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Tae-Bo Workout (4 Pack: Basic, Instructional, Advanced, 8-minute Workout)

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Fitness
starring: Billy Blanks

October 12, 1999
I get stuck in a rut of routine workouts where I find myself not obtaining results for as much as I work out. I thought I would try kickboxing (something different) and had heard that this particular Tae Bo series (the orignal) of workouts was hard and challenging but great results for those that stick with it. I am addicted. These workouts are very easy to follow (basic counting; no fluff) but makes you work up a sweat and gets your heart rate up. I have noticed just doing the basic 27 minute workout three times a week for two weeks that my stomach is a lot more toned as well as my legs are starting to show definition. I am ready to graduate and try the advanced workout and mix it up.

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Jane Fonda's Step Aerobic and Abdominal Workout

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Fitness
starring: Jane Fonda

December 15, 1992
I love this work out! The step aerobics are great for any level, for you can adjust difficulty by arm movements, or higher step. I have been stepping for years and found this in a thrift store for only $1. Well yes it was well worth it. The moves are fun, and the ab routine at the end is really great!

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Workout: Staring Jane Fonda, original 1982

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Fitness
starring: Jane Fonda

1982
This is the original workout that will give you results, all others are followers. I remember when this was sold on vinyl or album, text book and VHS. I remember going to exercise class when our instructor would plug in the record player and play the album format. This is the best workout to date. I got results back when it was introduced in 1982 and now that I finally found a copy (unfortunately it is not sold on DVD) and started using it again I have achieved the same results. I would recommend this tape to anyone who does not like working out on machines all day or evening at the gym. If you do the advance workout at least 3 to 4 times a week along with low impact aerobic exercise you can achieve the results of a nice lean sculpted body along ... Read More:

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Tae-Bo Workout; Instructional and Basic (TaeBo; The ultimate total body workout for men and women)

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Fitness
starring: Billy Blanks

December 29, 1998
I bought this tape in an effort to build body strength and lose some pounds. It was a penny before shipping so I didn't think twice whether to buy it or not. I think that it is a great workout for beginners like myself. I do think that Billy Blanks probably should have done this video by himself. The camera focused too much on the other people in the tape and not enough on him, so it is hard to see where he places his foot and how he twists his knees during jabs. I hated that the camera was on one of the girls in particular that kept screaming, oh yeah. After a couple of times, it drove me crazy. All in all it was a good tape, even though I have to keep the volume turned down and look away from the tape. oh yea!

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Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Fitness
starring: Richard Simmons, Sally Knyvette, Paul Darrow, Jan Chappell, Michael Keating
directed by: E.H. Shipley

November 15, 1994
GREAT WORKOUT AND RICHARD SIMMONS STILL ROCKS!!!!!ALL OF HIS VIDEOS ARE SO EASY TO DO AND YOU CAN SPLIT UP THE TIME TO DO THE WHOLE VIDEO THROUGH OUT THE DAY TO GET IN YOUR WORK OUT.

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The Original Buns of Steel

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Fitness
starring: Greg Smithey, Jan Chappell, Jacqueline Pearce, Michael Keating, Steven Pacey
directed by: Fiona Cumming

August 06, 1994
ok this video is a little bit outdated but i like it, it looks better than the sterile white boring backgrounds of current videos. the work out is challenging but after a while it gets easier to keep up and complete each set. the best thing about it is it really creates results!!

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Abs of Steel

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Fitness
starring: Tamilee Webb

August 06, 1994
I LOVE this video and need to do it more often! My problem now is I have 2 little boys and when I get on the floor to do it, they want to get on top of me. BUT, if you don't have that problem this is for you. It has different levels of excercises, so there is something for the "new ab excerciser" and those with strong abs already.
If your just getting started, workout 1 is the easiest and best for you, but don't be surprised if you can't get through the whole 10 minutes- it's hard, but you will see a significant increase in how much you can do within a week.
She is great about reminding you to keep your lower back on the floor and doing the excercises correctly.

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The Firm: Total Body - Body Sculpting Basics

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Fitness
starring: Susan Harris (III), Tad Abrams, Patricia F. Allen, Jodi Rae Ambrose, Suzanna C. Blackwell
directed by: Mark S. Henriksen

May 16, 2000
This is the first firm video I bought and used, it is my favorite.
It is a bout 62 minutes so you need to prepare for that, however when I am short on time you can do the first 30 minutes or skip parts, it is made in sections so its easy to do.
When I first did this workout the only other previous training I had was slim-n-six. Going from the hardest video in the slim-n-six to the firm was easy and some of the moves were the same. With the firm though I was really tired by the end of the running in place bit (10-15 min. into it) and couldn't finish most of the moves. It worked me out harder than I expected, especially since I could completely finish the hardest one in slim-n-six! It wasn't so hard though that I felt I would never be able to do ... Read More:

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8 Minute Abs

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Fitness
starring: Jamie Brenkus

June 28, 1995
I admit I was skeptical of a product that promised results with seemingly so little effort and the first time around when I tried it, I didn't see much results beyond feeling a little stronger. But then my husband and I tried it together along with a cardio program (20 min. a day) and I lost an inch and half in a matter of less than two months. It is not magic, but it works if you do it properly and do cardio on the side to burn fat. I have had chronic back problems and this has helped a lot with strengthening my abs and my back. Worth every bit of effort and time and then some.

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AM/PM Yoga for Beginners

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Fitness
starring: Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, Rodney Yee
directed by: Ted Landon (II)

June 13, 2000
This video is appropriate for people who have no interest in a yoga workout whatsoever. It is slow, ineffective, and short. More time is spent reading the warnings than doing any real yoga. The am portion is so slow it will put you right back to sleep. Save your money! Buy a real yoga video!