Billy Blanks - Billy's Bootcamp Collection (DVD, 2005, 3-Disc Set)

i like the fact that it comes with a eating plan and weekly work-out schedule so you know when to excercise and what knid of food to include in your diet.

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I really dread doing a Billy Blanks workout because they’re always so hard and this one isn’t any easier. This is an intermediate level workout, maybe even advanced with the resistance bands added. This is a challenging cardio workout and calories will be burned.

Equipment Needed
What I didn’t realize when I ordered this workout was that Billy Blank resistance bands are needed to do this workout if you want to experience this workout as presented. They can be purchased on his website (www.billyblanks.com) under the store tab for $14.95. The resistance bands consist of two bands which loop around the shoe and reaches up to the hands so that the user is free to move around the room. The workout is already challenging. The bands would likely boost this up to an advanced workout.

The Setting
The workout takes place in the Billy Blanks studio with red carpet and Tae Bo posters on the wall. There are both males and females demonstrating the workout and they are dressed in either green or blue

The sound quality is ok in this workout but I have to focus to hear Billy speak because there is so much going on. The crowd behind him continues to call out the counts, music is playing in the background, and Billy requests that the users call out the counts because it helps you know how you’re doing. If you can't talk you're working too hard and need to walk in place until you catch your breath.

The workout
This is 44 to 45 minute workout. It begins with a 5 minute traditional warm up involving bending over and stretching the legs out. If you do your own warm up you’ll want to concentrate on the rear and legs as they will be used a great deal throughout the workout.

We move to a 7 minute session of punching and jumping to increase the heart rate. This is a cardio workout and this particular portion elevated my temperature enough to begin sweating which is unusual so soon in a workout.

Next was the 18 minute segment that incorporates the bands. Everyone in the workout is using the bands except for one individual which we were instructed to follow if we weren’t using bands but the camera never focused on him.

This was followed by a 9 or 10 minutes of cardio. There were some shoulder twists to work the abs as well as some other step kick patterns. The bands were picked up for another 3 minute session for some kick backs. The workout ended with a 1 minute cool down.

My experience
The routine goes through a move then they call out “cardio” which means to take it double time. I haven’t had much difficulty keeping up with other Billy workouts but I found myself very frustrated that I couldn’t keep up in this workout. There were many roundhouses in cardio speed and I just couldn’t kick them out fast enough, at least not with correct form.

I (thankfully) did not have the resistance bands so did not have to use them. I feel safe in saying I wouldn’t have made it though this workout with the bands on. The workout was still challenging and effective without the bands. There were many times that I felt like I was above my target heart rate.

Was I missing something? I didn’t see anywhere on the cover or the online descriptions where this workout even used the resistance bands. I would not have chosen this workout for myself if I had known. However if I did know and purchased the bands I would have purchased the 2 DVD set because it’s only a few more dollars. I don’t even know if the

I was a bit hesitant on trying out any workout videos because everything I tried, I just couldnt get into. I finally decided to try Billy Blanks Bootcamp workouts and all I have to say is WOW! In two months, I lost 20 lbs and found the videos getting easier and easier to work out to! With proper eating (not dieting) I was able to knock off a good amount of weight in such little time. I recommend this video to everyone trying to lose weight and keep fit. It may be hard to keep up with at first, but it doesnt take long until you get used to it. You just have to be motivated :) You wont regret these DVD's

I bought this off ebay last year after having my second child after seeing it on an infomercial on tv. It looked so invigorating and I couldn't wait to try it. Yet when they came, the workouts were so very tough I couldn't even get past the first 15 minutes. And they requires a lot of jumping around which is hard on a second story house. I'll admit that I was very sore after doing the 15 mins or so I could do, but I never noticed any change in my body and the workouts were boring and Billy made me feel like I was really in boot camp, not trying to have a good enjoyable workout in my living room. I'm reselling them on ebay since I'm so dissappointed in them.

This video is very upbeat and motivating, I love the music and the way Billy keeps up your motivation. It is very hard and it is kind of long. It is hard to find 1 hour every other day to work out. I prefer the 15-30 min workouts. I decided to buy this product because I just had a baby and I need this bootcamp type attitude to whip me back into shape.

I BELIEVE THAT EXERCISE IS THE BEST MEDICINE. WALKING, LIFTING WEIGHTS AND FREE WEIGHTS KEEPS US SLIM, OUR BLOOD PRESSURE DOWN AND KEEPS AWAY THE BLUES. I BOUGHT THIS TAPE TO BRING NEW BLOOD INTO MY ALREADY TIGHT WORKOUT SCHEDULE. BUY IT, IT'LL WORK YOU!!!

These workouts are so much fun. If you want a good workout and you want to feel the burn this one is for you. These workouts are for all parts of your body. From the very first time you do it you will feel a lot better about yourself.

I bought these for a friend, myself, and my son who is 17. We first saw this while shopping in Japan but alas, they were sold out. We're very impressed with Billy himself, he's the real deal! To be in his shape at his age is all the proof one needs. Adding to that, I'm impressed with the simple and effective workouts he provides. They ARE tough but they generally end before you drop! LOL! If you're not quite up to completing a workout yet, go easy, do half and build up to it daily. Once there, stick to it! My son did get his abs in a little more than a week! Nothing beats the feeling of good health promoted by a reasonable amount of daily workout. It's a natural high!

It's very good work out. You'll sweat right away. Basic movements are same as before. More work out using band is great!

It's very good execise tool with fun. High recommendation.
I bought this because it's very popluar in Japan. I wanted to try.

All three of the tapes that come with this collection are fun to do, and really give you a workout! The bands are easy to learn how to use, and definitely increase the difficulty of the workouts. You will feel it in your muscles the next day!

i bought the Billy Blanks - Billy's Bootcamp Collection (2005, DVD)
and i trying everyday with lots of sweat.burn,burn,burn..

I LOVE THIS ITEM MY WIFE MY KIDS WE ALL WORK TO GETHER EVERYOTHER DAY AND USE THIS WONDERFUL TOOL. WE HAVE JOINED A GYM AND THIS JUST ADDS FUEL TO THE FLAME. ITS HARD WORK TRYING TO STAY FIT AND SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO GET BEYOND YOUR SELF AND PUSH HARD TO ACCOMPLISH SUCCESS. CREATE TUNNEL VISION AND FOCUS AND YOU MEET THE END AND BE REWARDED FOREVER.......................................................................................................................................................................

I like that the item came with exactly what the description entailed. I contacted the seller so many times and never had a reply. I about to start a work out plan and I know this help me better prepare for the summer and it came with a 7 day work out plan..

Everything is Exellent, even the price is good. Using almost every day++++++++++Thinking bying another
DVD Collection set.I'd recommend this DVD to my friends

It will help you lose weight if u follow the instructions. I like it b/c it was very cheap and it actually works.

i enjoy the illi blank Dvd Bootcamp series.
The ultimate is really good has a lot of variety of moves.
the basci training is real ggos also. the bands make all the difference , really gives the muscles a burn..
i was a little disaapointed in the ab series dvd, not much there..
but over all a good excersise video set

My girlfriend loves working out, but Billy Blanks workout videos are more extreme for her. I highly recommend this product to any one trying to get in shape and staying fit.

I liked Billy Blanks' Tae Boe videos, so I thought I would try the Boot camp series. I've done the Basic Training and the Abs Bootcamp video so far. The Basic Training video wasn't exactly what I expected. I thought it would have more Tae Bo moves (punching and kicking) but it was mostly exercising with Billy Bands, which I don't have. I didn't think the video was challenging enough without the Billy Bands. I do like the Ab bootcamp video a lot. It has a variety of abs moves other than crunches. I found it very challenging.

I love it! You have to really want to get fit and stay with it, to keep up with him! He's really good, and definitly knows how to target all areas of your body!!

Rite now I have not try the workout but I did look it over and feel this may work for me. I decide to buy the Billy Blanks bootcamp collection workout to drop some weight and slim down.

I decided to buy this dvd after seeing it on t.v. a couple of times. i am busy and usually workout in my home on treadmill, yoga, weights, etc. The ab workout is good, not great - some of the moves are not explained really well and I had to stop a couple of times because I didn't feel like I was doing the moves correctly and didn't want to injure myself. Good warmup and good aerobic workout - you move for the entire 55 minutes! It is not for a beginner, though you can work up to the entire time. I rotate all three videos and now that I am used to the routines it seems to be better. I would like to see Billy come out with a more intense 30 minute workout, the biggest thing for me is I don't want to spend so much time working out to a video when I also want to run and practice yoga.

It like this product, it is a great work out. I sweat more doing this than I do doing a 3 mile run. It takes a bit of practice to keep up with some of the steps but once you get used to it your in for a great workout. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes to workout at home.