Jane Fonda's New Workout, 1985
The quintessential retro workout video is, beyond compare, Jane Fonda's "New" Workout, released in 1985. In fact, the plain cover of this VHS belies the colorful, campy, and ultimately effective workout held within.
This video has all the elements that a workout tape should have: great direction, well-planned choreography, an engaging set...and reason to put it back in the video player for both the beginner and the advanced at-home exerciser. It delivers results.
Yes, you get a cast that includes former 1970's TV actors, a spunky blonde in a visor, a man in a half-shirt, lots of leg warmers, and plenty of leotards, but you also get two versions of very enthuised participants exhibiting good stretching, an intense cardio segment, and exercises that target the entire body.
In fact, Jane is actually ahead of her time as she elongates stretches in pilates-like style and encourages hydration during the entire workout (though no one actually models it, like Cindy Crawford in her 1992 release.)
You can argue with the fashion and the music, but you can't argue with the logic behind this video workout. The format is flawless.
If anything, the workout has one error. At the time, "aerobics" meant high-impact, high-energy moves only. So, as a result, this video presents no modification for those with who require low-impact moves throughout Leslie Lilian's lively and timeless cardio burst. It is truly the only real imperfection ~ and totally forgivable, given the era. There's no reason not to modify the moves on your own, if need be.
Read the many customer reviews singing the praises of this classic ~ as well as the $30 price tag for a VHS! (What movie costs as much?) Judge for yourself, loves, but Jane set the standard with this effort.
Lost your copy? A link to the entire workout is posted below.
Lost your copy? A link to the entire workout is posted below.
Have a wonderful weekend :)
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