I have only done
Billy Blanks Boot Camp 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 recommend 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, Billy Blanks Boot Camp wants those abs contracted the
whole time!
Billy Blanks Boot Camp is great. The first day I did it, I could not walk for 3
days. Billy hits all the problems areas and especially those hard to
reach areas that really make a difference in your form. I have been
using the video for three weeks and feel great. My goal is to maintain
and tone. I have already heard many compliments on my tone arms. My
waist has much more definition too. I you are looking to lose weight,
you need to build muscle. This is the perfect video to alternate with
cardio or another video tape like Stott Pilates. I highly recommend
Billy Blanks Boot Camp dvds.
The music in Billy Blanks Boot Camp is pretty korny, but I'm sure they save a lot of
money without having to get rights to 60 minutes worth of songs (if that
were the case we'd be paying $100 per Billy video). Now that i am used
to the routine, I put my ipod on in the back for extra motivation. My
husband even started doing Billy's Bootcamp with me after seeing how
challenging this video was (the man who countlessly made fun of Billy
for years, and never tried it). He felt it was more geared towards men
anyway. It was funny when he couldn't walk for 3 days either (mind you,
he used to run 10 miles a day before he ran in competition).
It's a great video. I highly recommend it. I have been using Billy's
tapes since I was 18 years old. For someone who never exercised, he
changed my life. Now I am a health educator, avid hiker, snowshoer, etc.
and always keeping busy. His older tapes are too easy for my level of
fitness now, but this video was just what I needed for the winter months
without having to join the gym! Here's another thumbs up for Billy
Blanks Boot Camp ! Be sure to check out the selection of dvds and more
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