Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio Inferno

I do this work out, Tae Bo Ripped Extreme, and Tae Bo Cardio Explosion each week. This is the easiest of the three. It is nice to have an easier day in the mix, for a change. If you fast forward through the slow stretching in the beginning and skip it in the end you can finish this work out in about 40-45 minutes. I am in good shape so I find this work out to be only somewhat challenging so I do change parts of it to make it more challenging and then it is just fine. However, if you were getting in shape you would probably find it more difficult. I still really like it because it does provide a good work out mixed with my more difficult Tae Bo DVDs mentioned above. About 75% the way through a portion of this workout he starts to talk WAY TOO MUCH which is annoying but I just fast forward through those parts. As you get used to the work out you too will be able to know when he is going to start talking too much and will likely want to fast forward as well. It is certainly not a deal breaker just a little FYI. I recommend this DVD!

I love this workout, I worked up a sweat and worked every bit of my body. Billy is such a great motivator and always makes his workouts exciting. He seems to know exactly when you feel tired and gets right up to the tv screen to push and encourage you further. I love the setting, new cast members inc. Shellie. I definitely recommend this workout and I will getting be rest of the dvds in this series.

For me, Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio Inferno is a bit disappointing only because when I read the title, "Cardio" I expect non-stop heart-pumping exercise. That is not what this DVD is about. It should be retitled: Resistance Inferno to give the purchaser a better idea of what he/she will be receiving. Anyone who has done Tae Bo before and likes Billy Blanks' style will also enjoy watching Billy work out with his team of "recruits." The workout provided here is about 52 minutes long including a warm-up that includes on-the-floor leg stretches and a cool-down/motivational talk that goes on for about 8 minutes. The actual "cardio" portion of this DVD includes the usual punches and kicks, introduced slowly at first and then ramped up to a faster, cardio pace. Thrown in along with these moves are many resistance exercises, particularly for the stomach area (washboard abs and knee raises) and the legs-(roundhouse, side kicks, front and back kicks--and inner thigh scoop). The slow/fast progression works well. However, there are times when Billy explains something for too lengthy a time, breaking the action and rhythm of the movements. In one instance, I found myself running in place just to make sure that I just didn't come to a dead standstill. Billy does encourage each participant to "Keep your legs moving," but at times the talking gets to be too much and frustration takes over. There is a minimal amount of floor exercise in this workout--wish Billy had added more to this. Bottom line? Billy's Bootcamp: Cardio Inferno is more like a fast paced resistance workout rather than a full-fledged Cardio session. If you mentally change the name of this DVD, it just may work for you. Those looking for a Cardio DVD try: Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Advanced or Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Cardio Explosion for more of what you might expect. Recommended with reservations. Diana Faillace Von Behren "reneofc"

It was somewhat of a poor quality DVD

I really enjoy this workout. It has a great balance of kickboxing and conditioning. There are only a couple of choreographed moves that are too difficult for someone uncoordinated like me to do. I find myself coming back to this workout over and over. I love Billy Blanks and Tae bo and have several Tae Bo dvds, and this one has moved into my top favorites along with Tae Bo Cardio (Blue dvd). You will be absolutely drenched when you're done and won't be able to wait to do it again!

Used this DVD for this first time yesterday. All the moves are easy to do except the soccer step, still working on that combo, however, as I did this workout I was reminded of how much I love Billy Blanks. His warm personality and motivating style really inspire me to stay fit and work out to the best of my ability. This wasn't the hardest workout I've done, but I did feel like I worked every part of my body, especially my abs. Loved the stationary moves in this workout also, where you can concentrate on one body part, like the quads. Give this DVD a try, you might be surprised.

I find this workout very helpfu!!! I love it!!! I recommend it. If you haven't been workingout for a while this is a good video. I have his boot camp elite set which I did back in 2006 after having my first daughter, now after 2 more babies a 2yr old and a 1yr old I'm back to Billy's Cardio Inferno... It's awesome you will sweat... Love how he motivates you to keep going. Whoever purchase this I hope you enjoy it as much as I am now :)

I guess when I read the title of this DVD and skimmed the description (burns up to 800 calories an hour), I was excited, thinking this was a non-stop move'n and grove'n workout. I will admit, I did work up a sweat...and the some of the moves are GREAT to tone your abs, glutes, and thighs (most women's problem areas :), but like other reviewers said, there are far too many breaks! If BB kept up the intensity for a bit longer in the cardio segments of each exercise, I could see this workout being called Cardio INFERNO! But it was like after each exercise there was a brief break...too long though. I do jog in place or do jumping jacks in between, but its just annoying I have to supplement what should be a nonstop DVD... I tried this DVD, because I really like some of Billy Blanks Jr's workouts (on Comcast On Demand)..BBJ workouts (for me) are more non-stop, and have funky, upbeat music. One drawback about Cardio Inferno is also the lack of background music....the whole duration of the DVD is the group counting military-style, "1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8"..now that is motivating in a way, but for the entire DVD its too repetitive. I do enjoy BB's encouragement throughout the video, but at times he lingers on a bit too long...Like others, I'm a young mom with a 2 yr old, so I need every minute to be as non-stop as possible..I do this workout usually in the morning before work so my time is limited. If BB cut some breaks, and backed off on some of the pep-talk, I'd give this DVD 5 stars. One other reviewer mentioned the blond chic in the front annoying..I kind of thought this as well..I mean she has a great figure, but BB keeps refering to her throughout the video..Overall good workout, you will sweat, and it will tone you, but if your looking for more of a non-stop cardio workout Inferno is not it....

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I very much enjoy this workout. It definitely works the whole body, but I find this to be especially excellent for the legs. There are lots of good kicks and knee moves,and I always find lower body moves to be super fun.

This is just a remake of the old (and brilliant) Tae Bo Advanced......but not nearly as good as its not nearly as hard. This DVD still feels dated. Sorry Billy, you've disappointed me this time.

Je suis adepte du Tae Bo depuis presque 1 an 1/2 et je dois dire que ce DVD déchire un max ! On brûle un max de calories avec Billy !!

I bought this DVD because it says you will burn massive calories, up to 800! Well that is not exactly true. I am in good shape, did the whole DVD without stopping at the same intensity as on the DVD, but at the end of the work out I had only burned just under 400 calories. I was disappointed. The workout is still excellent, and I do recommend this DVD but be it known...you will not burn 800 calories unless you are going like a jack rabbit.