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.

I was so happy when I heard this was released in DVD format. I owned it as a VHS tape at age 16-20 and used it so much it wore out. I could not replace it at the time, they didn't sell it anymore so I just moved on to other things. But I always missed it. It is my FAVORITE workout of all time. It really helped me to stay fit. It is a nice combination of stretching and toning exercises mixed in with some aerobics. It keeps my attention and it keeps moving from muscle group to muscle group so time passes quickly and I don't get bored. It actually lasts about a half an hour which is great, so many videos are just too long. Now starting again at age 45 after kids it isn't as easy, I know my core is weak and I am not as fit. But after three times I can already feel it is working. I was a little sore but not unreasonably so. I would highly recommend. I hope this helped!

I am an 80’s child and LOVED working out to this workout video!!!! Although my husband thought I was crazy to buy a DVD workout video from the 80’s! And I have to play it in our kids PS4 since we no longer own a DVD player. 😳😂 I am thrilled to once again be working out to this DVD. It is like an old friend is back! The only surprise is when we went to the floor work and I needed to lay on my back and put my feet on the floor behind my head and then eventually drop my knees to the side of my ears... let’s just say I have lost some flexibility. I will continue to workout with this video and I am confident something that used to be so easy will come back to me. Thank you to Jane Fonda for re-releasing it. The DVD arrived quickly and on time during this pandemic.

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.

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!

Better than i remembered it.

I used the original VHS in the 80's. I was overweight by 40-50 lbs.. I used the tape each day to work out and it gave me a better body than I had at 17 ! I believe Ms. Fonda started the workout revolution at home, and she did a wonderful job. I couldn't believe the transformation of my body and I lost weight and toned in all the right places. This is THE BEST workout for women, hands down. There isn't a DVD today that can do any better. I've had all of them, and the boredom sets in quickly. With Ms. Fonda's workout, I never got bored. I am looking forward to doing the workouts again at 60. I still have the VHS tape, but no player. So I was really happy to hear it was being released on DVD. I also purchased her AM/PM Yoga and it's a wonderful DVD as well. Relaxes and tones me-can't say enough about her workouts.

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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