Jane Fonda's Original Workout

Great workout.

UPDATE Would like to add on to this review as there are countless Amazon reviews alleging this is not the original Workout. The DVD/Digital titled "Jane Fonda's Original Workout", with Jane in a red/pink striped leotard and purple leg warmers IS the original Workout. That is the first video released in 1982. The exercise program was also released as an album/audiotape - similarly the end of April 1982 - but the music contained in the album/audiotape was NEVER released on home video. There is no mis-marketing that this is the original Workout because it is exactly that. To be technical, this program was released a few days prior to the album/audiotape. Some reviewers are complaining that it's not the Workout Challenge or another video - this is not advertised to be a video other than the original Workout. If you are thinking of a video where Jane is NOT wearing a red/pink striped leotard with purple leg warmers, leading separate beginner and advanced Workouts, you are thinking of another video and NOT the original Workout. If you are listening to the program on DVD and are having trouble listening to vocals and only hearing music - you must ensure your audio cables for both left and right audio are connected to your DVD player and the TV. If you are only connecting one audio cable, it is likely the reason why you cannot hear vocals. The original Workout was recorded with dual channel audio - the left audio channel was music with instructions and the right audio channel was for music only. This allowed for consumers with the RCA VideoDisc player to choose if they wanted instructions with the music or just music. If you are connecting your DVD player to a TV and do not have the left audio channel ports connected, you will only hear music. Like many of her other videos, the cover/product image does not show her in the outfit she wears in the video. The cover image is the same image used on its original VHS, Beta, CED and LaserDisc releases, which was the same photo used for the original book that started the whole Workout series, as well as the album/audio cassette. Original review from 2015: The DVD presents the Workout with a great picture and sound quality. The video quality is a marked improvement even over the LaserDisc, which up until the DVD release was probably the best quality print of the Workout. Those who may recall the RCA videodiscs from the 80s may remember this Workout on that format, and how you could listen to either the music and Jane's voice or just the music when using the audio selector on the stereo player models. While this disc is technically not dual-audio with a music-only option, if you are able to isolate the audio to just listen to the right audio track, you could, indeed, have the Workout with music-only. Maybe a minor plus for some, but for fans of this program I think it's a nice feature if your DVD/TV allows for audio separation or if your computer video player can play one side track (I use VLC player on my Mac). The Easy Going (Prime Time) DVD also works similarly - the other 3 have stereo sound but not one designated music-only side. The menu breaks the workout down by class and has an introduction from Jane on the popularity and demand for this and the other recently released videos. Each class has chapter breakdowns so that you are able to access or jump forward by segment, as well. This is definitely an excellent purchase for any JFW fans of old or new - the quality and presentation are impressive and will definitely help you "go for the burn" for years to come.

Better than i remembered it.

Bought for my mom who loved Jane Fonda. She was excited to start using it and has been using it alot. Came in great condition.

I first did this workout in 1983! I own both this DVD and "Jane Fonda's New Workout," and if I was going to buy just one I would go with the New Workout. Here's why: 1. The original workout doesn't have very good aerobics. The aerobics last just a few minutes -- not long enough to get my heart rate up. The New Workout has about 12 minutes of aerobics in the beginner section and about 18 in the advanced -- much better. 2. The original workout has these dorky arm exercises. Basically you stand in one place and move your arms. The New workout combines the arms and aerobics which feels very natural and is a better use of workout time. 3. In the original workout, I wonder about the safety of several of the stomach and leg exercises -- whether they could cause injury. The advanced stomach exercises especially seem like they might put quite a bit of strain on the back. I think Jane and her advisors realized this and corrected the problem in the New workout. The New workout has a bit more instruction on proper form and the exercises just seem safer. Though the original workout is OK, I must say that Jane Fonda's "New Workout" is the best workout I've ever done in 30 years. It's very complete. And I love it because you don't need to be a professional dancer to figure out the aerobics, like you do with many other exercise routines. Anyone can easily follow along. I usually do the beginner aerobics then switch to the advanced floor work. I had it in VHS for 20 years and was so excited to get it in DVD. Definitely worth buying.

This workout is the Best there is out there! I had this on cassette and started working out with Jane Fonda in the 80's! She has encouraged me to continue working out for the decades to come. I am now almost 50 and I am so glad these have been re-released in DVD! Buying all of them! Not too intense but this works...start off with the 30 min beginners and when you are ready, you can move on to the advanced 60 min. Both are excellent. Warm ups are great, (some vid's dont warm you up enough). Lots of great stretching and the lower body workout will get your "Butt" in shape. If your thinking about it...Just buy it!

The dvd 📀 permitted me to finally depart from the VHS! This has to be the best workout of all time! My mother used this workout to stay 110 lbs soaking wet for many years and I have used it for years on a VHS with poor tracking as the tape started to fail I frantically searched and happy to find the DVD on Amazon! The beginners workout burns the right areas and like mom said with proper diet and do beginners once a day then twice a day then switch between advanced and beginner and you will see results! There is a reason Jane Fonda is the Queen of workout but this gets you sweating and burning major calories if you truly listen and do as she instructs I burned 400 calories as picture completing the Advanced Workout and sore in all the right places you can even up the anti and use weights on hands and legs if you are feeling superhuman! I have so many workout regimens from the best trainers and yet when I need to get back on that bandwagon I go to Jane Fonda Original Workout!

A lot of these reviews of older women rediscovering Jane Fonda. But I'm telling you, I'm 21 and just now discovering her workouts and they're FANTASTIC. I've tried YouTube videos and all that stuff but I never got into it and didn't really feel exercised after. Jane Fonda's videos leave you feeling relaxed, kind of energetic, but stretched, toned, and beautiful. Although not perfect, I saw significant results after only a week or so. I've been doing the beginners workout almost everyday for about 2 weeks and I'm hyping myself up to move to advanced. I'm all about the Jane Fonda now!

Très bien.

Genau die DVD die ich vor 40 Jahren als VHS hatte. Man sollte nur wissen dass sie in Englischer Sprache ist, was egal ist man versteht auch ohne Sprachkenntnisse was zu tun ist. Top!

Brought back lots of memories, enjoyed trying to do it again 😂

Il faut avoir ce DVD chez soi ! Le premier DVD d'exercice qui m'a intéressée au début des années '90 ! On dirait que la série "Physical" sur Apple tv s'est inspirée de ce DVD !!!!

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