Customer Reviews

Tonin Uptown and Tonin Downtown [VHS]

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This is a really fun toning video. It has great music, fun sets and is really motivating. It is divided into two sections. Tonin' Uptown is an upper body workout and Tonin' Downtown is lower body and abs. Each section is about half an hour with its own warm up and cool down so you can just do half if that's all you have time for. This is a good video for a beginner or intermediate exerciser. Someone really fit would not find it very challening at all. My only complaint is that the toning rings could be a little bit sturdier. Mine are showing a lot of wear from so much use.

These are two great routines. One word of caution though, it's a good idea to learn correct form from other instructors. You could hurt yourself if your wrists, shoulders, and knees aren't in the right position at the right time. Other than that, these are fun routines and provide thorough toning. I'm sorry to hear that the rings aren't included, but you can get them through Richard's site as well as heavier rings, to which I just graduated. The best part about the rings is that they're easy to travel with. Once you have the routines down, you can use the rings anywhere to keep toned.

Although all of his tapes are excellent, I particularly like this two tape set. The first one, "Tonin' Uptown" is for your upper body, and the "Tonin' Downtown" is for...you guessed it, your lower body. The tapes run around 30-40 minutes each and are easy enough for a beginner to do. The music keeps you moving and let's face it...Richard Simmons is just pretty darn motivational! It's hard not to give the exercise routine your best effort, even though he's just on tape! Be forwarned--the toning rings are NOT included with the videos, but you can easily buy them at many discount stores. The students in his class could be you and me...they aren't all drop-dead gorgeous looking models, and I appreciate that. Instead of sitting at the computer, why don't you order this tape and get busy toning with Richard??

Okay, I admit I'm a Richard Simmons nut, but I've lost 40 pounds with him so far and his tapes are a large reason why.

This set of tapes provides simple toning exercises for upper and lower body to fun music and of course RicHard's motivational chatter. They're perfect to alternate so you can tone every day and get in the habit of doing just that. Upper body one day, lower body the next and before you know it you'll feel stronger and more healthy. Add in some aerobic tapes and you are well on your way to a fitter, healthier, more gorgeous you!

You need the toning rings to do the tapes, so make sure you get them or you'll have a dust catcher instead of a fun way to work your muscles and increase your metabolism.

One last word - it's best to watch them all the way through before you try following along. You don't want to miss the short, funny tutorial on form at the end.

This tape is wonderful! You really work all the major muscles groups both 'Uptown' and 'Downtown'. The music is great (most of my favorites from childhood days)! It is also good to see a variety of body compositions. You don't see this much in exercise videos.

Have been doing this tape for 5 months and you can really tell a difference. It is easy, but has a great impact. Music is great. The tape is so much fun to do that it's over before you know it.

I was very disappointed that the rings were not included.

Just to let buyers know that even though the rings are pictured on the cover of the video, They DO NOT come with the video.

I really didn't need the video, I needed the toning bands. Since my original came with them I assumed they would come with this one too. When the package came it was only the video and not the bands. It surprised me because it was supposed to be new. Had I known it would just be the video I wouldn't have bothered ordering it. The company that sold the video very graciously gave me a credit for the video and told me not to return it which was very nice of them.

I like Richard Simmons and his videos and DVDs. This one is no exception. It is upbeat, fun and the songs are great. Working with the rings was different and fun. I enjoyed it, but I didn't feel I was getting the workout I wanted/needed. Of the two sessions, I thought Downtown was harder, though maybe that's because my legs are in worse shape than my upper body. After using this for a couple of months I felt like I wasn't making the progress that I wanted. So I went searching for something more difficult. I figure that as long as I'm taking the time to exercise, it should make a difference. I recommend the following two DVDs for good strength training workouts: Get Ripped! with Jari Love: Slim & Lean and The Trainer's Edge: Integrated Strength Training I recommend Tonin' Uptown and Tonin' Downtown for people just starting out. Unfortunately, this only comes on VHS. It's too bad Richard hasn't updated some of his older stuff to DVD format.