Product Details

• Actors: Richard Simmons
• Directors: E.H. Shipley
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Gaiam, Inc.
• VHS Release Date: April 27, 1995
• Run Time: 65 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0000065NH
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,350 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Actors: Richard Simmons Directors: E.H. Shipley Format: Color, NTSC Language: English Rated: NR (Not Rated) Number of tapes: 1 Studio: Gaiam, Inc. VHS Release Date: April 27, 1995 Run Time: 65 minutes

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159 of 162 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun exercise video--perfect for beginners!, December 8, 1998

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This review is from: Sweatin' to the Oldies 2: An Aerobic Concert with Richard Simmons [VHS] (VHS Tape)

"Sweatin' to the Oldies 2" combines low-impact aerobics (about 30 min.) with toning (about 15 min.) to hit tunes such as, "Locomotion," "Windy," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Respect," "Breakin' Up Is Hard To Do," and "Pretty Woman." Richard Simmons leads the exercise fun with real people of all shapes and sizes. The dance steps are easy after following the routines a few times. I have used this video to improve my overall fitness, including weight loss, and it has worked! I highly recommend this video, as well as the original "Sweatin' to the Oldies 1."

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites, July 31, 2000

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Sandi Tinker "Belles" (Pioneer, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sweatin' to the Oldies 2: An Aerobic Concert with Richard Simmons [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Richard's tapes are fun to do. There is a pretty steep learning curve, but they are a blast once you get the routines down. This one includes (brief) upper and lower body toning. The routine is fun and flows well. Don't expect consistent mirror cueing though. That's not Richard's strong point. But if you're looking for support, enthusiasm, and real people (instead of hard bodies), I highly recommend Richard's aerobics tapes and especially this one (and Dance Your Pants Off for more advanced exercisers). I'd rate this as good for Beginners to Intermediate.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I lost 135 pounds..., April 26, 2001

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K. Nikki "knikkil" (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sweatin' to the Oldies 2: An Aerobic Concert with Richard Simmons [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I began with slow walks around the block everyday. At first only 10 minutes, but working up to 30-60 minute walks. Then one day I put in an Oldies tape and started dancing. These tapes appeal to me since I always have enjoyed dancing and wished I was better at it. Well, when I dance alone I can PRETEND I'm the best dancer eve. ;) Good music and cheerful banter helped motivate me. As I lost weight and need to kick up the routine I added weights, speeded it up, picked up videos to alternate with......It's been 2 years now and I still enjoy a week or two of Richard's videos when the weather is rainy or when I just feel like giving my mood a push up.

I really enjoy seeing real live people working out in these videos. Female, male......Obese to average, muscular to flabby......It makes me feel good to be working out with other normal appearing persons.

THe advantage you get with aerobics is that when you "outgrow" a video you either step up your speed or add weights to your wrists and ankles for toning. This video is the best for toning if you add 1 pound strap-weights for the entire video and instead of ligting bottles grab 3-6 pound weights.

I'm less than 30 pounds from ideal weight now and I still use this video for a toning workout.