Billy Blanks: Ultimate Bootcamp

Awesome

I have only done this video once, but I couldn't wait to write my review. This is probably one of my favorite Tabeos yet... and I have a lot! I did this straight through without the resistance bands. I would reccomend always trying his videos without the bands first so you know what you're getting into. The bands add a huge level of intensity, and if you're not familiar with the moves, you might not be able to keep up.Anyway, there's a brief warm-up, as usual, then right into the workout. Billy's got a great personality in this one! You will see him go yell in some of the exercisers faces and make them scream at him, but not to be taken too seriously he remains smiling and motivational throughout. This video really has it ALL for your body. You get a mix of cardio, strength/toning for your upper and lower body. This is the most "bootcamp" style workout in the series in my opinion. There is a serious push up portion, where he has you going back and forth between your knees and toes (sorry Billy, I had to do all of them on my knees, and I could still barely keep up!) There's more at the end, where you do 4 push-ups, roll for 4 and 4 more push ups. Expect a lot of bicep, tricep, chest, and back work too. For most of those exercises, you can substitute dumbells if you want. There is a small section where you go down to the floor and do some butt exercises... my buns have never been on fire so bad in my life. Talk about getting buns of steel. Towards the end, there is a great ab section. No rest here, he wants those abs contracted the whole time!I kid you not, the day after doing this video, I ached all over, but that's the goal, right? If I wasn't hurting I would think I didnt work hard enough!Note: Yes, Billy messes up his counts sometimes, and does things a little uneven, but it's not like it's so terrible that one side is going to be noticeably more toned than the other. Billy is very intense, in the moment and wants to encourage you and explain the moves to you. He must forget his counts at times. It doesn't stop him from being an exceptional instructor! Work with it. The music is not crap... if you enjoy the music in his other videos, you will like this. It's upbeat and has a good workout feel to it and it's not the same song throughout. Enjoy Billy's spirit as I do.Good luck with your fitness/weight loss goals. Here lies a great tool.

I absolutely LOVE Taebo! I've been doing it on and off for the past ten years or more. I started with the original Taebo workout...you know the one I'm talking about,  Billy Blanks' Tae-Bo - Instructional Workout, Basic, Advanced, 8-Minute Workout , only on video cassette. LOL I've since purchased that workout on DVD. In any event, I then got the Billy Blanks BootCamp three DVD set, which included this workout and two others, as well as the Billy bands (loooooove those bands!.) I found I loved the boot camp workouts even more than I did the original ones. BTW you don't need the bands to do this workout...it can be done with or without them, or you can substituted the bands with wrist and ankle weights.This particular workout, Ultimate BootCamp is a favorite, because I can get an intense workout in just about an hour, right here in my living room. It's a great workout for those days when I'm too busy to make it to the gym--or too lazy. LOL I haven't done any Taebo workouts in over a year--I quit working out until this summer when I started running again. Now that the weather is beginning to get cooler I decided to break out the Taebo DVDs for those days when it's too cold to run. I was dismayed to discover that my copy of this DVD, as well as the Cardio BootCamp Live! DVD, are nowhere to be found. I refused to be without my workout and promptly found a copy of each here on Amazon. So as much as it disgusts me to have to pay for something I already own, I felt like I had no choice because I know that this DVD will get a lot of use over the next few months.The bottom line is I love this DVD--so much so that I've bought it twice! It's a great workout for anyone who is looking an intense, heart pumping, sweat breaking, workout without having to leave the comfort of their home. It's definitely NOT for beginners--as a matter of fact, having not done any Taebo myself in such a long time, I'll probably have to work myself back up to this level. Happy shopping!

This dvd gets 5 stars because it's an awesome workout. I bought it about 1 1/2 years ago and it still makes me sweat. I rotate between this dvd and about 5 others so I don't get stuck in a rut, but I use this one when I want a really tough workout. The first time I tried it, I couldn't get through the whole dvd! You don't need the Billy bands to do this, I use 5 lb. hand weights (I started with 3 lb. ones). He starts with a couple quick stretches and push ups. Then comes more of a lower body workout with lots of lunges, squats, and kicks. Then he puts on the Billy bands and really works the arms. The killer is the push ups...you basically do 8 sets of 8 alternating between normal and on your knees. I still have trouble getting through these! After a few more arm and cardio moves, you work the glutes, which is a killer. Then come abs and a cool down. This is a full body workout that exhausts your muscles. As you watch the dvd you can even see some of the participants struggling with the workout which makes me feel a little better :)Cons: Billy...man he bugs me. Something about his personality just gets to me. There's a small part where he's actually singing/rapping along with the cheesy music. But this is a pretty easy fix, I just turn the volume down and turn up the volume on my ipod.

I used this work out when I was younger but on VHS lol it got me totally ripped and flexible now I have it on dvd going to use it to shred the baby weight!

All you ear is screaming and people counting to 8 for absolutely no reason (yeah I also thought it was for counting the sets but nope). It's not a fun entertaining bootcamp but super advanced movement with LOTS of screaming like they are agonizing in pain ...

Excellent workout. A little long but that is because I am out of shape!

It is not for beginners and will require working up to if you are one.When I say 'overall body workout', I am referring to legs, abs, and upper body.Resistance bands are necessary for the strengthening portion and can be purchased independently (exerciess focuses on the arms).Billy works both sides of the body (symmetrical body workout).

If you already own a few Taebo DVD's then this is the one to add to your collection. Be prepared for a gruelling workout - I thought I was relatively fit when I attempted it but be warned, it is a killer! It is recommended that you invest in the resistance bands (make sure to start with the lowest resistance - you can always work yourself up from there) and persevere as these will push you to your limits and will take a bit of time to get used to. Billy Banks is one of the best trainers out there on DVD in my opinion and once you have had a taste of Taebo you will be hooked for life! Worth every penny.