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Reprint from Billboard
Magazine.
Cardio
Athletic Kickbox
Fitness buffs caught up in the "Tae Bo"
craze might appreciate this alternative cardio-kickboxing
workout. A high energy routine created by fitness trainer
Eversley Forte, it combines boxing punches, martial-arts
kicks, and other athletic drills to tone muscles and
strengthen the heart. Forte's instruction style is
focused yet relaxed. He clearly enjoys introducing new
takers to his routine, which is being taught at selected
health clubs in the San Francisco area. In a bid not to
isolate any men or women who want to join in, he offers
modifications on his workout for low-, moderate-, and
high-impact intensity.
©BPI Communications, Inc. Used
with permission from Billboard® Tae Bo® and Billy Blanks® are
registered trademarks of BG Star Productions.
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Fitness Magazine
As reviewed in Fitness Magazine - Kickbox at
Home: Cardio
Athletic Kickbox Video
Rated: Excellent, easy-to-follow combinations
Comments: Basic Boxing-style aerobic routine; 30
minutes cardio plus abs, punch combos, kicks and power
jumps.
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Stanford
University - The Stanford Daily
Forte kicks students
into shape with cardio class “Punch, hook, front kick, side kick!” he yells,
standing beside you, calling for you to continue, grunting with each move.
“Just eight more.” He moves around the room, scanning for another tired person.
Finding one, he approaches and starts shadow boxing. It is a typical Monday
afternoon in Roble Gym, where Eversley Forte is instructing his bi-weekly
cardiovascular, non-contact kickboxing class. (Click for more)
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All Spirit Fitness - Cardio Athletic Kickbox Instructor series
"Forte makes the session a lot of fun, ultimately giving Blanks a run for
his money. Intermediate exercisers will be happiest with this video. It's a
little too lightweight for many advanced exercisers, and definitely a stretch
for total beginners. So if you know your way around kickboxing, but want to
learn more - and better - this video will make a good addition to your library.
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Library Journal - Reprint from Vol 124, No 16
The Cardio Athletic Kickbox method was developed by
Eversley Forte -- martial artist, actor, stunt performer,
and certified trainer and teacher. It is obvious from his
stilted delivery and line readings in the opening
sequence that acting is the least of these. Where he, and
the video, turn interesting and useful is when the
workout begins. Forte combines fundamental aerobics
principles and the basic athletic moves of kickboxing
(presently a very hot sport among men and women). The
participants and demonstrators here are, of course, in
perfect physical form and well schooled in the technique.
Forte's expertise as an instructor is apparent: his pace,
count downs, and motivations are superb. Two participants
work at a low-impact level, a great advantage for most
viewers. The stretches, rotations, kicks, taps, and
swings are more than enough to keep the tape visually and
athletically varied. The music track is appropriately
familiar and underscored. This video is an interesting,
authoritative alternative for any library. ©Library Journal
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