How to Get Tae Bo Gear

Tae Bo was started by Billy Blanks in 1989 and is an acronym for Total Awareness Excellence Body Obedience. Blanks was a tae kwon do practitioner, which also explains the "tae" in the name Tae Bo. It's a cardiovascular work out that has helped many get in shape and lose weight. Having the right gear will make your Tae Bo experience fulfilling.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Tapes and DVDs
• Amplifier sculpting tool
• Resistance bands
• Boxing punching bag
• "Billy's Power Meals Cookbook"
• Workout clothing

1. Get Tae Bo tapes and DVDs, which you can buy online or in the video department of local stores. The more tapes you have, the less likely your are to become bored with a routine. Billy Blanks even suggests that you remove the label of all your tapes or DVDs and just pick one at random.
2. Amplify your workout with an Amplifier sculpting tool. You can use this telescoping bar as a training tool to help isolate muscles, focus your attention and concentration and aid you with balance. You can find it at Billy Blanks' website.
3. Stretch those workout bands to force your body muscles to move in ways that no weights can achieve. You can find resistance band in any local sports shop or at Billy Blanks' website.
4. Kick and punch your way to fitness with either a regular boxing punching bag or an inflatable bag. Since Tae Bo gear includes gear from several different sports, a boxing bag is a good investment. Find the equipment on the Billy Blanks website or online sports stores.
5. Cook the right way with power meals. "Billy's Power Meals Cookbook" is an excellent way to combine diet and exercise to attain the ultimate in body sculpting. You can find the book at RiteAid as part of their health pack, as well as at Billy Blanks' website.
6. Insist on comfort. The correct clothing as part of your Tae Bo gear should be comfortable and should allow air to pass through it easily.