Jane Fonda's New Workout

What I prefer on this tape is the inclusion of toning and stretching all body parts. The warm-ups include neck, shoulder, arm streching including toe raises, tenson stretches, and including stretching the waist. Usually the newer exercise gurus don't include extensive warmup streching that Fonda does.

The floor work is tough, with leg lefts, that concentrate on toning the back and thighs. Stomach crunches are intense isolated movements that strengthen and tighten the hips and butt.

Once you master this, try the most difficult late 70's Jane Fonda tape ever, "The Jane Fonda Challenge." I have never done anybody's tape that is more vigorous than this.

If you are searching for quality workout tapes, stick with Jane Fonda EARLY tapes like this one, the "New Workout". You will work hard and you won't even notice the "leg warmers"......MzRizz


The Jane Fonda New Workout Video is the best workout video!   January 11, 2003
25 out of 25 found this review helpful

The Jane Fonda New Workout Video is the best work out video that I have ever done! I lost my copy of the Jane Fonda New Workout Video about 7 years ago, but I thought for sure I would find another work out video that would be better. But everything I tried just didn't cut it. So when I recently decided to re-dedicate myself to a rigorous workout that would make me sweat, burn calories, and have fun while doing it, I ordered a used copy of the Jane Fonda New Workout Video. At first I thought it was going to be too outdated, but after going through the video, the fact that it is old did not cause a problem at all. The following is what I liked about this video the most:
1. Just after the first 15 minutes of the video I was sweating and enjoying the work out.
2. Jane Fonda gets you excited about exercising from the start. She maintains positive energy throughout the video and she is in great shape, so watching and listening to her makes you want to try to achieve what she has accomplished.
3. The dancers in the video, like Jane Fonda, are also very positive. Their smiling faces and high energy makes you excited about working out. They make you feel like you are part of the gang.
4. The steps are not difficult so you do not have to worry about doing them properly and there are a lot of repetitions so that you burn tons of calories quickly.
5. Finally, I really enjoyed when Leslie, one of the dancers in the video sings: "There's so much more to you than meets the eye." This aspect of the workout makes this video unique. This is because it personalizes your workout. It is not just some exercise people going through the motions. Rather Leslie's song makes you feel like Jane Fonda, Leslie, and the other dancers are personally trying to help you become a stronger, more in shape, positive individual.
I highly recommend this video to get back into shape and have fun while doing it.


A workout classic   May 27, 2004
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

I bought my first copy of this workout tape back 1985, after a nicely fit girl in one of my college classes told me she used Jane Fonda's workouts to stay in shape. So I got this tape, used it religously 3-4 times per week and found out what it was like to have a body and energy other people envied. It really is a great beginner tape, I'm what you might call choreographically challenged, but the moves in the workout were fairly simple and the aerobics just enough, at first. Eventually I decided the workout wasn't long enough so I put on a music cassette and made up my own moves, (moves best left unshared) continously rewinding the tape during play so that I could go longer. All that rewinding caused the tape to wear out, and I just ordered what will be my 3rd copy. I do alternate with other work out tapes to avoid monotony, but none have ever beat the stretches at the end of this workout, especially the hip stretches. I always come back to this tape when I need to get back my motivation.


An 'Oldie' but a 'Goodie'!   January 10, 2004
S. Janke (Milwaukee, WI USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

I found this video buried at my parents', as others have, and fell in love with it. In high school I lost 80 POUNDS doing the beginners' portion 5 days a week. I lost the video last year during a move and have been scrambling to find it, until now.
I think I have it memorized!

The aerobics are to terrible music, but (according to jane) you can burn 400 calories in a half hour of her dancy moves. The floor portion is challenging without the use of weights-- your legs, abs, and butt will hurt! Many say her flexibility is daunting during the stretching portion-- but if you build up to her level, your legs especially will show it!

In the era of crunch, 8 minute abs, and Pilates, this stands as an awesome full body workout. Participate in the new, but for variety, try the old!! :)


One of Jane Fonda's best!   July 3, 1999
11 out of 11 found this review helpful

I LOVE this workout! And I'm not just saying this because I'm Jane Fonda's biggest fan! It's got fun moves and great music! Lesley Lillian sings her hit single "Do It" during the workout. After several days of doing the workout, I found myself singing along! I just love how there's a beginner workout and advanced all in one video! The only time I get to do the workout is when I rent it. It'd be a dream come true if I could purchase this excellent video!