Equipment needed: none; hand weights recommended for advanced
Level: Intermediate to intermediate/advanced
Bottom line: The kickboxing combos are uninspiring, and except for the short blast segment, the workout is not at all challenging or interesting. Pass on this one.
Equipment needed: none, but I used 1.5 lb hand weights
Level: Intermediate
Bottom line: This creative workout is great for attention-deficit exercisers who want the combinations to change rapidly, but it’s just not challenging enough for higher-level exercisers and/or those with significant aerobic kickboxing experience.
Equipment needed: none
Level: Intermediate
Bottom line: this is a well cued, solid and low impact kickboxing routine featuring superb technique and instruction by Ilaria. While the level is intermediate, if enough power is put into the moves, it could be a decent workout for higher-level exercisers.
Equipment needed: none for the cardio portion; step and yoga mat for the core portion
Level: Advanced
Bottom line: Amy’s energy is, as usual, inspiring, but poor choreography in this kicking-heavy kickboxing workout makes it downright dangerous.
Equipment needed: none required; I use 1.5 lb hand weights to increase difficulty
Level: Intermediate/advanced to advanced, depending on how you use the workout
Bottom line: although the fact that this is a compilation ends up highlighting the weaknesses of Tae Bo workouts, this difficult cardiovascular workout will work your lower body and core like no other!
