Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: GoodTimes Home Video
• VHS Release Date: May 20, 1998
• Run Time: 40 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305021368
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,358 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

"Do you want to get toned to the bone?" shouts Richard Simmons. "Yes!" his class yells back. This half-hour video comes with a "Tonin' Cord," rubber tubing with handles, used for muscle strengthening in place of weights. First Simmons gives instruction for using the tubing correctly and effectively. Then he warms up his class, who happen to be instructors from his exercise studio, Slimmons. (It's great to see fit instructors that aren't all slender.) The toning class uses the tubing to create resistance to work the legs, chest, arms, shoulders, and back. The exercises are varied and effective (sometimes enabling you to work two muscle groups at once), and the tubing gives enough resistance to make the workout challenging. This is a different style than the Sweatin' to the Oldies series--no live band or oldies music, a small class of instructors, more instruction of technique, and much better cueing. Richard shines as an instructor here. The class ends with a set for the abdominals (without the tubing) and a relaxing stretch. If you want to strengthen without free weights and with a warm, motivating instructor, Richard's your man. --Joan Price

Product Description

RICHARD SIMMONS BODY BUILDING

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly tough routine, August 3, 2000

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Sandi Tinker "Belles" (Pioneer, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tone & Sweat [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This one gives you quite a workout. Although the toning it isn't as thorough as his Uptown/Downtown tapes, this is more intense with more reps. With Richard, it's a good idea to get form pointers from other instructors (like keeping your wrists straight, taxing your muscles without over-taxing them, keeping your knees over your ankles). But when you use correct form, this workout is extremely effective. It's more serious than his other tapes, but he's as supportive as ever. If you're a beginner, you'll be surprised when you accomplish all the reps because of his encouragement. Doing this tape will help you build muscle fast!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I lost 20 lbs in 2 months, February 8, 2000

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Kim Bartholomew (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tone & Sweat [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I used this video after I had my 2nd baby. I tried dieting for two years. Didn't loose 1 lb. Then I saw Richard on TV advertising the video and cords. I ordered it and began using it the same day it arrived. I was feeling hopeless, then I got on the scale and dropped 5 lbs, then 10 and finally 20. I went from a size 8 dress to a 4!

I have so much energy, it's crazy! I love this tape! Happy exercising

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for all fitness levels, October 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tone & Sweat [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I've been doing this tape for about 2 weeks...it gives a suprising good strength workout using the toning cords. Also, you will sweat a lot so this makes it a combination muscle building/cardio workout. Richard is encouraging and the people in the tape are of all sizes. Get it!!! I weigh 256 lbs and I can do it!