Search - Jane Fonda Collection: Complete Personal Trainer Series - Low Impact Aerobics and Stretch; Abs, Buns & Thighs; Total Body Sculpting on DVD

Great for a beginner / starting out

cactusarm | 05/04/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Almost 10 years ago, I got these in video form. As a beginner, who had a total lifestyle change to include my diet, Mrs. Fonda's Personal Trainer series really helped me lose weight, tone up, and be fit. I lost 20 lbs and have kept it off. I also had success after I had my son when I used her videos in combination with a 2 mile run 5 days a week. I also recieved complements on how my body looked, many people would ask me if I was a gymnast!:) Her workouts and fitness philosophy are right on. I highly recommend this series for anyone just starting out. They are easy on the joints, and have three women who demonstrate basic, intermediate, and advanced levels in each workout, as well as lead some of the workouts, so its not all Jane. The workouts really have some great basic moves for learning about the body in toning and stretch. The aerobics get the heart rate up, and the moves are simple. The aerobics section does require a little bit of space, enough to walk about 5 paces in each direction. I've moved up in my fitness level, but I still use this series for toning, stretch and when I just want to burn a few extra calories. I alternate my workouts with other videos like Gilad, Kaehler, and the 8min(ABS/BUNS)etc series, and I recommend these too."

Still a great workout!

Knitting Nanny | 05/30/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I recently dug up my old workout tapes and found the three pack of Jane Fonda smiling up at me. I figured I would pop one in and give it a try, see if the old girl could still give me a run for my money. You know what? I had a fantastic workout. Here is the deal, three tapes: Low impact aerobics & Stretch, Abs, Buns & Thighs and Total Body Sculpting. Each tape has two different workouts on it. The genius of this trio is that it comes with a workout plan, at least my tapes did and I assume the DVD does too. Because you have two workouts on each tape, if you follow the weekly plan and vary your workouts it keeps the "workout boredom blues" at bay. I assumed that a workout tape from 1995 would not be that great compared to all the "high impact yoga" and Pilates that is so popular now but it was refreshingly simple and fun!"

Jane Fonda Complete Personal Trainer Series

L. McDonough | Boston, MA USA | 03/01/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a wonderful, full scope, personal training series. It is applicable to all sizes, shapes, ages, and athletic ability. I actually used this series about 5 years ago. The routines are fun and easy to learn and very effective. I was disciplined and consistent then and in 6 weeks I saw dramatic improvement in my appearance and stamina. Since then I lost my routine and was in great need to start again. The only series I really felt compelled to follow again was this one. Although it is not the newest series on the market, Jane Fonda has produced a program that is timeless because it is realistic, challenging and very empowering. I really like the way she talks to you before you begin the program; I like her instructions; and I really like the other leaders she has for some of the routines. I can't stress enough how respectful the approach is on this program. I like all the routines, but my favorite is the stretch program. My entire body feels relaxed at the end and my head is very clear. If you want to succeed in a home trainer series and be happy while you are doing it - this is the one to follow! Kudos to Jane - I wish she was still making exercise programs."

Decent workout, but...

vox unpopuli | New York City, US | 09/05/2006

(3 out of 5 stars)

"It is peculiar no one mentioned the inadequacy of the organization of this DVD. Both "Abs, Buns & Thighs" and "Total Body Sculpting" consist of two separate workouts, but you can't access them from the menu! You have to fast-forward to the second workout in each section. It's unfortunate the makers of this video neglected to take advantage of the digital format."