Sports and Fitness

Professional dancer and trainer Beth Lane leads three low-impact, free-form aerobic dance workouts to the saucy sounds of a live Afro-Brazilian percussion band -- no dance experience necessary. ~ Sarah Welsh, All Movie Guide

Fitness expert Billy Blanks demonstrates the latest variation on his tae bo workout regimen -- an exercise program which combines martial arts with aerobics to build muscles while burning calories -- in this video. Billy Blanks: Tae Bo - Fat Blasting Cardio offers a high-impact cardiovascular workout designed to increase your heart rate, boost your metabolism, and burn off fat for a leaner and stronger body. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Get ready to "krump" it up as some of L.A.'s hottest street dancers take to the streets in this release that's sure to get your body moving. From South Central to Venice Beach and Hollywood, krump dancing is taking the nation by storm and kids across the nation face-off in dance contests to see just who's got the sickest moves. After watching the Shake City All Stars take on L.A.'s famed KRUMP dancers, watch as Gizmo, Hurricane, Mijo, Tight Eyez, and Tsunami break down their best moves so that home viewers can see just what it takes to make a krump superstar! ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

A strong religious bent sets this Tae Bo workout apart from its predecessors; devout Christian and fitness extraordinaire Billy Blanks encourages reaching out to God when another set of roundhouse kicks seems impossible. This faith-based exercise technique implements scripture, prayer, and Blanks' personal experiences in finding spirituality, and his belief of its essentiality in his journey to physical fitness. Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Believers' Workout: The Strength Within is slightly harder than the previous inspirational title, Tae Bo Believers' Workout: The Power Within, though viewers hoping for a more strenuous workout may want to try the Tae Bo Advanced Workout. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

Fitness expert Billy Blanks offers the latest variation on his popular martial-arts influenced workout system Tae-Bo in this exercise video. Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Contact, Vol. 1 demonstrates a new routine centered around an inflatable punching bag which is designed to burn calories, tone muscles, and increase energy and stamina. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Billy Blanks started a revolution in fitness training with his "Tae Bo" system, and on this exercise video he presents a special workout designed just for kids. Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Kicks features Blanks and a group of youngsters demonstrating a special low-impact version of his exercise regimen designed especially for children. Blanks' program helps teach kids about the importance of regular exercise and eating right, and emphasizes that working out can be fun. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Designed for those who have already achieved a certain level of physical fitness, Billy Blanks: Billy's BootCamp -- Ultimate BootCamp features the Tae Bo instructor leading the viewer through a variety of exercises designed to strengthen muscles and burn fat. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

As Major League Baseball's most controversial slugger closes in on Hank Aaron's all-time record of 755 home runs, ESPN's Emmy Award-winning Classic Sports Century offers a comprehensive profile of star athlete Barry Bonds. For years accusations of steroid use have cast a dark shadow over Bonds' achievements while simultaneously straining his relationship with teammates. A thirteen-time all star who became the only player in the history of the game to amass 500 home runs and 500 steals, Bonds has been unabashedly vocal about his desire to meet and surpass Aaron's impressive record. With the documentary, viewers are invited down into the dugout to get up close and personal with the athlete who has helped to bring home countless runners for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Francisco Giants. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide