time, The Tae-Bo Way offers the key to the full spiritual, mental, and physical benefits that Tae-Bo offers.

For the first time ever, Tae-Bo creator and instructor Billy Blanks brings his unique theory of total fitness to the printed page. Using photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions, Billy Blanks offers an upbeat, inspiring, and easy-to-follow guide for both beginning and advanced pupils.

In The Tae-Bo Way, you will learn more about the program than any videotape alone can offer. Here are the inner secrets of mastering not just the fundamental techniques of Tae-Bo but the spiritual principles on which Tae-Bo is based.

With Billy Blanks as your guide, you'll learn how to get the most out of your workout.Amazon.com Review
Billy Blanks wasn't always the master martial artist andsuperbuff fitness celebrity we know from his Tae-Bo videoworkouts. He grew up poor in a family of 15 children, had hiseducation stunted by undiagnosed dyslexia, and was a sports washoutbecause of tight tendons. Martial arts made him see that there wereno limits to what the body could do--except be haunted by thelimitations the mind imposed.

In The Tae-Bo Way, Blanksshares not only his workout but his philosophy and his personalstory. The book takes you behind the scenes to learn the background ofthe man and the workout. It is also a companion to the videos,coaching you to do the moves correctly, explaining which muscles youshould feel working and how hard to work out, and teaching you themental principles that glue it all together. About two-thirds of thebook is the workout, with each move described and illustrated clearlyand contrasted with incorrect technique, so you learn thedifference.

There's also a troubleshooting guide--if you feeldiscomfort here, this might be what's wrong with yourtechnique. Tae-Bo is more than just an exercise program, says Blanks:"I created it to challenge not only your body but your mind, yourspirit, and your will." He encourages you to push your mental as wellas physical limits. --Joan Price ... Read more

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Not worthy of the hype...
Though Tae Bo's hype died out years ago, I decided to give this book a read and see what this 'revolutionary' training regimen could offer me.

As an experienced martial artist, a lot of the movements were familiar to me (though in the Tae Bo context, they are performed for fitness purposes and not fighting purposes). I received little extra benefit from performing techniques that I would otherwise do during my normal training time. In fact, to expect beginners or non martial artists to perform the techniques outlined would be dangerous.

Despite a lot of celebrity backing, I think the main reason why Tae Bo led to a couple of people losing a few pounds is that it gets people off the junk food and into some light exercise program.

Any exercise program can do that, and in my opinion, Richard Simmons has a much more effective system available which not only works for completely unfit people, but also for people who have training experience under their belts and want to pursue some different methods.

Fantastic; you must try Tae Bo!
Tae Bo will change your life. It certainly has changed mine. I am in better shape at nearly 40 than any time in my life. I find Billyinspirational and totally balanced in his advice (This is from a physician who is fed up of the rubbish out there!)
He is humble despite his outstanding life achievements. Why don't you find out how he has made the Tae Bo videos number one in the world; you have nothing to lose but your flab!

Everything explained
When I bought my Tae-Bo videos, I loved the workout but I knew I had some troubles with my form. I had trouble keeping by balance and one of the kicks would lead to a sore hip. I knew I must be doing something wrong. When I bought this book, I had expected the book to be about Tae Bo success stories. I didn't really know that it went through each of the moves step by step, explaining how to position your body and how to tighten your muscles. I was so glad that the book explained things. I definitely feel like I get so much more out of Tae Bo now that I'm sure I do it correctly.

a healthy addiction
I picked up this book because I just started doing a Tae Bo like workout at my gym.Though I have been a compulsive exerciser for years (biking, running, blading and lifting), this workout has reached all kinds of muscles and skills that I hadn't used before.The first time I did a kick boxing workout, I did an 1 1/2 class-- it was the best workout I'd had in years.There's something very satisfying and empowering about the punching and picking.For women especially, I think it's a great workout for the mind and body.This book is very helpful because it outlines how to do every move with the proper form.Even though I had been doing the movements, I didn't have the time to study how to do them better.Now I feel much more confident.Plus, I enjoyed the story of Billy himself -- no self pity here:he was one of fifteen kids, but felt very loved and appreciated in his own family.This man is an inspiration on many fronts.As a fitness book, this is very high quality. He also has a healthy attitude about eating and dieting - refreshing for an exercise book.The sections on warm up and stretching are also very well done.

Answers all of the FAQs of the Tae Bo video series.
I have been doing Tae Bo regularly for nearly six months.During that period I have been thrilled by the results I've been getting, yet I have not always been confident of my technique or the level of myworkout.

Finally, Billy Blanks has provided the answers to all of myquestions in his new book.He talks about technique, optimum heart rate,and how to judge your fitness level.He weighs in on how often to work outand how many calories you will burn per hour.

This book is a motivatorbecause it will enhance your confidence and make you an expert!! ... Read more

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another classic Tae Bo
Tae Bo live volume 10 is another great workout from the Tae Bo live video collection.I do this one just as much as the other great workout.Of Course the ultimate in punching and kicking,as well as the classic knee lifts with classic cardio moves you also hear great music when you are live with Billy and the gang.This one includes killer leg work for the glutes and thighs,as you do some killer punches and kicks along with killer cardio work you move down to the floor for some killer floor work after doing it my glutes felt like they were on fire.And after getting those gluted there are killer push ups and some extreme abdominal work which also made my abdominal muscles feel like steel.After the the floor work you get back up for some more kicking and punching cardio action.Doing this hard core killer 60 minute workout to such hits as Knock On Wood and The classic disco hit Shame makes your workout even more fun and sweating fun.After doing instructional and basic Tae Bo workouts this is a great 60 minute advanced workout to try,trust me you will love it.Doing this great vigorous kicking and punching workout makes it easy for the grueling other workouts I have to do for my boxing training.My punching and my balance have actually improved after I have been doing this workout and other great Tae Bo workouts.And let me tell you ladies,I am the ultimate Tomboy but even you girls who like to wear dresses and heels this workout will give you great results so you can wear the sleeveless dresses and the mini skirts,and the high heel shoes.This is a great workout.Of Course it is live at Billy Blank`s World Training center and he is with you all the way.I really trust this workout and it has made my body better body than ever and that is good if you are a female boxing.Tae Bo rules,it is a real challenge and even if you have never did a Tae Bo video or DVD ever or any other workout even try this hard core 60 minute Tae Bo Live workout,Volume 10.But let me tell you someting it is not pilates or an easy workout you have to have the will and get get off that couch and get moving,this is from a female boxer.I know what I am talking about trust me.I fight for a living and at first this was a struggle for me.Get It And Get Started. ... Read more

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Kapitel: Steven Seagal, Chuck Norris, Hidetaka Nishiyama, Barbara Hambly, Ernest Lieb, Billy Blanks, Cynthia Rothrock, Seinosuke Mitsuya, Bobby Lowe. Aus Wikipedia. Nicht dargestellt. Auszug: Steven F. Seagal (pronounced ; born April 10, 1952) is an American action film actor, producer, writer, martial artist, guitarist, and deputy sheriff. A 7th-dan black belt in aikido, Seagal began his adult life as an aikido instructor in Japan. He became the first foreigner to operate an aikido dojo in Japan. He later moved to the Los Angeles, California, area where he made his film debut in 1988 in Above the Law. Since then, Seagal has become a major action star, mainly due to his films of the 1990s, such as Under Siege (1992) and Under Siege 2 (1995), where he played Navy SEALs counter-terrorist expert Casey Ryback. In total, his movies have earned in excess of $923 million worldwide. Seagal is also a recording artist and guitarist and the founder of Steven Seagal Enterprises. In addition to his professional achievements, he is also known as an environmentalist, an animal rights activist and a supporter of the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, and the Tibetan independence movement. Seagal was born in Lansing, Michigan, where he lived until he was five years old. His mother, Patricia (1930-2003), was a medical technician, and his father, Samuel Steven Seagal (1928-1991), was a high school math teacher. His mother was Irish American and his father was Jewish. The family relocated to Fullerton, California, where Seagal attended Buena Park High School in Buena Park, California. Seagal initially returned to Taos, New Mexico, with his student-and later a film stuntman-Craig Dunn. There, they opened a dojo, but Seagal spent much of his time pursuing other ventures. Dunn stayed in New Mexico and continued to run the dojo. After another period in Japan, Seagal returned to the U.S. in 1983 with senior student Haruo Matsuoka. They opened an aikido do...http://booksllc.net/?l=de ... Read more

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30 Power Rounds! 30 1-Minute Tae Bo Power Workouts! Billy Blanks. Give your body a boost with Billy Blanks ultimate high-energy workout! ... Read more

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Learn how to focus on your goals to lose weight and build the right foundation to help you keep the weight off and feel great every single day! ... Read more

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Companion to TAE BO AMPED, the fastest, most effective TAE BO workout ever created. Billy Blanks' brand new workout is so powerful, you'll feel the difference within 24 hours and start to see the results in just 7 days! ... Read more

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'GET CELEBRITY FIT CARDIO' IS THE WORKOUT BILLY USES TO GET HIS CELEBRITY CLIENTS, MOVIE STARS AND ATHLETES INTO TOP PHYSICAL CONDITION. USING BILLY'S HIGHLY-EFFECTIVE PUNCHES, KICKS AND OTHER MOVES, YOU WILL GET YOUR HEART PUMPING AND SWEAT OUT THE CALORIES WHILE YOU ATTAIN FITNESS LEVELS YOU HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED OF. HAVE FUN AS YUE GET FIT LIKE THE STARS.RUNNING TIME APPROXIMATELY 42 MINS. COLOR/NTSC/STEREO.INCLUDES BONUS MATERIAL: "LEARN THE MOVES""SPANISH LANGUAGE TRACK""MEET BILLY" ... Read more

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SCULPT LEGS THAT WILL MAKE HEADS TURN!here is the key to long, lean, perfectly sculpted legs~ Billy Blank's Mission Spot: lower body workout from Billy's Boot Camp Elite series. Let popular fitness expert and his team lead you in specifically targeting your quads, glutes and even your abs.Billy shows you his unique muscle-toning moves that will sculpt the legs you have always wanted. And while you are at it, you will get a great cardio workout, burning fat and increasing your energy level! The most effective exercises for leg muscles are taken a crucial step beyond, as you kick, stride, squat and thrust your way to lean, powerful legs. Billy's expert tips and power moves will have you feeling the burn and seeing results. running time approx. 30 mins. color/NTSC/stereo.digital dvd ... Read more