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Sweatin' to the Oldies 2: An Aerobic Concert with Richard Simmons [VHS]

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"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."

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.

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.

I never, ever exercised until I found this tape about ten years ago--and I haven't stopped using it since then. No matter how many other tapes I try, I still rely on this one. It's fun and it's got everything: stretches, low-impact aerobics, floor exercises, and even some weight training. I have rheumatoid arthritis and never imagined that I could DO this or any other exercise routine for regular people, but these exercises and dance routines are wonderfully gentle on the joints! As for Richard...What can I say? He's an acquired but addictive taste--a real kick. You've gotta love anyone who makes you feel this good!

This right here is the best workout video. I first got into it late in my elementary school years. Ten years later, I still do it a couple times a week. Instead of using bottles as weights as they do in the video, I usually use soup cans. I have problems in my joints, and I cannot do any excersizes that put too much stress on my joints. I love this video because you can do it in your living room in your pajamas. I love it because it is easy to catch on to and I think it is a lot of fun. It is real motivational on those days you just dont want to excersize, but you see how much fun the people are having in the video, singing along, dancing, cheering, counting out the steps....I do it on those days when you just dont want to get out of bed. I do it as a warmup before i go running. I do it when I have too much energy or when I really have nothing better to do. I do it the week of finals when I need a study break but need to keep moving so I dont fall asleep. Basically, I do it all the time. I always bring it to 'workout video night'. My friends and I get together and everyone brings workout videos. I always make everyone start with this video because not only is it my favorite, I think it is a classic because it uses oldies that every knows and are fun to dance to. This is the perfect video to start a new workout schedule or to add some fun to a current one. I highly recommend this tape to everyone, all ages and sizes.

this tape was so much fun. i'm a very lazy person and hate exercise but when i bought this tape and put it on to see what it's about i just couldn't help shaking my tush!!! it's packed with stretching, low-impact aerobis, and weight training all done in a "dancy" fun manner! another thing i loved is that the people doing the workout in the video are all normal looking poeple of all shapes and sizes! if you love dancing to the oldies, then you'll love this tape.

I have this video (along with all his others) and I love it! It's a motivative, fun and energetic workout with great music and of course Richard's great sense of humor to get you up and going and to keep you coming back for more! Love it!

There are some continuity problems and there is a move in Jailhouse Rock that is difficult on carpet, but I modified it for myself. Requires having a moveable chair handy (like a light weight kitchen chair) and hand weights (or 16 to 20 ounce soda bottles). Also requires floor work (crunches and leg lifts). It helps to have a mat for the floor work. This is one of my favorites because it does combine aerobics with strength training. 55 minutes of exercise. Plenty of short pauses where you can grab some water.

I love this tape. I really love using Richard Simmons because he doesn't make it feel like you're really excersizing, but having fun. He always shows you how to have a good time. I use this everyday!

I have always had a tough time staying with a fitness routine of any kind. This video is a fun and fresh way to exercise. You don't get bogged down in the hard jumps and steps. I highly recommend this video.