Product Details

• Actors: Richard Simmons
• Directors: E.H. Shipley
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Time Life Records
• DVD Release Date: January 8, 2008
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (219 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000YENUJ0
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,306 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

About the Actor

Richard Simmons has been reaching out to the masses for over 30 years with his unique wit, enthusiasm and charm. Considered one of the nation's most revered fitness experts, Richard delivers a serious message with trademark humor, helping millions of men and women lose weight by adopting sensible, balanced eating programs and exercise regimes that are energetic, fun and motivating. Simmons' success as a fitness expert and advocate has led to numerous local and national television and radio appearances, including a four year run on General Hospital followed by his own nationally syndicated series, The Richard Simmons Show.

Product Description

The 20th Anniversary edition of Sweatin to the Oldies is Richard Simmons classic workout from the late 80's available for the first time on DVD and including sixty minutes of brand new bonus material! It s a breakthrough exercise DVD that combines classic Rock 'n' Roll music from the 50's and 60's with energetic dance moves. Songs include: It s My Party, Peggy Sue, Dancing in the Street, Great Balls of Fire, He s a Rebel, Personality, Wipe Out Ain't No Mountain High Enough, On Broadway, and Beyond the Sea.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

76 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The purchase that will pay you back for years to come!, December 28, 2007

By	J. Arena (Williamsburg, VA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: The Complete Collection of Sweatin' to the Oldies (DVD)

Richard Simmons' charming personality and know-how make Sweatin' to the Oldies a classic of the 80s rage for exercise videos. The music is great, and will appeal to people of every age, and I've enjoyed just listinging to it for inspiration while working around the house.

As an added plus, Sweatin' to the Oldies rates mega-stars as a fabulous family activity that not only entertains, but gets us off the couch for some very real health benefits. Don't be fooled by the simplicity of the routines. There's some serious exercise here.

The Complete Collection of Sweatin' to the Oldies is a tremendous value!

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only own one exercise video, THIS ONE should be it!, January 19, 2008

By	Tim (Boston) - See all my reviews

Think "Aerobics for Dummies." Richard gets you off the couch and inspires you like no one else can. This workout is truly fun. The live band is great, and such a refreshing change from the recorded 'sound-alike' tracks that are so commonplace today. He uses a spectrum of people as cast members, from those who are aerobics teachers to those just 'getting started.' The routines are easy to follow, and not too strenuous for those who are trying to lose weight and get into shape.

The routines get progressively difficult through the series (Sweatin' 1, 2, 3, 4), so buy the whole set. It's a great price, and will provide with you with that jump start to fitness!

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This was great fun!!!, February 11, 2008

By	R.G. (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

As a busy medical student who spends most of her time in the hospital it is very easy to avoid exercise... By the end of the day I am too tired, or it is too cold outside or (insert many other excuses here). When I decided earlier this year to try harder to exercise I asked myself what would help me stick to it. I knew I did not want to commit to a gym (lack of time and money), I couldn't exercise outside in the winter because frankly it really is too cold. But I could follow videos. So I started looking at some videos. And they were boring. Very, very boring.

Until (while browsing),I saw a small segment on youtube of someone who recorded himself while exercising to 'Sweating to the Oldies'. It just looked like so much fun, and the music was great. So I decided to take a chance and to buy the video.
I am very glad I did. I love the music! Richard Simmons is funny and exciting and I enjoy dancing with the whole group. The video has the following songs:
1. Dancing in the Street
2. Beyond the Sea
3. On Broadway
4. It's My Party
5. Peggy Sue
6. Great Balls of Fire,
7. Wipe Out
8. He's a Rebel
9. Personality
10. Ain't No Mountain High Enough

So, overall this was the perfect video to begin exercising with. It is short, easy, and just pure fun! Richard does not breakdown the movements, but I picked it up pretty fast and didn't feel it was a problem. I loved this video so much that I am planning to buy the whole series and give this video to a friend.