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

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.

Some things to know: On the low impact routine, Jane Fonda isn't even there, it's led by three other ladies. The Basic workout is good, it's short and includes lots of squats. I was a complete mess trying to keep up with the steps and really just wanted to get down to doing more strenuous work, which happens in the "Abs, Buns and Thighs" sculpting workout. This one uses simple hand weights and easy moves and leaves out the silly "step-step-kick-step-aaaaaand again". There's a full body stretch with Jane that pales in comparison to all the popular Pilates and Yoga DVD's. One other thing that bothers me with exercise DVD's is the lack of concern for repeat watching. So that 5 minute lecture from Jane Fonda on how I should strech, drink more water and get rid of my body ideals before the workout gets annoying to have to FFwd through. Every. Time. They should construct these so that you only need to push 2 buttons before the actual exercise starts. Also, my reason for ordering these is the women (though hideous in tan hose with thong leotards complete with belts, big hair and gold jewelry) are real women. I didn't want the current workout look of fake boobs, or a b-list celebrity showing me how to strip as exercise. These ladies made me laugh, but they kicked my ass. I'd take 80's tacky over Carmen Electra sleaze any day.

Jane Fonda Abs, Buns & Thighs has been my favorite workout since the 90s. I wish today's videos were more like that one. The videos anymore have too much going on and too many people invovled. I like how Jane has it setup so that the beginner can follow one person, then there's the intermediate workout (which is the leader of the set) and then you have the advanced workout which is the 3rd person in the video. That's perfect. I like to do a mix of intermediate and advanced. I've tried lots of other videos to mix it up, but none of them seem to be as well done Abs, Buns, & Thighs. Even some of Jane's other videos are like the others with too many people in them, and too many angle changes. I'm not super coordinated, so I don't like to get really fancy with my workouts and do a lot of dance moves. I like the straight forward moves that get the job done right. I love the stretch video. I look forward to going through the motions - although, I feel like she doesn't spend an even amount of time on each stretch. But I've done it so many times that now I do the routine without the video and use a gymboss timer to make sure I stretch evenly and long enough on each muscle. Highly recommend this package. Total body sculpting is great too. I use it 4 times a week (do the Abs Buns & Thighs a couple days), and I can see results. I do increase the weights, and I do more reps than the video, but I like the routine. Again, it's straight forward, nothing fancy and I'm seeing results.

The one workout which says it includes low impact aerobics as well as stretching, is missing the aerobics section. The stretching segment stopped working after 6 minutes and the dvd went back to the menu.

I have tried these exercises many years ago on VHS and I am so glad that it is now available on DVD. I still think that this is the best instructional exercise video around. Jane's instructions are very clear and she motivates you to do the exercises -- maybe because she is Jane Fonda! Every time I go for different workouts I find that a lot of the training exercises are based on exercises I have already done through her videos. I wish all her VHS videos are available on DVD. I would get them all. I just wish that those who did the DVD took advantage of the now available digital format with a menu that allows the user to go directly to the specific chosen exercise. I still give it 5 stars.

I purchased Jane's ABs, Buns & Thighs on VHS about 19 years ago. I was engaged to be married and wanted to get in shape for the wedding. I was 27 years old and relied on mother nature and good genes before I began this video. I got into the best shape of my life for my wedding! Since then, I had used this video to get in shape after each of my 2 children and it worked wonders. I looked like I never was pregnant 2 times. I never got bored with it. Unitl..yes I began other types of exercise programs and burried it in a box somewhere for 5 years. I recently dug it out only to find that I had worn out the tape from over use. I found the DVD online and just ordered it. I am looking forward to starting Jane's programs again. I am now 45 and can no longer rely on mother nature and good genes. I tried them all but am coming back to the basics with Jane and I am looking forward to looking great at 45. I know Jane will come through for me!

You'll definitely generate a sweat with this workout. The mix of toning and aerobic work on the first set is really great. It keeps you motivated and the steps aren't very hard to learn. I do wish there was more ab work though. There are alot of squats. For the first section you'll just need a chair for support. The third section gets into weights for your legs and arms.

I ordered a new DVD. This one was obviously not new. There was no clear wrap securing the DVD case! I will keep it. It plays okay. But not truthful about what they are selling and over charging for used goods