Review(s): DVD Jane Fonda Collection: Complete Personal Trainer Series - Low Impact Aerobics and Stretch; Abs, Buns & Thighs; Total Body Sculpting
Go for the burn!
Some things to know: On the low impact routine, Jane Fonda isn't even there, it's led by three other ladies. The Basic workout is good, it's short and includes lots of squats. I was a complete mess trying to keep up with the steps and really just wanted to get down to doing more strenuous work, which happens in the "Abs, Buns and Thighs" sculpting workout. This one uses simple hand weights and easy moves and leaves out the silly "step-step-kick-step-aaaaaand again". There's a full body stretch with Jane that pales in comparison to all the popular
Pilates and Yoga DVD's. One other thing that bothers me with exercise DVD's is the lack of concern for repeat watching. So that 5 minute lecture from Jane Fonda on how I should strech, drink more water and get rid of my body ideals before the workout gets annoying to have to FFwd through. Every. Time. They should construct these so that you only need to push 2 buttons before the actual exercise starts. Also, my reason for ordering these is the women (though hideous in tan hose with thong leotards complete with belts, big hair and gold jewelry) are real women. I didn't want the current workout look of fake boobs, or a b-list celebrity showing me how to strip as exercise. These ladies made me laugh, but they kicked my ass. I'd take 80's tacky over Carmen Electra sleaze any day.
To the girls we left behind...
Some reviewers of the three re-released Jane Fonda exercise videos have used their reviews to support or explain-away Ms. Fonda's behavior during the Vietnam War. That being so, perhaps a comment from the opposite perspective will not be thought inappropriate.
These videos are a lot of fun and they are well done. There is no reason not to buy and enjoy them today. It was a different story when they first came out.
Ms. Fonda enjoyed a huge post-Hanoi Jane success 30 years ago. These exercise videos (and her exercise records and books) reportedly earned her $15 million. Back then America's mothers, wives, girlfriends and sisters elevated and enriched Ms. Fonda in a bit of perfidy that to this day leaves at least one of the happy few wondering about the girls we left behind. The war is long over but that was a stunning personal betrayal to many by the women they loved that still hurts.
Five stars so this comment will not affect the good overall content ratings of these videos.
Energy booster
This is an excellent workout DVD for someone who hasn't exercised for ages because it's easy and fun to follow. Good way to start a workout routine and to boost the energy.
Related DVD's Jane Fonda Collection: Complete Personal Trainer Series - Low Impact Aerobics and Stretch; Abs, Buns & Thighs; Total Body Sculpting
Right back into the 80s here. I used to do Jane fonda when I was little with my mom. I was excited to see it on DVD to try. Unlike a lot of the newer videos I have.. I really like Jane because she tells you why you're doing what you're doing (ie. she points to the muscle groups.. tells you what they're for... how to know which weights to use).
Compared to videos today-- this ones a bit cheesy ;-) I laughed a lot. But the workout is still there-- and so is the info. More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Jane Fonda DVD Release Date: Released the 26 April 2005 Special Order
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I think it's an amazing workout(s) for the money! I'm basically a lazy, unmotivated person I hate to admit so I love the option of just clicking on whichever day of the week it is, Monday through Sunday, and they have portions of the approximately 90 minutes of workouts edited for that day which are 35 to 46 minutes each day. They also have time crunch workouts you can do if you have less time available. They even have a 3rd option where you can program in your own workout! I'm 41, but have been working out and consider myself in intermediate shape and still am challenged with these workouts. I think this workout would be great for most beginners or intermediates, but anybody advanced would not be challenged. It does have cardio, weights, toning, and stretching/cooldowns. The choreography... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Shanda Sawyer - Charles A. Bangert DVD Release Date: Released the 28 December 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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