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

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.

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 popularPilates 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.

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.

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!

I already have a couple of other Jane Fonda's workouts, which I like. I'm into barre workouts and have quite a few. The main problem I have with this dvd's toning workouts, is that there are way too many squats and lunges. If you follow ballet or barre work, some instructors don't include these, as they can bulk you up. Jane uses weights with some of these, and that will bulk up all mesomorph and endomorph body types. The cardio was okay for a light workout, but in one dvd, she does cardio for about 5 minutes and then does a toning with weights, then back to cardio. I personally like to do all my toning in one go, and also my cardio. Some might prefer this method, however.So for me, this was a disappointment, and I ended up giving the dvd away.