Customer Reviews

80's Blast Off [VHS]

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As in his other videos, he hardly cues any of the moves, so you'd have to decide if you're ok with just following along a few times before picking up all the moves. This video is more vigorous then some of his others, I definitly worked up a sweat! I thought it was alot of fun, there were times when I couldn't stop smiling and actually LOL when we do the "fast runs" in Maniac and when we "honk" in Freeway of Love.
If you can stand Richard Simmons, like 80s music and need a workout, this is the one for you!

I started using Richard Simmons videos years ago because I saw people like me, overweight, doing the moves. It was motivating because I figured if they could do it (some bigger than me) then I should be able to as well. I like this video. The music is my era, but if you have never done much cardio, this isn't the place the start. You definitely don't get much instruction, as was stated in another review, and the pace is much quicker than in some of his previous videos. One thing I like about all the Blast Off videos I've seen is that you often feel more like you're dancing than doing aerobics, so it's much more fun, and anything that can make working out fun gets a definite nod from me.

If you're not really able to follow movements without much guidance and prompting then this video is not for you! Richard moves through the moves quickly without much instruction or prompting. The great thing about this video is you DO sweat a lot and feel like you get a good cardio workout. It takes several times through to really get the moves down. The music keeps you going. I would recommend this video if you are able to pick up moves qickly... and really want to sweat!

This is a typical Richard Simmons exercise routine but this tape has a couple of problems. The camera work is done so that sometimes you can't see the next step or move needed until Richard and crew are well into it. This is because the camera is aimed elsewhere. Also where other Simmons tapes have small breaks between songs, this is edited so that when one is finished you immediately go into the next.

It does provide a nice 30 minutes exercise session but you have to be on your toes to follow it all.

Amazing how you can find almost anything on Amazon. Use to do his vhs when I was a teenager. Worked great then, my daughter's wanting to start excercising so I bought these for her to try. Can't wait to try with my daughter these fun excercises.

This a great workout if you have limited time. It is fun, easy to learn, and you can get your exercise in for a time investment of only 1/2 hour!

I have many of the Sweating tapes and looked forward to another exciting one. This was only a half hour long and had only two familiar songs. I am used to seeing all song titles on the jacket which helps me decide. On the positive side, the exercise routines were good. My issue is the songs keep me going and there was nothing on this tape to keep my interest

Being a Richard Simmons fan for the past 20 years, I was a little surprised that this video was only 30 minutes. The workout did nothing for my upper body and there were a lot of steps that will take time to learn. The routine is familiar, so if you are new to Richard, you will have some problems keeping up. Of all of my videos, this is my least favorite. STILL, Richard makes you smile and the exercise is painless and entertaining. His first are the best, though!