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Tae-Bo, n. orig. U.S.
Brit. |ˈtʌɪbəʊ|, U.S. |ˈtaɪˌboʊ|
Forms: 19– Tae Bo, 19– Tae-Bo, 19– Taebo; Also with lower-case initial(s).
[‹ tae (in tae kwon do n.) + bo- (in boxing n.2), with pronunciation apparently remodelled after the ending of tae kwon do n.]
A proprietary name for: a fitness routine which combines elements of tae kwon do, boxing, and aerobics, performed to music. In early use also more fully tae-bo-aerobics.
1994Los Angeles Times 4 Nov. (Valley Life! Suppl.) 32/1 The ancient art of self-defense has been combined with the latest aerobic steps of the '90s. And whether it's called Tae-bo-aerobics, Cardiobox or some other name, this is one killer workout. 1999Time 15 Mar. 77/1 Tae-Bo is not for the faint of spirit, or the weak of back. It is a gruelling combination of punches, kicks and squats set to the rhythms of hip-hop. 2001Sunday Herald (Glasgow) 25 Mar. (7 Days section) 16/2 Ashtanga yoga..is still popular, but the big news is Tae Bo, martial arts-style aerobics. 2005Pacific Daily News (Hagatna, Guam) (Nexis) 22 Sept. 11 b Siquig stays active by doing taebo three times a week. |