Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 << Get 's book, The Tae-bo Way and read the descriptions of each kick and look at the right/wrong way pictures >> Thanks for the help ! I'll look for 's book tonight while I'm out shopping for 'workout' clothes! I'll keep doing the kicks til I get it right! I'm so excited about Tae Bo and I haven't even started yet - I can only imagine how much more excited I'll be once I'm addicted! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 Yes it takes some time. I did notice something though..when we were doing the Intro tape...(which reminds me that we have been doing the Intro for the last 2 days but I got that BL2 tape today!!!!) I always noticed that I can not keep my balance during the kicks...even though when I do the Basic or Advanced tape I have no problems with the kicks. (except for double time back kicks) Once you feel comfy with your form and the Intro tape then go on to the Basic tape and I pretty much garentee that you will have an easier time with the kicks!! Who, even though she wroked out with the Intro HAS to go and try out the BL2 tape now!! Great support! > I just joined this list a couple of days ago and I just have to comment on > how wonderful it is to see so much support for each other! All of you are > already an inspiration to me and I haven't even started Tae Bo yet! (I know, > I know - I have to get off my butt and do it!) I had some blood work done > yesterday and was diagnosed as being anemic. I'm starting iron pills today > so hopefully I'll get lots more energy. As soon as I get up tomorrow > morning, I'm going to measure myself, then Tae Bo! I'm ready to get going! > I do have a question -- how long does it take to master the kicks? I went > through the instructional tape the other day and the kicks are really awkward > for me. I guess it just takes time and perseverance! I hope everyone has a > great weekend! > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > As Deb has said: " Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step. " > > Visit our new vault site http://taeboon.isportsdot.com/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 YEE-HAH! Another on the list! Keep 'em coming! Welcome to the team! How long does it take to "get" the kicks? Hmmm, I think it took me about 4 months to feel very confident in my kicking ability. Then I started working out my Sonja, who corrected my form and my kicks got even better. Then I went to the November tapings in LA and watched work with a lady on her kicks and they got even better. Next week is my one-year anniversary and I think I'm finally learning how to kick! Get 's book, The Tae-bo Way and read the descriptions of each kick and look at the right/wrong way pictures. That will help you more than anything. In the meantime for a roundhouse kick, remember to turn your supporting foot all the way out to the side (your toes on the supporting foot will be pointed in the opposite direction to your focus point) and bend your knee slightly, shift your weight over the supporting leg by cocking your (kicking leg) hip up and "chamber" your kicking leg (this means to lift your kicking leg to the side and bend your knee, bringing your foot (toe pointed) back near your hip in preparation for the snap kick), counteract your balance by raising your hands/arms into the guard position facing the focus point of your kick. Just balance on one foot in this position, then slowly straighten out your kicking leg with your toe pointed to "slap" your focus point with the flat part of the top of your foot, and return your leg to the chambered position. Slowly, lower the kicking leg down to touch your toe on the floor, while keeping your hip cocked up. Repeat slowly until you have a feel for the move. Someone else want to take a stab at the other kicks? LV, who loves to hear about more s on the list :-) SSS Great support! I just joined this list a couple of days ago and I just have to comment on how wonderful it is to see so much support for each other! All of you are already an inspiration to me and I haven't even started Tae Bo yet! (I know, I know - I have to get off my butt and do it!) I had some blood work done yesterday and was diagnosed as being anemic. I'm starting iron pills today so hopefully I'll get lots more energy. As soon as I get up tomorrow morning, I'm going to measure myself, then Tae Bo! I'm ready to get going! I do have a question -- how long does it take to master the kicks? I went through the instructional tape the other day and the kicks are really awkward for me. I guess it just takes time and perseverance! I hope everyone has a great weekend! As Deb has said: "Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step." Visit our new vault site http://taeboon.isportsdot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 Welcome . The other ( LOVE, we call her) gave you an incredible and correct description of the roundhouse kick. For the other kicks, I think it's best to just try them following 's instructions and watching those on the tape (TIP: you can never go wrong watching Shellie, his daughter; her form is perfect). You will pick up the moves and form with practice. We all have and I am a very slow learner when it comes to physical type things. Check out our introductions and some pictures at our web site at http://taeboon/isportsdot.com. Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 ** wrote: > > Yes it takes some time. I did notice something though..when we were doing > the Intro tape...(which reminds me that we have been doing the Intro for the > last 2 days but I got that BL2 tape today!!!!) I always noticed that I can > not keep my balance during the kicks...even though when I do the Basic or > Advanced tape I have no problems with the kicks. (except for double time > back kicks) Once you feel comfy with your form and the Intro tape then go on > to the Basic tape and I pretty much garentee that you will have an easier > time with the kicks!! One of the reasons for this phenomenon is that has you do the introduction tape at a very slow speed. It's harder to hold your balance at that speed. You can tell by watching the people in the classs who struggle with their balance on that tape. It's gets easier when the kicks speed up a bit. BUT, that doesn't mean to skip the introduction tape; it is necessary to learn the basic moves and form; just don't get frustrated with your balance problems in the beginning and use the chair whenever you want. Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 In a message dated 3/24/00 9:28:45 PM !!!First Boot!!!, CeeJaeC@... writes: << I just joined this list a couple of days ago and I just have to comment on how wonderful it is to see so much support for each other! All of you are already an inspiration to me and I haven't even started Tae Bo yet! (I know, I know - I have to get off my butt and do it!) I had some blood work done yesterday and was diagnosed as being anemic. I'm starting iron pills today so hopefully I'll get lots more energy. As soon as I get up tomorrow morning, I'm going to measure myself, then Tae Bo! I'm ready to get going! I do have a question -- how long does it take to master the kicks? I went through the instructional tape the other day and the kicks are really awkward for me. I guess it just takes time and perseverance! I hope everyone has a great weekend! >> !!! Welcome to the group. Kicks take time and you will always be perfecting them and getting them higher. You will feel better once you get your balance in a week or two. Don't give up no matter what because once you really start to master those moves the feeling is incredible!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 In a message dated 3/24/00 9:28:45 PM !!!First Boot!!!, CeeJaeC@... writes: << I just joined this list a couple of days ago and I just have to comment on how wonderful it is to see so much support for each other! All of you are already an inspiration to me and I haven't even started Tae Bo yet! (I know, I know - I have to get off my butt and do it!) I had some blood work done yesterday and was diagnosed as being anemic. I'm starting iron pills today so hopefully I'll get lots more energy. As soon as I get up tomorrow morning, I'm going to measure myself, then Tae Bo! I'm ready to get going! I do have a question -- how long does it take to master the kicks? I went through the instructional tape the other day and the kicks are really awkward for me. I guess it just takes time and perseverance! I hope everyone has a great weekend! >> !!! Welcome to the group. Kicks take time and you will always be perfecting them and getting them higher. You will feel better once you get your balance in a week or two. Don't give up no matter what because once you really start to master those moves the feeling is incredible!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 In a message dated 3/24/00 3:28:47 PM Central Standard Time, CeeJaeC@... writes: << I just joined this list a couple of days ago and I just have to comment on how wonderful it is to see so much support for each other! All of you are already an inspiration to me and I haven't even started Tae Bo yet! (I know, I know - I have to get off my butt and do it!) >> CINDY WELCOME ...... JUST HAVE TO SAY ONCE YOU GET STARTED YOU WILL NOT WANT TO STOP ......YOU MIGHT SURPRISE YOURSELF AND GET ENERGY FROM DOIN THE WORK OUTS I KNOW I DO ROMIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 In a message dated 3/24/00 5:16:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, CeeJaeC@... writes: << Thanks for the help ! I'll look for 's book tonight while I'm out shopping for 'workout' clothes! I'll keep doing the kicks til I get it right! I'm so excited about Tae Bo and I haven't even started yet - I can only imagine how much more excited I'll be once I'm addicted! LOL! >> Welcome to the group !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 ceejae-@... wrote: original article:tae-bo_on/?start=15450 > I just joined this list a couple of days ago and I just have to comment on > how wonderful it is to see so much support for each other! All of you are > already an inspiration to me and I haven't even started Tae Bo yet! (I know, > I know - I have to get off my butt and do it!) , Welcome to the group! You will find TONS of support and motivation here....it is a great group! Try not to worry about mastering the kicks right in the beginnning, it will come with time. Don't be afraid to use a chair for balance and really focus on your form.....form is more important than speed! Let us know how it goes once you've tried the Basic tape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 Welcome aboard, ! Just do the Instructional Tape for a while...taking breaks as you need them...until your iron pills take effect. You'll get lots of encouragement here! ;-) ceejae-@... wrote: original article:tae-bo_on/?start=15450 > I just joined this list a couple of days ago and I just have to comment on > how wonderful it is to see so much support for each other! All of you are > already an inspiration to me and I haven't even started Tae Bo yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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