 "I only wish it was available on DVD" | 2009-02-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: A29IHGKPQCXV7H |
This is BY FAR my FAVORITE aerobic workout. I have many aerobic workout tapes and DVDs by many different companies and celebrity instructors and I keep coming back to this one. It is the perfect length to get a quick workout in, though advanced "students" will probably want something longer. You can do this as gently or as high-impact as you like. I have had days when I wasn't feeling too hot and this workout is easily modified to at least get the blood pumping for a little while. I have also had days when I put the extra risers on the step and jumped until my heart was really going, so this is great for all levels.
The floor work segment is great too and will add a real challenge for anyone wanting to really work it from the waist down.
I'm on my 3rd copy of this tape now. I only wish I could find it on DVD!!! |
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| "Jane Fonda's Lower Body Solution" | 2007-02-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3G4ZGCY40TXLS |
| One of my favorite workouts! Wore the first tape out and needed another. An oldie but a goodie ... that really works! Wish it came in DVD form. Oh well. |
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 "Way too easy" | 2007-02-03 |
| - Reviewed By cyndecasey |
| Normally, I find the reviews by Teedums to be right on the money and have bought many DVDs based on them; but on this one, I can't agree with her assessment. (I did buy it because I believe that she is and continues to be one of the best reviewers of exercise workouts.) The aerobic portion is unbelievably boring and easy. Although Mark is a great leader, it is dated and slow. The leg portion is somewhat challenging, but you could get the same "push" from the Low Impact Aerobic VHS or Aerobic Interval Training VHS (both by the Firm) and have a full hour great workout. |
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 "Sure fire bun frier!" | 2006-10-22 |
| - Reviewed By tara525@msn.com |
The title couldn't be more accurate with this one, at least that is what I am hoping after several uses anyway. This workout is divided into 2 segments, the first being a 25 plus minute low/mixed impact aerobic segment with the option of using the step. This segment is somewhat dancy as previous reviews have stated, but it's not too terribly difficult though it might take a few tries to master. The last five minutes of this section include standing lower body exercises such as squats and lunges, a few different varieties of each. Three of Jane's top instructors, Jeanne, Laurel and Mark take turns leading each of the segments here, Mark being the one who shows the step aerobic options. All three do a nice job of instructing here and seem to be enjoying themselves. The music is pretty good too, but dated. I didn't mind it though.
Jane leads the floorwork section which focuses on legs, buns and abs. You will start with outer thigh lifts with some tempo and other variation, such as single and 2-2 count, then later on you will add a knee sequence which really fries! I have been using the Firm and other instructors for a few years now and consider my legs to be in pretty good shape. Well, this part in particular had my buns on fire! I thought I was gong to need the extinguisher! Most of the lower body work I do is standing, this proves to me that I need to add more floor work to my workout regimen. After the outer thigh work you will proceed to inner thigh work, mine need massive toning I might add. Again you will do inner thigh lifts with some tempo variation, then Jane adds half and full T's which I had never seen before. You raise your leg and then move it to the back and front, interesting variation. Once you are finished you repeat this entire sequence on the other side. Oh no...
Then you will move onto your hands and knees and focus on the hamstrings and buns. Again there is some interesting and unique exercises here rather than the normal leg lifts here. You start with rear leg extension with the leg straight out, then lift up, then a hamstring curl. Then you will do rear leg lifts with a bent knee, adding some pulses, then later you will do a 3 count lift, hold, extend and hamstring curl. I particularly liked this hamstring work.
You finish off with some ab work, upper and lower crunches with variation, adding knee lifts, etc. along with some oblique work. Then it's time to stretch out. Jane does a nice job instructing this segment, she offers a lot of form pointers and helpful tips, plus shows you what not to do. She manages to smile during this segment, and also says if you need extra challenge to add ankle weights. Yeah right, we'll see about that.
The prior reviews don't lie, this is tough lower body floorwork and one that I hope conquers my saddlebags for good. The aerobic portion was decent, but I see myself using the floorwork more often here. For those who are looking for this type of leg work, pick this one up while it's still available used. It's good one.
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| "Best Lower Body Workout Ever!!" | 2006-08-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: AUKV6GRKP4B7I |
I have done Jane's video since I was in high school, and I love it! It's made it through the dorms and now in my apartment. I go out for 3-4 mile runs and come home to do the lower body portion and it kicks my A**!!! With the running and the video, my whole body changes so quickly. So, if your up for a tough workout get this video!
p.s. ankle weights will kill ya! |
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| "fun, effective workout" | 2005-12-15 |
| - Reviewed By farah636 |
For the most part, this is a pretty good tape if you need something for the lower body. The first half of the tape consists of a low impact aerobic workout. No equipment is needed, but you can use a step/bench if you want an extra challenge. I would definitely recommend that, or using ankle or wrist weights to increase the challenge, as it's a fairly easy workout. Also, since this tape was made in 1991, the music, outfits and workout moves are...well, very early 90s. At first I found it rather annoying because I felt like I was training for an MC Hammer music video or something, but after a few goes, I got used to it and actually found it sort of fun. :)
One last comment about the aerobic section is in regards to the trainers leading the workout. They've all got quite a bit of pep, as expected of a workout tape, but one of them--this long haired blond woman--is particularly hyper and she still gets to me some times...but this is still easy to overlook...
The second half, the lower body floor exercises led by Jane Fonda, is fantastic. It's 25 minutes, working the hips, thighs, buttocks and abs. I found it fairly challenging--about 10 minutes into it, my muscles were already tired out. I'm not particularly keen on the abs section though, as I prefer to do pilates for ab toning...but the workout provided in the video is effective. Overrall this is a pretty good tape; in both workouts everything is well queued, so it's easy to follow, and with regular use you will definitely see results. |
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