CompleteMartialArts.com - Billy Blanks: Basic Training Bootcamp
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List Price: $14.98
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Manufacturer: Good Times Video
Starring: Billy Blanks
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: VAS
EAN: 0018713504562
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: Good Times Video
Manufacturer: Good Times Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: Good Times Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-09-06
Running Time: 55
Studio: Good Times Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
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Billy's BootCamp Basic Training BootCamp! Billy Blanks focuses on the core instructional messages of Billy's new program, along with how to make the most out of your Billy Bands (not included) to help you get started on the right track. With Billy, you will learn how to set goals and, most of all, reach them.
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Summary: Billy Blanks kicks my butt
Comment: I love this workout. I can only do part of it with the billy bands cuz it kicks my butt so much. I had 2 major abdominal surgeries last year and I'm starting now to get back into shape. I've been weight training at the gym but will work out with my dvds on days when I don't want to go out. I find I get an even harder workout following this dvd than I do with 30 min cardio and 30 min weight training at my gym. Billy really knows how to make you sweat!
I haven't even tried the ultimate boot camp yet. I think I'd better get thru basic using the bands the whole way before I attempt it.
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Summary: Tough but you notice results
Comment: This video is tough. He mixes in many different moves into one hour, so its very intense. I only used the bands once and after that I simply continued without them. With that said and probably doing the video like 3 times in one week I did notice some results. I felt tightened and I felt sleek. It was a good feeling. The beginning of the workout had to many squats and there were little recovery time from one different exercise to squats. Overall this is a good video. Comparing it to other videos Billy lacks in the stretching department especially in the end of the workout. I was taught dynamic stretch should be performed in the beginning and static stretching in the end. Billy did static stretches in the beginning which wasn't too bad, but in the end there were hardly enough stretching to compensate for such an intense hour
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Summary: It's alright
Comment: If you don't have the billy bands, don't bother with this video. They always have someone without the bands in the crew, but it is just way to easy for this one. I've done Billy Blanks stuff before, and I usually like it because it's upbeat and you get to kick a lot. This one however, was kind of disappointing in comparison.
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Summary: Basic Bootcamp is Great!
Comment: Disclaimer, I'm an out of shape, overweight person nearing 40. I never liked Calisthenics, even when I was "in shape".
That said, this dvd is fabulous. I like it more than "Get Celebrity Fit, Cardio" already. I can follow the moves and feel the burn. I like the volume of the music, it is loud enough to set a tone. I like seeing the class's enthusiasm. You don't have to have the Billy Bands to do the exercises and there is one person on there that doesn't use them. If you follow the instructions, you will still feel a burn.
This is a no thrills dvd, and I'm glad I got it for so much cheaper than the stores.
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Summary: Thanks amazon reviewers.
Comment: I read the reviews and then got this DVD. Great results right away. After the workout and shower, I feel like I did at 25 after 90 minutes of karate, though now ever so much older than 25. So I got six other Billy DVDs to mix it up and surprise the muscles. The Ab workout DVD is great, too. But this DVD has a fantastic ab workout as well.
Billy's workout efficiently mixes stretching, yoga, karate, dance, and boxing to hit every muscle and give a good cardiovascular workout.
It is a challenge to make it through the first three times. Beginners take it slow. Start with low kicks, so you don't hurt yourself. But make a commitment to let the entire 50 minutes run, if you finish all exercises or not. Use it every other day, just like in body building. Later you can alternate every day with the Ab workout, Cardio, or Flex workout.
I suggest disregarding Billy's orders to 'go left or right', or 'use your left or right hand'. I find it's better to mirror Billy's movements. I did that the second workout and could follow much better.
I use 3.5 pound wrist weights and found they work well, instead of using the bands for resistance. And keep water handy. If you want just one Billy DVD, than this is the one that you can start with and will really keep you in shape.
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