Bill Blanks Taebo: T3 Total Transformation Training

Starring: Billy Blanks
Director: n/a
Studio: GAIAM AMERICAS
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
Running Time: 195 minutes
DVD Release: September 2nd 2008

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About Tae BoŽ T3 Total Transformation Training
World fitness leader and seven-time international martial arts champion Billy Blanks created the original Tae Bo over 20 years ago. Now, for the first time ever, Billy has designed a comprehensive weight loss and personal empowerment system designed for total transformation of your body, your mind and your life.
The secret is Total Transformation Training Tae Bo T3 Billy s unique combination of his world famous Tae Bo workouts with personal coaching to help you get into the best shape of your life.

Tae BoŽ T3 Total Transformation Training is PERSONAL, PROGRESSIVE AND POWERFUL!

INCLUDES:
6 Tae BoŽ T3Workouts
bonus: blanks-senseilearn the moves
NewT3 Weights
52-Page WeightLossSuccess Guide

Ignition express teaches you the techniques to help transform your mind, your will and your body in a revolutionary new way. Running Time: Approx. 26 Minutes Acceleration express uses the power of the eight basic techniques, combined with cardio moves to accelerate you towards your fitness goals. Running Time: Approx. 19 Minutes Transformation express will change your mind, your will and your body by unlocking your inner power to make a total transformation. Running Time: Approx. 24 Minutes BLANKS-Sensei Learn the Moves guides you step-by-step through each body-changing move. Running Time: Approx. 19 Minutes DEDICATIONkeeps you focused and rooted to a firm foundation that ensures the confidence you need to change your body and your life. You ll confirm your dedication to that foundation by reviewing basic techniques, adding music, cardio and strength training with the T3 weights. Running Time: Approx. 55 Minutes
COMMITMENT This powerful workout continues working with the T3 weights and cardio training, empowering you to maintain your commitment to the transformation of your life, your health and your body. Running Time: Approx. 56 Minutes

EMPOWERMENT will show you how to change yourself from the inside out with this total workout cardio training, body toning, strength and weight training, mobility and flexibility training. Running Time: Approx. 55 Minutes

With TAEBOŽ T3 you get:
Accelerated weight loss
tight buns and killer legs
Rock solid abs
fat-blasting results
long, lean sculpted muscles

WEIGHTLOSS SUCCESS GUIDE A healthy eating guide designed to jump-start and maintain your weight loss plan.

T3 WEIGHTS Get the body you ve always wanted. These ergonomic, one-pound hand weights are designed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, adding resistance to every workout for even faster results.

Billy Blanks and TAE BO are registered trademarks of BG Star Productions, Inc. Used under license by Gaiam Americas, Inc. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited and a violation of applicable laws.

User Reviews

A Good Workout - Rating: 3/5

So I just got this set in the mail and I tried the first two DVDs: The Ignition one with all that other stuff on it and the Dedication one. There is just way too much talking I was so annoyed throughout the video. I understand that he wants you to get the form right but he doesn't need to tell you to stop so many times. It just drops your heart rate down, and a lot of the time you're just standing there listening to him spouting his annoying workout philosophy to you. I wish he would just do it, we're not idiots we can mirror what he's doing. Yes I did sweat, but I didn't get as much of a cardio workout as I would have wanted in these first two DVDs. I fastforwarded a lot of it and by the time I finished, two hours had gone by and I still felt I didn't get a good workout. I don't have the time to listen to him rant; less talking and more doing. I hope the other two DVDs are more intense with more movement rather than Billy telling you to stop so we can listen to his verbose explanations. On a side note, there's a girl who is always yelling and screaming in the video (I think it's his daughter). It's another annoying thing that I have to put up with while working out.

I am editing this review after doing the empowerment and commitment DVDs for a month and I have to say his workouts are really good. They definitely make you sweat and you are tired, but it is doable and attainable. I think that the first 2 DVDs are a waste for me, but they are very informative for someone that is completely new to taebo or any form of a defense workout. If you can stand listening through his explanations in the first two DVDs you will learn a lot. If you just want to skip to the workout, fastforward the first ten minutes of the empowerment and commitment DVDs because they are just reviews of the moves. Overall, great cardio workout and it doesn't bulk me up like the "The Firm Bootcamp" DVD. The hand weights help tone your arms while doing cardio. And his daughter yelling all the time? I turn down the TV, tune her out, and put on my own music. :)

Seems like a great workout, but not for beginners - Rating: 3/5

I really love Billy Blanks and think he is an inspiration to those wanting to be fit. I've had this DVD set for a few weeks and haven't really gotten past the first one yet. It seems like a good workout once you know the moves, but I have a hard time following since I'm not familiar with Tae Bo. Even in the first workout, the moves are very fast paced, and I notice I tend to get sloppy and not do the movement correctly trying to keep up. It's also hard to try to mimic the movement because facing the screen you are doing everything on the opposite side, and I find myself trying to move in the same direction as the people on the TV. I was hoping that this set would be a good introduction to Tae Bo, but feel it would be better if the first workout was slower and focused more on correct form rather than speed.

You will need your knees - Rating: 4/5

I have done several Tae Bo series and enjoy them very much. I'm not in shape (my fault for lack of consistency) but I keep coming back to Tae Bo because it's so convenient and so much fun.

The main differences in this series compared to the others is the weights - which are very well designed - and the focus on what Billy calls the 'core' workout. It basically means taking a deep horse stance or cat stance while doing the upper body moves. This effectively combines strength training and cardio simultaneously and is great for glute and thigh muscle development. However, if you are subject to knee twinges (like me) you will have to be careful or you may get some knee pains that will last a couple of days (like I did).

Be aware of your limitations and avoid injury.


Gluteus Maximus Will Surely Become Gluteus Minimus! - Rating: 5/5

Billy does it again! This dvd will surely work your legs! It is a very intense workout and I would suggest that those new to Tae Bo try other workouts before they use this dvd. A great workout for weight loss but extremely intense and mostly working your legs and core area!

Tae Bo T3 - Rating: 5/5

If you are a Tae Bo fan, then you will really enjoy this DVD. There are different tapes that get harder as you progress to the next one. The hand weights are a great addition, and he has come up with some new moves to challenge you. The only down side is that the DVD starts with the intro and once you have seen it, you have to fast forward to get to the workout each time. I wish that they had a separate DVD then you wouldn't have to do that, otherwise I really like it. It is also nice to see the old faces that we have grown to love, like his daughter Shelly, the trainers and some new ones. Billy is as energetic as he has always been. I Love the workout.