Tae Bo, a combination of martial arts and boxing with some dance moves mixed in, is one of the most popular exercise methods ever devised. Develop by martial artist Billy Blanks in 1976, Tae Bo promises to tone the body while giving a good cardiovascular workout. It is designed to burn fat, help with losing weight and teach some self-defense techniques. Blanks has sold more than 85 million Tae Bo instructional videos since the first one was released in 1998.
Building and Toning
Blanks says Tae Bo will work on the upper body (arms, chest, shoulders), lower body (thighs, buns) and the core muscles (abs, spinal erectors, obliques). One of the goals of Tae Bo was to increase functional strength, which Blanks described as the type of strength used on a daily basis.
Cardiovascular Workout
One of Tae Bo's biggest selling points is its cardiovascular workout, which Blanks said was a result of the dance moves added to the already high-energy workout. The benefit of a good cardiovascular workout was the first thing Blanks noticed when he inadvertently created Tae Bo in 1976. Blanks, a devoted exerciser, became quickly fatigued when combining dance moves to his martial arts and boxing workout.
Weight Loss
Due to the high-energy aerobic nature of Tae Bo, the exercise program will burn calories during the routine, which should translate into weight loss.
Self Defense
The kicking and punching done during a Tae Bo workout will lead to a better grasp of self-defense methods. While Blanks says he hopes Tae Bo users are never put in a spot where they will need the self-defense training, Tae Bo will give them the skills and confidence to deal with potential trouble.
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