Customer Reviews

Richard Simmons: Blast & Tone

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I bought this DVD even though I already had Sweat and Tone and thought it might be more of the same - but it's not. You use two sets of weights in this routine - a lighter set for endurance and a heavier one for strength, then there's an Ab floor routine and cool down.

I started out liking the routine, but the more I do it, the better I like it. This is one of his more recent tapes and features a more muscular Richard. As usual, he has an assortment of shapes, sizes and ages of people doing the routine with him and they all look so happy and seem to be having a lot of fun - and you find you do too.

The music is great and between the motivational things Richard says and the words in the songs, you really feel good when you get done. I've seen some definite improvement in tone and attribute it all to this tape and Sweat and Tone that uses toning bands.

Richard Simmon's queuing on this tape is very good. I enjoy doing this tape and that says a lot from someone who doesn't enjoy exercising!!

I bought this DVD hoping that maybe, if I decide to actually workout, that I would like it. I didn't just like it, I LOVED IT! This was the first time I tried it and I have to say, I was expecting something very easy but this is a REAL workout! The music is great, the exercises are great, the ab routine is killer, and Richard's comments actually made me smile. LOL a must-buy!!!

I rented this before I purchased it. I am very happy with this workout and how good it makes me feel. Anyone that is a fan of Richard's workouts that are toning oriented will not be disappointed by this one. It's a winner!

The workout is fun and easy to follow. It's over before you know it, but you feel the results the next day. It mostly works your arms, but has some squats and has a separate ab workout, which was great. I would recommend any of Richard Simmons workouts to anyone. He is a lot of fun and easy to follow. The people behind hinm always seem to be happy and having a great time. That helps me stay motivated.

I have enjoyed Richard Simmons video's in the past, wanted to update to a toning video. I am totally enjoying working out with the weights, he was and is the most motivating instructor. He trully cares about people and wants them to succeed. I smile all the way threw. Thanks Richard Simmons.

I am surprised by how much I like this video. I tried the Disco Sweat for some cardio, and I didn't like it at all. However, this is another story! He does a fantastic job of walking you through the use of the weights. The routine is varied just enough to give you the exercise, then the relief, when you need it. You use two different sets of weights, and then it finishes up with floor exercises, working the abs. The pacing and instruction and workout are excellent. I look forward to working out with this video every other day, and am happy to say that it's working really well! Would highly recommend this...even to people who are amused by Richard's "quirkiness." He's only minimally quirky in this video, and I am appreciative of the job he has done with this one! This would be a good gift item for friends, I think.

This is the best workout with weights that I have ever done! It goes by very fast and the music is excellent! Very inspirational! I have no trouble doing this workout everyday!

I have always loved Richard Simmons. This workout requires two sets of weights but I was fine using the same set for both segments that used the hand weights. This is a great upper body workout. The bottom is targeted as well but with less intensity. The final segment of the DVD is a mat abs workout. This workout was tougher than most that I've seen. I know my abs will transform with this. Not sure about it if you have a neck problem. You can probably improvise. Maybe it was just my form that made my neck sore.

The warmup starts with the opening credits. It caught me off guard and I had a bit of a hard time following it but that was just after viewing the DVD once. I don't see this being a problem in the future.

This is a strong 30 minute routine that does hit every body part.

Get it! I even got my fiance to do the workout with me and he didn't think he'd like a Richard Simmons workout video. The good part is that further on down the line, you can switch to heavier weights and it's like a whole new workout.

I have always had great success with Richard Simmons tapes. This one is fun, energetic and you feel the burn! The crunches are very effective!