Hey Everybody,I am so excited to share my first-ever circuit-training workout and my brand-new, never before-seen "Boogie Cords" with you! Circuit training combines both cardiovascular training and muscle strengthening, all in the same workout! In this workout, we'll be dancing and toning to some of your favorite songs like "Twist and Shout," "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," and my favorite, "Moon River."You'll strengthen your heart and lungs, and improve your muscular strength and endurance, all at the same time! How's that for efficiency? You'll see and feel a difference in your upper body muscles (chest, back, biceps, triceps and core) and lower body muscles (quads, hamstrings and glutes). Before long, you might even be ready to try on your favorite "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini!" Be sure to send me a picture if you do!All of the movements are fun and effective, and you'll be having such a good time, you won't even want to "Stop! In the Name of Love!"You don't need any weights to exercise along with Tonin' to the Oldies either. My lightweight Boogie Cords give you a challenging low-impact workout without the stress or strain!If you love to dance...if you love to smile and make new friends, you're going to love sweatin' and tonin' along with me and my block party crew! Are you ready to take the "work" out of working out? Then let's go...the party's about to start!Love,Richard Simmons
H**R
Good exercises
Different music makes exercises go quicker
C**A
No boogie cords but you can adjust
I knew after reading other reviews that I wouldn't get boogie cords with this dvd but I decided that wasn't going to stop me doing the workout so I chose to do this with light dumbells. If you choose this method you will have to adjust some movements a bit but believe me it's a good workout. By the end of the first weights song I feel like my arms are going to fall off but I always keep going because I adore Richard and his motivation always puts a smile on my face. I finish the workout with a big smile on my face because I know that I've forced my muscles to work which is all I can ask from a workout DVD. I do highly recommend this workout as you can tailor it to work for you even if you don't have boogie cords. Use some tomato soup cans or light dumbells. No excuses not to do it.
S**A
What a good.................
I will give Richard Simmons credit. He is a good work out for those of us that have no rhythm. He isn't slow paced, but not so fast paced that you can't catch up in a step or two, or wind up giving up altogether.I like that the music is literally the oldies, from the 50's/60's/70's, and not from a few years ago, and also I love the fact it isn't rap, like so many others tend to have on their sound track.I did 2 songs, and was relieved that this a 30min dvd, and you can do 1 or 2 songs, and work up to the full 1/2 hour. Also the dvd shows you how to use the cords correctly. And YES, mine came with cords.All in all, I am very happy with Tonin' to the Oldies, and is always nice to see its Richard Simmons, who was doing this before it became the thing to do, and is still fun to watch and move with.
D**A
Great for older folks
I'm in my late 60's and was looking for something a little better geared to my age group...and to keep muscles functioning. I figured Richard was reaching my age and must have something out for "olders". This fits the bill perfectly. I bought this set and also bought an additional pair of his resistance bands (from another source), since I work out 3 times a week (in my "gym" in my basement) with a friend. So one day a week we do the original "Sweatin' to the Oldies" (as well as we can at our age!), one day we do this Tonin' to the Oldies, and one day we do machine workouts. This toning CD (and you really need these bands for it) is a great workout for keeping upper muscles strong. And I have no trouble keeping up. Highly recommend it.
J**K
Not in very good condition
When I received this dvd it was loose in its case - I have to leave it in the play mode on the dvd player for a couple of minutes before it starts, eventually it does ... took me a few tries to figure this out. I would rate the condition of this dvd as fair. I do like the content of the dvd
J**N
Be careful with this workout
I really liked this workout, but due to physical limitations and previous permanent upper body injuries, I could not do it properly or safely. If you have any injury in your shoulders or neck or upper body please use this video with care! Plus, you would need to purchase the boogie cords separately because they are not included and you need them to do the workout. There is nothing on the box or label to let you know the boogie cords are not included.
K**D
Need Some Tonin'?
I'm a huge fan of Richard Simmons to begin with and have many of his tapes and CD's. He's fun to work out with. You also do not have to learn to get the steps perfect; as long as you're moving, then you get a good workout. I also like that the others working out with him in the DVD are people of various shapes and sizes. It shows us that no matter what our weight, we can still work out, even if we do it from sitting in a chair.I've been on a couple cruises with Richard, and he really does care about people, and you can see that in his workouts.If you're looking for a workout that's fun, then Richard's are the one for you.
S**Y
Richard is always fun!
I think his workouts are enjoyable and he gets you motivated in a fun way. The music is good too, and the moves are very easy to follow. The workout is not intense, by any means, but I wasn't looking for a high aerobic, tough workout.The resistance bands are very light weight, , but sturdy and loop under each foot separately. They do add some resistance and variety to the workout. I am pleased with this DVD.
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