Tamilee Webb: The BEST of TAMILEE Abs, Abs, Abs,
by Tamilee Webb
List Price:
Our Price: $13.49
You Save: $1.46 (10%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Category: DVD
See more DVD details
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD details
Actor: Tamilee WebbDirector: Tamilee Webb
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Full Screen, NTSC
Running Time: 82 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-02-16
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: distribution: TL Webb International Inc.
DVD Reviews of Tamilee Webb: The BEST of TAMILEE Abs, Abs, Abs,
DVD Review: Buy It Once, Use It Forever
Summary: 4 Stars
My title could apply to ALL exercise DVD's, not just Tamilee's "Best of Abs", but for me anyway exercise DVD's "audition" over the course of months or longer before I decide they're review-worthy. While you should never confine yourself to just one workout or activity for optimal fitness, I think this collection strikes an EXCELLENT mix of variety and challenge to help keep you fit in your spare time.
First let me volunteer this: I don't wish to discourage curious readers or New Year's get-in-shape folks from considering enrolling in an exercise class at a local club or other venue. That may be the best way for you to take the plunge, and publicly commiting by signing up for a class might be necessary to get you started. I have to tell you though--in my experience after 20+ years attending & leading various group exercise classes, most of the New Years' folks are gone by March (if not sooner). Let's just admit up front that gaining and maintaining fitness is HARD and it surely doesn't help that modern culture seems to tell us that unless we become preening gym rats, we're inadequate or worse.
The truth is, though (and here's something to ALWAYS try to keep in mind) that fitness is for EVERYONE who has a body, and getting and staying fit certainly does not oblige you to adapt any fashion or "attitude" conceits that you're not comfortable with. My favorite analogy is to think of fitness like brushing your teeth--you do it without considering whether or not you should make the effort. You may be best served by working out privately at home, where you won't feel self conscious of anything you might not be able to do starting out.
Which brings me to Tamilee Webb and "Best of Abs": this is a compilation of seven abdominal workouts, none exceeding 15 minutes, along with a 2 minute stretch sequence. YES the focus is on abs, but abdominals certainly don't work in isolation from the rest of your physique, so ALL the torso gets involved and worked here. I believe this is all material drawm from original VHS productions--Tamilee occasioally closes sements by exhorting viewers to "rewind and play me again"--so the picture and sound, while adequate, sure doesn't have the snap and clarity of a digital image/sound.
Between the seven workouts there is PLENTY of variety, with only a set of dumbells used in one section (optional). As suggested earlier, you could "mix up" the various routines daily for months before things started to become predictable. I must say, I don't think they'll EVER become easy; once you're able to work your way through some of the more challenging moves and sequences you become more aware of your form and how it could be improved. Straighten the leg more, squeeze out higher elevation, try for steadier balance, monitor breathing more carefully--that sort of thing.
Now my "rule number one" for exercise video: I am NOT allowed to decide a DVD or instructor "sucks" because the workout annoyed me the first 3 or 4 times I attempted it. If I indulge my frustrations that easily, EVERYTHING will "suck" and I'll never get off the sofa. Recognize that it will take time to get on the instructors' wavelength and properly learn the exercises (equally true if you sign up for a group class somewhere). Of course as you blunder uphill to that harmonious state, you're gaining the benefit of actually doing the exercise, even though you're less than thrilled by the effort required. We all have to accept that--again--fitness isn't easy. BUT who honestly doesn't want it?
I had no exposure to instructor Tamilee Webb before I bought this DVD, though I understand she was in the original "Buns of Steel/Abs of Steel" workouts from back in the '90's. She is entirely credible as an instructor; she's obviously super-fit and comfortable with her demonstrations and cueing. To her credit she does sprinkle in (more than once) the important caveat that you're not necessarily going to wind up with "six pack abs" from doing this workout (but allow me to point out that your chances are even less if you do nothing). And, it can't be overlooked that Tamilee's gorgeous, which we all notice whether we admit it or not. I will assert that any person who attempts to represent themselves as an authority on fitness is going to have to meet an elevated standard of physical beauty BEFORE anyone will take them seriously or accept their coaching. Tamilee scores high on aesthetics as well as professional competency, and manages both without making you feel condescended to (AGAIN with generous allowance for my "rule number one" above).
Here's what I don't like: the cardboard packaging--they're charging full price for the DVD, why can't we get a standard DVD case instead of this minimally functional, skinny thing that can easily get lost among our other DVD's? Also, what's up with the occasional "helpers" on these exercise DVD's, demonstrating easier/harder modifications of exercises? I understand why they're in the camera background, but do they really have to grin like "surrendered brides" as they demonstrate their moves? Certainly this is a complaint I can make of MANY fitness videos, but to me it just feels slightly insulting to see these mute gym bunnies grinning mockingly at me as I struggle to keep up. (Again see my rule #1--the resentment eases as familiarity increases.)
If you've read this far, you're interested in fitness generally or specifically in this DVD. Despite my quibbles I have wrung months of use and gallons of sweat out of this DVD, and I have only a few other exercise videos that have been so heavily used. I'd NEVER say "if you buy only one exercise video"--You HAVE to be willing to try new things--but "Tamilee's Best of Abs" could be a VERY important starting point and cornerstone for either exercise newbies or for "maintenance" folks (like me) who want something new & good.
Bestsellers in DVD
![The Story of Jeremiah [VHS] Image](/images/noimg.gif)
The Story of Jeremiah [VHS]Vision Video; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Wresting With God [VHS]by Vision Video
Vision Video; Published: 1990-10-01; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Price in other shops:
Study Bible Video with Workbook [VHS]Spring Arbor Distributors; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $7.95
Price in other shops:
Tempo:Childrens TV Favourites Video [VHS]HarperCollins Audio; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $9.17
Price in other shops:
Tempo.Herbs:Parseley'Sb/ Party Video [VHS]HarperCollins Audio; VHS Tape; VHS Video
![Strike the Original Match [VHS] Image](/images/Strike-the-Original-Match-VHS-0001374079-X.jpg)
Strike the Original Match [VHS]New Liberty Films; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Price in other shops:
![Medjugorje The Miracles and the Message [VHS] Image](/images/Medjugorje-The-Miracles-and-the-Message-VHS-0001373293-X.jpg)
Medjugorje The Miracles and the Message [VHS]JPN Film Production; Release date: 1995-12-15; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $29.99
Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Review Course for Boards and Recertification DVD 2008by Mayo
DVD
Price in other shops:
Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging DVD: Single Userby Oakstone
DVD
Price in other shops:
Cost Accounting [VHS]by Charles T. Horngren, George Foster, Srikant M. Datar, Howard Teall
Pearson Canada, Toronto; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Similar DVDs, VHS Video, Audio CDs
Abs of Steel: Sculpting and ToningWarner Brothers; Release date: 2008-12-16; DVD
Best price: $1.91
Price in other shops:
Perfect AbsUniversal Studios; Release date: 2005-11-01; DVD
Best price: $5.99
Price in other shops:
Total Stretch for Beginners with TamileeRelease date: 2001-12-04; DVD
Best price: $4.89
Price in other shops:
Classic Buns of Steel: Abs of Steel WorkoutRelease date: 2011-02-01; DVD
Best price: $7.49
Price in other shops:
Tamilee Webb: TIGHT ON TIME HOT SPOTS: ABS, ARMS & BUNS WORKOUTWidowmaker Filmsllc; Release date: 2010-07-20; DVD
Best price: $8.08
Price in other shops:
The Best of Tamilee Webb 2-packRelease date: 2009-05-26; DVD
Best price: $11.74
Price in other shops:
Classic Buns of Steel DVD Collection Volume 2Release date: 2011-01-03; DVD
Best price: $17.99
Price in other shops:
Tamilee Webb: The BEST of TAMILEE Buns, Abs & Arms WorkoutRazor; Release date: 2008-05-20; DVD
Best price: $7.78
Price in other shops:
Tamilee Webb: The Classic Buns of Steel Collection Vol. 1Release date: 2010-01-31; DVD
Best price: $17.99
Price in other shops:
The Science of Fitness with Tamilee - I Want That Body!Goldhil Entertainment; Release date: 2001-12-04; DVD
Best price: $4.34
Price in other shops: