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An improtant message from Billy Blanks
1 The tae-bo way
What is tae-bo?
Believe in ourself-Your whole self
Calling on the spirit t ochange the body
Physical fitness isn't just about the physical
What makes tae-bo different?
A word to women
The tae-bo way: It's about finding your own
2 The tae-bo way of thinking
You have the power to change
Finding motivation that lasts
See your workout in a positive light
It's about your spirit
3 The tae-bo workout: Getting started
Frequently asked questions
How tae-bo works: Using the videotapes
4 The tae-bo way of fitness: Know your body
Know the mechanics of your body
Yor heart and the target heat rate zone
Breathing
Your body reacts to reaction
How to tell when it's really too hard
Manage fatique before it takes control
When you should stop your workout
5 The principles of tae-bo
First, be an observer
Practice, remembering that you are your own coach
The principles of tae-bo
6 The warm-up
7 The basic techniques
The stances-The forward stance; The side stances; The horse stance; The side horse stance
The steps-Marching; Pivoting; Modified pivot for side kick and roundhouse kick
The knee raises-The front knee raise; The side knee raise
The kicks-The front kick; The front kick, sitting in a chair; The side kick and the roundhoukse kick: What makes the difference?; The side kick; The roundhouse kick; The back kick
The punches-The jab and the cross: What makes the difference?; The jab; The cross; The cross with guard; The hook; The uppercut; The speedbag
8 Troubleshooting your technique
9 Mastering your tae-bo workout
The combinations-Front knee raise/cross; Shoulder fly/toe touch; Squat/front kick; Front knee raise/roundhouse kick; Double side knee raise/roundhouse kick/cross; Jumping jack/jab; Front knee raises/front kick/jumping front kick; Triple jab//cross; Speedbag with jab; Alternating toe-heel/punch
10 Floor work and ab work
The floor work-Back kick; Knee raise; Roundhouse kick; Side kick; Toe touch/leg lift
The abdominal work-Standing crunches; standing crunch with knee raise; Abdominal crunch with knee pull-down; Oblique crunch
11 The cool down
12 Making tae-bo last a lifetime
Keeping your tae-bo workout fresh
Tae-bo is for any time
Tae-bo is for every season
Your tae-bo way
Acknowledgments
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