Billy Blanks - Ultimate Bootcamp (DVD, 2005)

I've had many Billy Blanks sets, but they were all VHS, so I needed DVDs. I was going through a rough time a couple of years ago, and I just loved Billy's attitude and the workouts.
The Bootcamp DVD is pretty intense. If you're a beginner to Billy's program, I wouldn't start out with this one. The Bootcamp DVD is assuming that you already know how to do the moves, and jumps right in! But if you're already familiar with Billy's program, its a workout and a half! If you're new o the DVD's, you should probably start out with the ones that go into detailed instructions, because you can get hurt doing them incorrectly.

I guess I should have been expecting the fast pace of this video, but I was not ready for this.
The video moves very very, fast, so be ready to sweat your bootie off.
I was okay w/ the beginning part of it, but the middle is hard.

I'd say I only used it twice so far, because I just can't keep up toward the middle and because they have different "weight bands" than i do and the excercises that they perform you have to have the "special" ones that tae bo sells or I guess you can do without them.

I would recommend this video for advanced not beginners.

I consider myself pretty well fit for a 52 year old, having run/walked all my adult life, but this workout makes me feel muscles I did not know I had. It's only shortcoming is that some of the workouts are too brief -- wish they were a few counts longer, especially the stretches. I like all the bootcamp DVDs, and this is the best for me. It's fast-moving, uses lots of different muscle groups, and Billy does not leave you waiting while he explains things as he does a time or two in the others.

As a Billy Blanks user for over 9 years, I really liked this one better than the one for 2006, but I like the bands from the Ultimate bootcamp (2006) one better to use with this one (if that makes any sense). But this one made me sweat a lot, I personally still like the 'Get Ripped advanced' ones the best, they still kick my butt after all this time, but I just get sick of doing the same ones over and over so I have almost all of his workouts. I hope this helps someone.

I was a swimsuit model several years and recently had a baby at age 37. Weight wasnt as easy to come off as it was when I had my other 2 children 15+ years ago. I am struggling with those 'last 10 lbs'. I am pretty athletic and play soccer weekly. I bought this dvd and started right away. I started to sweat right away (good thing!). The next day I was so sore from the workout. I really love this dvd and plan to use it daily, even after the weight is gone. It is very fun, motivating and seems to get the job done!

I wanted this dvd, but di not want to buy the things that came with it I already had a set of bands, so it was great to be able to get the dvd alone.

I received the DVD quickly, but when I tried using it, the DVD didn't work. It had sound but no video. The seller won't contact me or email me back. Very unhappy!

I heard about Billy Blanks from an instructor at my gym. Since I couldn't go to her classes, I decided to buy one of his workout videos. This particular workout video, concentrates mostly on the lower body. It's not for beginners and I would recommend the purchase of his other workout videos for someone who's starting. It is one of the hardest 1 hour workouts I've done. Would highly recommend it.

This 55 minute video is high energy and targets almost every body area. Billy Blanks is very motivating. I couldn't do every exercise the first time--but the more I do the video, the longer I last. It's challenging, but fun. I wouldn't recommend this to someone just getting back into shape. This video is for a person in average to better than average shape. Endurance is key! Also note: Be careful if you have problems with your knees; some movements can be jarring.

I have been wanting one of Billy Blanks BootCamp DVD's for sometime now. I tried it out and boy does it work. I could only make it half way through the DVD the first time and I have been working out before I got this. I am still waiting to see the results because I just started using it a few days ago. But I do like it.

I have used it once so far and I must say it kicked my butt! I def felt it the next day, you really get a good cardio and strenght workout plus Billt Blanks is such a great motivator that is makes it easier to work out with him.

This is the DVD that got me recently HOOKED on Billy Blanks workouts! Now, I can't get enough. This is a VERY challenging hour of workout. I have purchased many of his dvds because I fell in love with THIS particular DVD and I do this one at least once a week because it is the toughest one yet. I like to mix it up though, and have at least 15 different Billy Blanks videos. Excellent,intense, fat burning, muscle-shaping workouts! You will NOT be disappointed even without the bands!

I bought this DVD and I like very much. It is like i've expected. Work hard and well with Billy! Try it!

This workout is more strength conditioning than typical Tae Bo, however, Billy does incorporate many Tae Bo moves. I do Tae Bo 6 days a week and do at least two Book Camp workouts a week to change it up and specifically for the strength training.

About 29 mins. into the workout Billy has you down on the floor doing sets of push ups, then its back to standing. About 38 and 44 mins. into the workout you are back on the floor doing leg exercises, as well as some ab work.

All in all a challenging but worthwhile workout! I prefer this Bootcamp series to the Elite series.

It's a great workout. You really use all your muscles and it keeps your heartrate up. The only downfall is that it would be much more effective with the Billy Blanks Resistance Bands.

DVD did not work at all once it arrived at my home!! I was very disappointed in this product and will not purchase from this individaul again.

This one was in really good condition. It was still in it plastic wrap. It came in a timely manner and plays great.

I was not aware that I was supposed to have resistence bands for part of this tape. But even without them it was a very hard and good workout. I would have made a few changes, especially the push up section (it was a tad bit impossible for a girl-weakling like myself). I like the video but unlike some of my other workout videos it did not seem to go by very fast. This might be a good thing considering how hard I worked. I wished the stretching part of the tape was longer, but if you're looking for a good sweat and toning session I would buy this DVD. I have never done any of his other tapes so I can't compare it to his others, but definitly a good tape to have in my workout collection.
-Lucy

This is definitely a challenge. I consider myself an intermediate, I'm a regular walker in my early 30's. I couldn't finish it. And I didn't even use the exercise bands they were using! I was sore for days. It'll give me something to work toward although I think I'll look for more of a beginner level of tae-bo for now.

i love it it really gives you a gooooooood work out. i 1000000% recommended. try it you wont regret it

Billy Blanks is one name in fitness you can ALWAYS count on. As usual, this is another great DVD. It really gets you sweating. I have his first set and will continue to enjoy is excitement with any other DVDs he puts out.

AWSOME video - I work out all of the time and cant tell you how this is KICK BUTT
if you have bad knees please modify or warm up really good before starting.

Great DVDs for exercises in the home. My wife loves them very much. She's been doing her exercises everyday since I bought these DVDs for her. Thankx a lot.

Overall this is a good workout by Billy Blanks. I would have to say it is a little to hard for beginners and a little to easy for advanced. It is a good workout for someone in the middle stage. Billy is a good instructor - he moves quickly though. You have to do the video a couple times to get all the moves correct and in the right order. There is alot of bending and so forth - I would not recomend this for someone with bad knees or joints.