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The Flo-Jo Workout: Mind, Body and Spirit [VHS]

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I bought this exercise video soon after its release. I purchased a second copy not long ago. 'Nuff said?

I used and abused my first one so much, it got up and walked away! After a brief hiatus from exercising, I suddenly couldn't find it. Now I am enjoying my second copy and loving every minute!

If you are a beginner or like a more advanced workout - this tape offers something for everyone. The direction is clear and precise. The nutritional information is invaluable and relevant. The realistic self-esteem boosters are exceptional. The warm-up, cool down and ab section are fun and challenging. The actual aerobic portions are upbeat, not too complicated and more original than any tape I've used yet and I own many. All of this packed into ONE exercise video is extremely hard to find!

I highly recommend this workout!

I first obtained this workout video by renting at a local video store in 1997. Each time my days expired on the rental I renewed. This went on for about a month. The workout was at a pace for my beginner skills and I could increase my workout when I felt I was ready. Finally I asked the clerk at the rental store to order the video for me to purchase. I lost a total of 30lbs. I have let friends borrow the video and the responses are always positive. Well, here I am 4 1/2 years later & my video finally "gave out" but because of the joy I get from it as well as better health I will be purchasing another. For those that want to start and/or continue a program that will help the "Mind, Body and Soul" add this to your video library!!

This video is such a breath of fresh air from those bouncy, chirpy drill-seargent type instructors. Flo-Jo gives good directions and all of the movements are effective yet simple. The people working out with her don't look like paid actors and models but "real" people. Flo-Jo herself is such a joy to watch. She's not super-charged and high-strung; just relaxed, enjoying herself, and leading a great class. Even though she's departed, I've found a great work-out partner in her and we'll be sweatin' together for years to come.

Flo Jo has a comfortable personality that is not threatening to her participants. She is a clear communicator and her directions are easy to follow. I really don't sweat as this is a low impact routine..however you might! Her class is full of people like you and me, rather than muscle bearing perfect bodies. If you are looking for floor exercises for the legs and butt-you won't get them, however her standing lunges and leg lifts give that area a great workout. If you can get beyond looking at her 5 inch nails, you will absolutely get maximun benefits from this tape; and you'll will forget that you are actually working out! Buy it!

I love this workout. I have lost weight and inches using it. The time during the workout goes very fast. Flo Jo talks you through all of the movements and is very encouraging throughout. I was able to catch on very quickly. I've watched some tapes that do not give you a chance to learn the movements. That is not the case with the video. I would recommend it to anyone.

I have used this video for years, and I continue to enjoy it. Flo-Jo is very inspiring in this video (especially when she shared her pregnancy picture). The music is great and the setting is very relaxed. Flo-Jo has been one of the people that I've most admired over the years, and working out to her video is a great way to continue to be positively motivated by her.

Hello, I am a 16 yr. old girl who's five foot seven and 125 pounds, and that may sound normal to you, but I'm Chinese...and Chinese girls are generally lighter (bone structure or something), so for a Chinese girl, I'm a teensy bit overweight... My mom bought this exercise tape a long time ago, and I decided to pull it out one day and do the work out after I heard about the instructor's death...:*( Newayz, it turned out to be a great experience. I especially liked the abs section because I could actually do it!! :) I have absolutely no tummy muscle whatsoever, but whereas before, I couldn't even do 10 sit-ups, I can now do about thirty or so. I always use the work-out when I am getting a teensy bit overweight or out of shape.

This is the video for people who have 2 left feet. Flo jo walks you though all the moves and offers dance combinations that won't trip you up. The music is great and her personality is the best; you will fall in love with her. If you do the warm-up plus program one and two, you will sweat and even enjoy it at the same time!!

Even though this tape has been around for a while the basics are there. Florence offers excellent cueing and the workout allows you to increase the intensity so that you can use it as you progress through your levels of fitness. Its a shame she didn't make more videos. Its inspiring to see an beautiful black woman with such a great body.

I have been using this tape for ten years and it will always get me out of a slump. It is fun, encouraging, and enough of a workout to make me feel good not tortured. I would really like it on a DVD so I could use it for ten more years.