T-Tapp Basic Workout Plus

I bought this DVD in April 2017, along with the book. It took me a while to get through the book bc the workouts were explained in it, and I’m a visual person so it was hard to read about the steps and trying to implement them. Reading the science behind the T-Tapp program helped me understand the moves better once I watched the instructional workout.As my pic shows, I started learning the Basic Workout on 9/3/17. Within a week of starting my foot pain went away. In a month, I lost a total of 23.75” from my body, and my triglycerides went from 249mg/DL to 89mg/DL. I didn’t change my diet at all.I did the instructional workout (about 20 mins long) for two weeks everyday. After that I did the 15 min workout daily for a long time. I hate exercising, I’ll be honest. I’m also a mom. But I can absolutely spare 15 mins a day to focus on ME and my health.There is a learning curve. Yes, you will be sore. Yes, you will sweat PROFUSELY in 15 mins. But keep going, and REALLY focus on doing the moves correctly and you will see awesome results.

Wow, I really like this. I have stuck with it since March. I bought the 49 dollar one and I do the 15 minute workout along with the Hoe Downs, so 18 minutes. What helps is the shorter time. I don't think I would've stuck with it if it was 45 minutes. I did lose a clothing size, and considering I have thyroid problems, I am happy. What I found was that it really does build and strengthen you around your spine and stomach area. I can't believe what it does to the stomach area, I feel so much stronger and my posture is much better. At first when I started doing it, I would consciously try to walk with that good posture like for the workout, but after I while my muscles were stronger and I don't have to think about it. I do the work out almost every day. She is professional and I like her voice. I love feeling better and my stomach hasn't been this flat in a long time. This is different than any other work out I have ever done. She has put a lot of thought in every exercise.

At 30 years old, I had already thrown my lower back out twice, had a major neck & head injury that left me with debilitating migraines and neck and shoulder pain. Plus a floating knee-cap so I was dependent upon a knee-brace for any physical activity. I didn't want to be completely dependent upon expensive chiropractic care and massage therapy for the rest of my life.A friend suggested this workout, saying her sister (who suffered from migraines) experienced good results. I was skeptical, but willing to try anything.After 4 months, I am thoroughly impressed! I don't do the workout everyday, some weeks I only do the Primary Back Stretch once or twice a week, and it has improved my posture; I haven't had a migraine in 4 months; I haven't noticed the burning/aching pain in my neck and shoulders for 4 months; plus, as a bonus, my left knee has improved dramatically. I wasn't intending to rehabilitate my knee with this workout, but this past weekend, I went hiking without a knee brace and did not experience any knee cap slipping, knee pain, or soreness because of T-Tapp Basic Workout.The workout is a bit confusing at first. Give it two or three tries with the instructional DVD first, and then go to the regular 15-minute workout. It is an easy 15 minute workout if you allow yourself a few workout sessions to figure it out. I find the Tempo DVD better once I knew the workout, partly because you can choose each segment of the workout in their own separate chapters and partly because it is slower and allows for better stretching with the aerobic workout.

I've been an exerciser since my teens. I am currently 42. I had tired of the jumping and gyrating of high impact aerobics and other forms of exercise. Just as I was coming to this realization, I happened upon Teresa Tapp and T-Tapp being shown on my local PBS station. Curious, I purchased the Basic Workout Plus. It is a 15 minute workout. I was skeptical. Could I get a decent workout in 15 minutes? The answer is YES!! Her workout is medically and anatomically based. It's almost like physical therapy. Anyone of any age can do it. There is NO jumping. There is no complicated choreography. I do not need any equipment. After the 15 minute exercise, my heart is pumping and my muscles feel as if they've been working. I have since ordered the Total Workout. It is longer, with added moves. I really enjoy it.

I would have chosen zero stars if that was an option. Upon receiving this item, I read through the literature, then did the first intro workout. I found her comments to be excessive and not helpful as she explained body types, and reasons for the body positions for the workout. I didn't think it was a good idea to lock the knee joints as much as the workouts seemed to require, and did not care for her strange little chants. I felt pain in my knees and lower back beforethe workout was complete. I knew this product wasn't going to be safe oreffective for me, even though lots of folks seemed to benefit from it. I packaged it up the next day and went on Amazon for a return authorization for return. I was SHOCKED to see that T Tapp had refunded only $17.99 of my purchase price. The total price was $37.95. I called Amazon immediately and they assured me that I would receive a full refund. I have never had this happen before and am so pleased that Amazon stands behind its customers 100%. I will let you know happens after Amazon contacts them.

I bought this DVD because it was specifically advertised as helpful to people with rheumatoid arthritis (which I have). All I can say is that you have to be in complete remission to do this workout comfortably. Every single movement is an intentional sharp, fast jerking on the joints. If your joints are inflamed, this simply hurts and increases the inflammation. In my opinion, there's no way to adapt it to be comfortable for anyone with joint pain. That said, if you are healthy and simply looking for weight loss, it does get your heart rate up, and it's a unique core strengthening workout.