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Richard Simmons is the king of motivational exercise, especially if you're a beginner. This video workout is a dance party simulating a class reunion, with an energizing live band playing lively hits from the '50s and '60s, such as "It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To," "Great Balls of Fire," and "Dancing in the Streets." The singers and musicians sometimes come offstage and dance with the exercisers, adding to the energy and festivity. The choreography is very simple, low impact, light intensity, and appropriate for beginners and overweight exercisers. (You may not get your heart rate up if you're very fit, although you'll enjoy the music.) Richard doesn't do much in the way of cueing--he assumes you'll just follow along. His onscreen class has women and men of all body shapes and sizes, and everyone is having a blast. You will, too. At the end, the exercisers dance down the floor and the screen flashes how many pounds they've lost--several have lost more than 100 pounds. (22 minutes of aerobics, total 43 minutes with warm-up, cool down, and stretch.) Read more

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Pop Cultural Masterpiece
The workout is a lot of fun, but even if you are not buying it for the exercise, this video delivers a ton of fun and a trip down memory lane.Were we really so young, fat, and naive?Awesome!

workout?
I thought Richard Simmons would offer a good energetic workout. I would recomend this product to the elderly or people with physical conditions, I on the other hand got more of a workout walking to the mailbox to get this tape. I stood in front of the tv for about 15 min's waiting for them to start the actual workout I then started fast forwarding looking for the workout. I never found it. I then took the tape out and put another one in. If you are looking for a good workout I would recommend you look elsewhere. Sorry Richard.

Richard Simmons = good
First of all I would just like to say that I love Richard Simmons and his tapes have made me happier than any other workout tape I have ever used. I am 16 years old, and when I was little, about 3 or 4, my mom bought Richard Simmons: Sweatin' to the Oldies, her and her friends would excercise to it and bring their daughters along and we would dance and just have a good time to the music. Now, they haven't done that in years, well, probobly about 12 years actually, and I, being the naive teenager I was, would make fun of my mom for having done Richard Simmons because it seemed so lame. But then a couple years ago, in secret, because I would have been devistated to like, have my older brother and his friends come down and see me doing Richard Simmons, I put in Richard Simmons and excerised with him. And I actually really liked it! I loved the cheesy dance moves and watching the people on the tape sing along to the music! It makes you feel so good about yourself and (suprisingly) did not make me feel like a loser! It made me feel good. Now if I ever am feeling like I have been lazy all day but it's too rainy or cold to go outside running and I'm too lazy (or it's too late) to go to the gym, I pop in Richard Simmons. It still makes me feel good. At the end of the workout whenyou cool down he tells you to "Give yourself a hug" and it makes me smile, everytime. ... Read more

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Love it!
This is my all time favorite workout video!This video is great for the young and the old because it combines fun dance moves with great oldies classics that everyone can enjoy.It's the perfect workout for those with bad joints or do not have a wide range of motion.The perfect start and end to a more thinner, happier you!!

My Favorite workout Video
This right here is the best workout video. I first got into it late in my elementary school years. Ten years later, I still do it a couple times a week. Instead of using bottles as weights as they do in the video, I usually use soup cans. I have problems in my joints, and I cannot do any excersizes that put too much stress on my joints. I love this video because you can do it in your living room in your pajamas. I love it because it is easy to catch on to and I think it is a lot of fun. It is real motivational on those days you just dont want to excersize, but you see how much fun the people are having in the video, singing along, dancing, cheering, counting out the steps....I do it on those days when you just dont want to get out of bed. I do it as a warmup before i go running. I do it when I have too much energy or when I really have nothing better to do. I do it the week of finals when I need a study break but need to keep moving so I dont fall asleep. Basically, I do it all the time. I always bring it to 'workout video night'. My friends and I get together and everyone brings workout videos. I always make everyone start with this video because not only is it my favorite, I think it is a classic because it uses oldies that every knows and are fun to dance to. This is the perfect video to start a new workout schedule or to add some fun to a current one. I highly recommend this tape to everyone, all ages and sizes.

GREAT VIDEO HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ONE
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Billed as the "future of fitness" and hawked by numerous celebrities, Billy Blanks's Tae-Bo actually deserves much of the hype it's receiving. A mixture of boxing punches and martial arts kicks, Tae-Bo is fun Read more

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Tae Bo Workouts
I have to say how wonderful, motivational and challenging tae bo workouts are.In 2 months I've lost 32 pounds, I do tae bo 6 times per week for about 3 months now.I must share the toning results.I've never thought there were actually muscles under the fat in my body after losing 32 pounds.I can see a huge diference on the way I feel,my energy, I feel more confident. I know if I keep doing tae bo I can get to my goal.
AWESOME!
I love tae-bo! Billy Blanks is awesome and Tae-bo is fun and easy to use. This dvd is great because it has the different workouts so you can choose what level of difficulty you want. The 8 minute workout is also nice because it's quick enough to do if you only have a few minutes, but effective enough to get your heart pumping and let you feel like you've actually worked out, even if it's only for 8 minutes! I think anyone can do taebo-whether you are super-fit or out of shape. And if you can't quite do all of the moves in the workouts, Billy will show you ways to make them easier. Give Tae-bo a chance! I bet you'll like it!

Gets RESULTS! Offers everything it promises!
I bought this set back in 1999, reluctantly.I had never found a good exercise video and was getting the four pack hoping that at least ONE would be good.Well, it's 2006 and I am still doing Tae Bo.I have expanded my collection of videos (and DVDs now) but I still love the originals!Billy is an extremely motivational instructor, and you really feel the vibe of the people in the videos.It pushes you to reach out and grab that little something extra, and when you do and you reach the goal, WOW, it feels AMAZING!
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WOW!!
What an amazing video! I received it today. I just popped it in. This video is not only easy to do, but you can really feel it working. I purchased this video for $1.55 and what a BUY!! I would recommend it to anyone. I am 50 pounds overweight and I can do it. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something different. Great great video!

An Inspirational Product
Not only is this a truly great workoutthat will get you in shape and keep you in shape, it has also been a real inspiration to me in my life and work... When I was getting ready to produce the NEW SEX NOW video, there was a lot of back and forth about whether I should actually be in the video myself or hire performers to do the New Sex demonstration (I am an Ivy League graduate, after all!)One of my confidants asked me, "Is Billy Blanks in his Tae Bo video?" and I said, "He is." And my friend said, "If he's in his video, then you should be in your video." So I am. Thanks Billy, for making a great program and for being such an inspiration.

Excellent workout to fight cellulite/squishy out of shape legs and butt
A few years ago I borrowed these tapes from my sister when I wanted to get in shape for a trip to the islands and decided to start with the basic tape.Let me start by saying I HATE jumping around and aerobics on a whole. I was not terribly out of shape but I had lost all my muscle tone and definition in my legs and [back]. Anyway, I started doing the basic Monday through Friday and let me tell you, within 3 weeks I changed my squishy [back] and thighs into sculpted thighs with NO cellulite and a beautiful [back] (not one line or lump or bump, smooth booty)it was a wonderful feeling to put on shorts or a bikini with so much pride and confidence.My abs were like a washboard...I recently decided to start working out again and I was looking through old photos and came across a pic of myself in a bikini shot that I took on that island and then I said to myself TAE-BO!!!!I have to laugh because I always refer to those days as my glory days and when people would ask how I did it I would say "tae-bo basic" and low carbs...anyway the point is that I know it works...trust me.Needless to say, the tapes were borrowed and never returned to me and so after googling them, I found them on amazon and I purchased the basic tape and I am eagerly awaiting its arrival (I mean literally twiddling thumbs in excitement).If you want a sculpted body and a relatively manageable (you can get throught it) workout tai-bo basic is for you.I had bought the tae-bo live a couple years ago to get the same effect but I couldn't follow through it was too hard, I felt drained after, that's why I am endorsing the BASIC ORIGINAL tape because I was able to stick to it.Anyway sorry for the long review but I just had to add my 2 cents.For all the people out there, especially the ladies that are fighting to get back muscle tone and are not afraid of a sculpted cellulite free body, do tae-bo ORIGINAL BASIC workout and eat healhty meals limiting the food you know is crap and you will see results, well I did so it's worth a try. ... Read more

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PLEADING
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, WHEN WILL THIS BE AVAILABLE ON DVD?HOWCOME EVERYTHING ELSE CAN BE FOUND ON DVD, BUT NOT THIS????LET ME JUST TELL YOU, I AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE REVIEWS!!!I HAVE HAD THIS TAPE SINCE COLLEGE, AND I HAVE BEEN THROUGH ALL OF THE OTHERS, TOO.AS HILARIOUSLY 80'S AND CHEESY AS IT SURELY IS, THE "ORIGINAL" IS THE BEST!IT IS THE ONLY ONE THAT DOESN'T CONTAIN 3 MILLION REPS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF SQUATS! (I HATE SQUATS AND THEY HURT MY KNEES)I AM ACTUALLY CONTEMPLATING BUYING A VCR JUST SO I CAN DO MY TAPE AGAIN!!!!PLEASE GET THIS RECORDED ON TO DVD... PLEASE?!!!?

The only butt routine i have found that really works!
I accidentally gave this tape away and now am going to buy a new one. I wanted a DVD so I tried the newer buns of steel DVD's, but none of them do the floor work outs. Greg gets you on the floor to really target all kinds of muscles in there that you didn't even know you had. And he makes sure you are in the right position and understand the move before starting each one. All the other DVD's just have you do squats and lunges over and over and it can be rough on your knees and they go fast without concern of tequnique or injury. Each one of Gregs exercises is unique and does not hurt your back or knees. I am an athlete, and let me tell you this video will give you above and beyond what just rigourous excercise can do. It gives you shape, form and reduction of cellulite in those very difficult areas! And greg is not annoying, at no time do you want to slap him like those peppy ladies. He is nice and encouraging

Your whole lower body will burn
I did not think this tape would have such an effect on my lower body.I never had done it before and my aunt gave it to me so I thought I would give it a try.Me and my mom went through the whole and by the end I was going to beg for mercy.
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Richard is the best!!!!!!!!!
Richard's workouts are very awesome, he is very incouraging and helpful. Just like most of his videos, he always has the everyday kinda person in them, all shapes and sizes, and thats a big incouragement. This video I think out of all the sweatin to the oldies, is the best, it's very energetic and makes you really sweat, but yet you feel really good after the workout, not like most that make you feel exasted! Richard is just the best! I know he is helping me through a tough time with my weight and i'm slimmin down wonderfully! Good luck to everyone and don't feel hopeless, keep it up and you'll get where you need to be!!! GODDESS BLESS!!!!!!!!

What a fun and motivating workout!!
Believe it, this tape is super!I have several workout tapes and get so ultra bored but not with this one.
I always come back to this one
I'm actually just 22 yrs old, but I have struggled with my weight all of my life and everyday of it. My appreciation for Richard Simmons began when I was a young child. My mom loves him and when the original Sweatin to the oldies came about, she and her sisters passed it around. I always ended up "sweatin" along with my mom whenever she'd do it, but not to lose weight, just to have fun. Finally in junior high I began to realize I needed to make a serious change and I began doing Richard's tapes almost every night. Midway thru highschool, I had dropped almost 60 pounds and I credit him with a lot of my success. This specific video is tops. I don't like "Sweatin" 2 very much for whatever reason and the first one got old a long time ago, but somehow it stands that this one is a keeper for me.My favorite ditty is "I get around"...it's actually surprisingly vigorous for Richard! Because these videos aren't overloaded with tough moves, it's easier to do them daily, which to me is the healhiest idea. Light-moderate exercise each day until the weight comes off! GOOD LUCK! ... Read more

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Awesome abs!!
This video offers a great ab workout.I've already worn out two videos and I am now on my third tape.I've used this video for over eight years and never get bored.The exercises are always effective - even after all these years.I really appreciate Tamilee's knowledge and experience.

Great abdominals
Tamilee Webb really knows what shes doing.This tape a three seperated ab workouts for three seperate days.I got this tape a while back now and it still works.My abs really took shape.I do this tape with my other workouts for added variety.Let me tell you this is one of the best abs tape ever made.I have a lot of abs tapes that I use from the Firm,Denise Austin and others,I like them alot too.This is my favorite.It makes want to check out the other Abs of steel tapes.I think I will.You people who have not tried this yet,Let me tell.BUY IT

An abs workout that 100% works!
Tamilee's abs workout is great. She provides three 10 min workouts that you alternate with. This ensures the you never plateau. Her instruction is clear and easy to follow. You even get a glut workout too. To see results, however, you must follow her program regularly. In addition, you will need to combine the abs workout with regular cardio exercise and a proper diet to really see the results of Tamilee's program. I highly recommend this workout for anyone serious about getting their abs in shape. ... Read more

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This multilevel class is safe for and accessible to beginners, and just right for intermediates. Three of Fonda's able and motivating instructors teach the 45-minute step class. Half the room does lower-intensity moves; the other uses higher steps and higher-intensity techniques. The teaching technique is excellent: a pattern is taught on the floor before taking it up on the step. One participant does the routines totally without the step to guide beginners or others who don't feel comfortable using the step. The patterns never get very complex, but they are varied enough to keep you interested and energized, and you can adjust your step height to make the workout harder if you wish. The instructors cue seamlessly. Fonda herself teaches the 10-minute abdominal segment, with enough variations of the standard crunch to keep your abs contracting and your mind engaged. Read more

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Very basic, buy very enjoyable...
I really liked this workout, I have been a regular exerciser for nearly 3 1/2 years and would consider myself intermediate where stepping is concerned.I have found that I prefer low impact step workouts with simpler choreography.Plus, I do most of my cardio following strength training, so I need something easy to follow and something that will give me a good workout without being overly taxing.This one fits the bill for me.
Great step workout from Jane
I loved this workout.I thought it was very intense and easy to follow.The ab portion at the end of the tape is very effective.Jane just does the ab portion though.There are three of Jane Fonda`s instructers leading the step routine.I think they are very good at instructing and they cue well.
awesome workout !!!!
I love this tape.. I lost almost 30 pounds and lots of inches doing this 4 days a week.. its worth it.. I know its over 10 years old but I'm telling you.. you will see results right away with this tape.. Highly recommend!! ... Read more

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amazing
i remembre first finding callanetics,about ten years ago,and i have to say after getting very big with each child,callan always brings me back to an amazing beautiful body.
Take your time and keep doing it!
I did callanetics at a gym about 6 years ago, and I remember dropping 1 dress size after only one month.Then life got in the way and I stopped doing it.When I saw this tape on Amazon, I had to buy it.I've been doing the tape for the past 2 weeks, and I have to tell you, I can feel my body getting firmer and more flexible.The exercises are hard, so don't let Callan's soft tone and slow pace fool you.Take your time and don't be discouraged.Some reviews complained about how boring the music and Callan are.I turn the radio on in the background while I do the tape to alleviate that problem.Slow and steady wins the race.Take your time, keep the right form, and you'll be fine.

Great workout video
I love Callanetics! I am very athletic and have extremely musclular thighs, I always have since I was little. So I don't like to workout with weights at the gym that much because I start bulking up even when I am doing lots of cardio. Anyways I started swimming and doing Callanetics and yoga and I really have liked the result. I feel as if my legs look a lot leaner more like a dance than a body builder. I also like doing the quick calanetic tapes if you just want to work on one troublesome area. Although this tape is 80's style Its definitely a keeper. Just watch your form when performing the exercises! Hope this helped and you get to meet all your summer fitness goals. :) ... Read more

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GREEEAT Workout
I'm 22 and I STILL Love this workout.My mom used to use it when I was really little and I loved the singing in the workout :-)I prefer DVD to VHS and unfortunately... This one couldnt come along for the change...But a lot of these exercises are spectacular*There are pilates moves in the video that work out your abs, butt and thighs.I still do a lot of these exercises on my own when I feel the new exercise dvds dont hit the spot enough.
I LOVE JANE FONDA
the beg. section has 12 min of cardio. 12 min? that sounds like nothing right? but trust meeee, it will def. get you sweating, esp if you really push yourself and put energy into it.
Best workout tape I have ever bought!
This is the best workout tape I have ever bought.I read all the reviews on amazon and I was curious what everyone one was talking about, now I know.Thisvideo is encouraging, it really make you push yourself.I really hate cardio workouts with steps that go on forever.However this cardio is fast upbeat and a challenge.The toning segments, despite being over a decade old are still a challenge.I recommend this video if you really need that extra push to get your exercise routine going.This tape features two workouts it is worth the investment.
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Good Concept, Too fast
To be honest, I can't see how a lot of people have given this workout 5 stars.I love the concept but this advanced tape is poorly done.First, the stretching at the beginning is ridiculous - way to fast for a warm up/stretch (practically gave me whip lash when I did the neck stretches).This was the biggest disappointment.Second, the double time movements are impossibe to do correctly (due to the speed) and dangerous.Third, the video quality is the worst I have ever seen and it seems like the routine was put together in one take without proper editing, cueing, etc. A workout for martial artists
As a martial artist for 5 years, I have high recommendations for this video.The key is to adjust it to your own capabilities.Some of the moves are VERY high impact (for example, the jumping front kick) and will wreck your knees or ankles if you do them repeatedly.In addition, some of the moves are so fast they don't allow you to focus on the muscles you're working out.As long as you take this video at your own pace, it's great! Good workout, but really annoying problems
Overall, I'd say this is a good workout.The cardio is intense and you really get the chance to tone your muscles.It's a fast way to work out your entire body.However... the sets are really uneven and proper form is often sacrificed for speed.Billy goes off on "inspirational" tangents while you're left doing multiple extra sets.I've been doing this tape five days a week for the last six months and have actually seen a noticeable difference in the toning on one side of my body!That's how off kilter the sets are.Also, there are several moves where he takes you into "double-time" where you are asked to do the move so quickly, any hope for maintaining proper form flies out the window.Even the people on the tape have poor form during these sets.I usually maintain "single-time."I keep better form, get the same results, and minimize the risk of injury.Even with these problems, I still like Tae Bo and I'm still doing the workout (I've just switched sides so I can even out my muscle tone)!I wouldn't recommend buying this Advanced Workout but maybe the "Live" version is better... I don't know, but it might be worth a try.Hopefully they've worked through some of the kinks. ... Read more

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Abs of Steel 2 - AWESOME!
After having five children and being 46 years old, there was no way I was going to have good abs.I was wrong.This tape has done what nothing else has done in the past 17 years!I have rock hard, washboard abs, and no one would believe that I have ever had five kids!Granted I do do both workouts EVERY DAY; one in the morning, the other at night, and I am on a high protein diet, but this tape WORKS.I also sometimes do Tami Lee's first Abs of Steel, just for variety.Another good one!

More intense than the first one
Abs of Steel 2 uses most of the same exercises from Abs of Steel 1, but increases the reps, speed, and duration of them. She also adds modified push ups to the routines. A definite all-around workout for the abs. Great for at-home solo training.

Tamilee gives you killer abs fast
I've had video for close to 10 years now, and it's still a regular part of my exercise rotation - because it works! The two 15-minute programs are advanced and challenging - the first focuses on the front part of the abdominals and the second focuses more on the obliques. Both alternate abdominals and push-ups. Most of the exercises are done with the legs and arms off the floor so you can't cheat. Tamilee is always smiling and looks like she's having a great time doing the workout. She has a master's degree and teaches you all the proper names for the muscles as you do the workout. So you get smarter as well as stronger! ... Read more

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SO much fun!
I love ALL the Neena and Veena videos, but this one is one of my favorites.The movements are easy to do and you don't think you've got a great workout going because it doesn't LOOK or feel like you're doing much, and then before you know if you're sweating and tired and it feels great.You do a lot of different moves so it doesn't even feel like you're spending 30 minutes working out.I love, as I said, these vidoes and this combined with the fat burning are better than anything for losing weight and toning up.I used to run five miles every day and I SWEAR these workouts are way better than that and WAY more fun.

Nice workout, not for beginner bellydancers
First of all, let me say that this is not for someone who has never experienced bellydancing.They don't explain the moves, I'm guessing that they expect that you've already done their Basic Moves tape.The voiceover says "Now well do this" and they go right into it.No slowing it down.This is a cardio oriented workout, and they don't slow down the pace at all.I also want to mention that while it is a decent arms and abs workout, the part of my body that got the most attention was my calves.Just let me say this.I am a dancer.I have been since I was about 6.I have fairly developed calf muscles.After this workout, honestly, if I didn't know better, I'd say I had never used those muscles before in my life.Wow.The set is amazing, and Neena and Veena are fairly easy to follow.If you're prepared for a serious lower leg workout, this tape is for you.

Great to Workout but NOT for learning Belly Dancing
i got this tape from a friend and it doe makes you sweat and it works your arms a lot. The tummy too but i felt my arms more. Maybe cuz i already have abs. Anyway this is not for learning belly dancing whille working out, its for a workout only.
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My Kind of Exercise
This was one of the first Walk Away the Pounds videos I bought and I still find it (months later) to be useful & fun to do.I prefer to walk outside but with winter coming, I need to do something else that will not hurt my knees with a lot of lunges & difficult dance-like moves.I enjoy the quick pace, the distance meter & theongoing encouragement - I tune it out sometimes but usually I find it takes my mind off the time.I have since bought several other, longer videos to vary the workout routines but I recommend this video as well as the 3-mile for a good, strong workout.I have never found an aerobic workout to benefit my weight loss goals but this program seems to be the exception. I am looking forward to trying more of Leslie's videos this winter!

Simple & Effective
Within a short amount of time (less than 30 minutes) you can walk two miles while burning a ton of calories because of the extra movements Leslie adds.While it's not challenging, I felt great after finishing the video because I felt a sense of accomplishment.I walked two miles, in my house.There's no excuse for putting this one off.It's easy, fun and it's also a nice change from my yoga & pilates routine.This would be a great video for someone who puts off exercising.You don't need one single piece of equipment.Do it in your bare feet if you want.You'll feel great but completing the video.
Simple but effective workout
This workout is very good for toning your muscles and burning calories; however, I would get bored if I did it everyday.It has has minimal variety compared to other workout programs (dance-based aerobics, etc.), and I like variety.Still, this tape is a great workout for those days when I don't feel like thinking and trying to remember the next step/combo.Also, during the summer, it is great, because you can walk inside in the air conditioning and only break a light sweat! Just a note--if you buy this tape by itself, make sure you purchase two pound weights.You will need them if you want to make your arm toning more effective. ... Read more

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The Perfect Workout for Preggos
Of all the prenatal videos I bought, this was my absolute favorite. It makes you sweat and helps to stretch you out, but more importantly, it's fun. I have some other videos and they put me right to sleep. I love this video.

Best labor and delivery prep
As someone who is of intermediate fitness level in the middle of my 2nd trimester, I was disappointed with the cardio (salsa) segment of this video.Maybe when I am deep in my 3rd trimester, this salsa dancing might be all I can handle.In the meantime, I will continue using Kathy Smith's Great Buns and Thighs Step workout for cardio (at beginner-level/low impact intensity), which I highly recommend.
Fit Mama is the Best
I am on my second trimester and started doing the Fit Mama workout, it is the best I've tried so far.It is simple and easy to follow.The exercises are well-tailored to a pregnant body, and leave you feeling energized, but relaxed.The repetition of the exercises lets you truly focus and appreciate your changing body and its needs of the day.I give it an A+. ... Read more

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Health and fitness experts are exhorting us to incorporate weight training into our fitness programs--it's especially important for women for building bone density, but the truth is that working with weights increases your metabolism (are you listening? this means more fat-burning) all day. As with the cardio workout, Smith has designed two 20-minute workouts; on hectic days, doing the first alone is plenty, and on other days doing both programs will combine to help you see fast results. The movements are basic (including the all-important single-arm rows, key to building back muscles and keeping posture correct), and the delivery inviting and completely unintimidating. If you've been thinking of beginning a weight program, this (and a couple of sets of inexpensive hand weights) is really all you need to get started. Smith and crew will leave you pumped. Read more

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A great, short workout!
I really like the upper body workout.There are options for using heavy or light weights.You definitely get a good toning workout for arms, chest and back.As other reviews indicate, there is not a warm-up, so be ready to warm up before beginning this workout.A thorough, short workout!

Don`t try to use weights Kathy
This was one of the worst tapes I have ever done.This is no quik fix program.I don`t think Kathy Smith is that good of an instructer.She break this workout down into two parts,I on`t like that sort of thing.I did the whole 60 minute tape,I was not pleased.I think she is not clear with her instructing.Back in the day Kathy Smith didn`t even use weights.She is just trying to copy the Firm.I don`t like her old tapes either.I thought this was terrible and I would not do it again.

Re-packaging the same old product
I liked this workout the first time I bought it as her fatburning workout.The second time I bought it re-packaged I thought it was a fluke. This time I bought this since it sounded more like weight training and less like circuit training, so it must be different.Nope.I have 5 Kathy Smith videos, all three with different titles and covers only three different contents. I feel this is highly unethical and contacted her company.One month later and I have yet to receive a response. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

This 40-minute 1997 video presents fit and lean Denise Austin on a beach leading you and her two assistants (one man, one woman) through a muscle endurance and strengthening workout with weights. Depending on your level, you might choose weights of one to 10 pounds. You want your muscles to fatigue after Austin's 13 to 18 controlled repetitions of each exercise. This workout is more challenging and more technique-oriented then most of Austin's. Austin switches muscle groups non-stop until you've worked all your major upper- and lower-body muscles. She gives plenty of technique and alignment tips so that you know how to do each exercise correctly. You'll need a bench or some kind of platform for some of the exercises. You can grow with this video--as you get stronger, use more weight. Read more

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• Original recording reissued
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Reviews (22)

Buy this video!It works.
My all time favourite toning video (and I have tried heaps)!I have had this for tape for about 5 years, and while MANY other tapes have come and gone from my routine, I keep coming back to this one. It works. I even have a back-up copy ready for when I eventually wear out my original copy!I haven't found the problems other people have mentioned on here, all I can say is that it's worth every cent.
If you only have one, this is the Denise Austin tape to buy...
I have owned this tape since it came out in 1997.I used it religiously when I wasn't wise enough to rotate beyond two tapes.Eventually, it wore out and I apparently got rid of it a few years ago.I just ordered another new copy today.I own some of the best DVDs - Janis Saffell, Ellen Barrett, Minna Lessig, but this is a great video to return to, I feel Denise Austin's best ever.I'm not overweight or out of shape, but when I did this video 4x/week for two months getting ready for a vacation some years ago, I dropped several inches, which results I have not seen since.Denise is not overly annoying in this video and can keep count (which I find a problem with the Personal Trainer DVD).I would highly recommend this be added to your rotation, you will not regret it!

Bad sound, difficult moves....
If you can get past the bad sound and video quality, good for you. This tape can really give you muscles, but it's not for beginners! The hardest parts are the ones that involve toning the arms (i.e. advanced push-ups). So wait until you've built up some muscles before you try this one. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

While the title might seem like something more likely to be found on oneof Letterman's Top 10 Lists ("Future Careers of Movie Has-Beens" or"Reasons to Wear Pajamas in Public"), Read more

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Reviews (28)

David Carradine's Star Trek
This has got to be the worst video I have ever seen.The ever changing back ground made me feel like I was watching a Star Trek movie.It looked like they were being beamed around everywhere.At times I felt sea sick.I was really looking forward to this tape.How disappointing it is.

Much better form then from his Tai Chi attempt in 1987.
To start with I have taken martial art classes, not many, but a few months at a time several times in my life. I also took Tai Chi, the Yang short form for over a year while in my massage school. I was looking for a refresher, to learn more about the benefits & philosophy of the moves and/or other forms.
Easy to follow.
I bought this item several years ago but didn't take time to learn the movements and set it aside.I now have arthritis of the spine and neck and have quite a bit of pain.Tai Chi is often mentioned as a helpful method to reduce the pain of arthritis.So I tried again and I must say I'm amazed at how much this is helping me.The calming effect of the music and beautiful music plus the clarity of directions make it a winner for me.I use it about twice a day.It's the best I have seen and does help with the pain as much as anything has. ... Read more

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