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Exclusive Satisfaction Rating: 90% Based on 120 reviews.
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Search eBay for this item. Release Date: September 21, 1999
Theatrical Release: 1999
Staring: Billy Blanks
Creators: Seth Ersoff (Producer)
Package Dimensions (in inches): 1.1 x 8.3 x 7.4
Package Weight: 0.7 pounds
Other Details
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0664221227136
Format: Color, NTSC
Label: Ventura Distribution
Manufacturer: Ventura Distribution
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Ventura Distribution
Studio: Ventura Distribution
UPC: 664221227136
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Editorial/Description:Amazon.com: When Billy Blanks called this workout Advanced, he wasn't fooling around. This 57-minute workout will have your heart racing, your pulse pounding, and your sweat glands working overtime. The familiar moves from Tae-Bo Instructional and Basic are here, but Blanks has put a little razzmatazz on them, adding slightly more complicated combinations that should be fairly easy to master if you've completed the first two tapes. The new moves--which combine Tae-Bo's patented mix of boxing punches and martial arts kicks--make this video much more exciting, but they also considerably raise the bar on the difficulty factor. In addition to the short warm-up, the cool down, and the 30 minutes of Tae-Bo, Advanced Tae-Bo also includes 18 minutes of muscle-crunching floor work. You know you're in trouble when even the guys in the tape have trouble keeping up. As Blanks says, your "butt should be on fire," and if you need to, "go ahead and scream a little." But, as always, Blanks is a supportive coach, reminding you to go at your own pace (stop for water if necessary), yet encouraging you to push yourself as much as you can. The music is still cheesy, and some of the camera work somewhat confusing (the overhead angle makes the body positioning in the floor work hard to follow). However, this is a terrific workout when you're ready to take Tae-Bo to the next level; just make sure you have truly mastered the first two tapes before attempting Advanced. A 20-minute sneak preview of Tae-Bo Live is included with this video. --Jenny Brown
Customer Reviews:
The Best @ Home Workout!
January 8, 2009
I bought this tape origionally 9 years ago, when I was 20. After completing the Basics and Intermediate levels I quickly moved on to Advanced, and boy did he properly name it! I've never sweated so hard from home, the workout is intense and you will see results quickly with a change in your diet. I loss the tape in a move and had to buy the newer Tae Bo workout DVDs however none of them (at least the ones I purchased) even came close to the older Advanced tape! I mean he must have had people complaining about heart problems and passing out during the workout because his new advanced tapes are basic compared to this one.
I was so happy when I found this tape on Amazon it was like Christmas LOL!
So if you are serious about loosing weight this is the tape for you! If you are new to Tae Bo, still purchase this one but get a basics workout to start you off.
My Taebo Body
May 6, 2007
I have Billy Blanks to thank for helping me stay in shape!!! Ida
Fantastic Workout
April 9, 2007
If you want to sweat and feel strong, this is the workout for you! I wish they would redo this same video on DVD, but I will continue to dust off my VCR for this one!
Good Concept, Too fast
(4 of 5 Found this Helpful)
February 13, 2004
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.
That being said, I still love the concept. I quit doing this tape due to the above reasons and bought the Kathy Smith kickboxing workout which was put together perfectly, with proper stretching, warm-up, etc. However, I have not given up on Tae Bo because it is my favourite type of exercise and recently bought the advanced II in the hopes that it will contain all of the above mentioned aspects that a safe and effective workout routine should include.
A workout for martial artists
(2 of 2 Found this Helpful)
February 2, 2004
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! For self-defense, though, this video isn't worth much. If you're looking for martial arts skills, sign up for a martial arts class. If you like Tae Bo, you'll LOVE martial arts, and you'll learn self defense techniques to boot!
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