It is difficult to find an exercise workout routine that is fun and delivers results. Often times there is the fun factor, with good music and dance moves, or there are the po
…wer-driven high-intensity routines, which feel more like punishment than pleasure. A Tae Bo workout deftly combines both hip-hop, ballet, and modern dance with martial arts kicks and boxing punches. All moves are accompanied by music which not only sets the pace of the routine but inspires and motivates participants to push a little harder. For a total body workout, Tae Bo is the perfect fit to any weight loss exercise regime.Tae Bo is a combination of martial arts moves and dance. The pairing of these two factors provides not only a high intensity workout, but one that is fun and engaging. Unlike many other aerobic workout routines, Tae Bo exercises the whole body, using the body's own resistance to help strengthen and tone.Tae Bo utilizes interval training in the sense that the intensity level is constantly changing, and the muscle groups being used constantly change as well. This increases the demand for calories burned and can raise your metabolism level to such that you are burning calories even after your workout has ended. It has been shown that a Tae Bo workout will burn twice the number of calories as compared to a regular aerobic workout performed for the same length of time. Tae Bo video workouts can be done in the convenience of your own home, anytime you want. There are a number of workouts available, everything from the beginner level to the more advanced. The only way to truly evaluate whether or not Tae Bo is right for you is to try it. Videos can be purchased online, usually in DVD format. In addition, some gyms have qualified and trained Tae Bo instructors, so trying a class, if it is offered at a gym near you, would be a good introduction as well. With consistent effort and dedication, results from doing Tae Bo can be seen in as little as two weeks. Because Tae Bo works the entire body, all muscle groups achieve an even tone and shape. As with any exercise program, the more you put in, the sooner you will see results. Since Tae Bo is a high impact activity, it is important not to overwork muscles in an effort to produce results quicker. This will only lead to injury.If practiced on a regular basis with a good effort, a Tae Bo workout will help create and tone lean muscle mass as well as help you lose weight. It burns twice the amount of calories of other aerobic and cardio-boxing routines that are practiced for the same length of time. There is also the suggestion that because of the interval training nature of the Tae Bo routine, the calorie burn continues after the exercise period is complete. Results of course vary from individual to individual, but many satisfied participants see results in as little as two weeks. Tae Bo may just be the fun and challenging routine you have been looking for to help you achieve the goals and the body you want.Tae Bo was invented in 1976 by martial artist Billy Blanks in his basement. He found that when he incorporated music and some dance moves to his usual workout routine, he fatigued faster than with his normal routine. (MORE)