Jane Fonda's Original Workout

UPDATEWould like to add on to this review as there are countless Amazon reviews alleging this is not the original Workout. The DVD/Digital titled "Jane Fonda's Original Workout", with Jane in a red/pink striped leotard and purple leg warmers IS the original Workout. That is the first video released in 1982. The exercise program was also released as an album/audiotape - similarly the end of April 1982 - but the music contained in the album/audiotape was NEVER released on home video. There is no mis-marketing that this is the original Workout because it is exactly that. To be technical, this program was released a few days prior to the album/audiotape. Some reviewers are complaining that it's not the Workout Challenge or another video - this is not advertised to be a video other than the original Workout. If you are thinking of a video where Jane is NOT wearing a red/pink striped leotard with purple leg warmers, leading separate beginner and advanced Workouts, you are thinking of another video and NOT the original Workout. If you are listening to the program on DVD and are having trouble listening to vocals and only hearing music - you must ensure your audio cables for both left and right audio are connected to your DVD player and the TV. If you are only connecting one audio cable, it is likely the reason why you cannot hear vocals. The original Workout was recorded with dual channel audio - the left audio channel was music with instructions and the right audio channel was for music only. This allowed for consumers with the RCA VideoDisc player to choose if they wanted instructions with the music or just music. If you are connecting your DVD player to a TV and do not have the left audio channel ports connected, you will only hear music. Like many of her other videos, the cover/product image does not show her in the outfit she wears in the video. The cover image is the same image used on its original VHS, Beta, CED and LaserDisc releases, which was the same photo used for the original book that started the whole Workout series, as well as the album/audio cassette.Original review from 2015:The DVD presents the Workout with a great picture and sound quality. The video quality is a marked improvement even over the LaserDisc, which up until the DVD release was probably the best quality print of the Workout. Those who may recall the RCA videodiscs from the 80s may remember this Workout on that format, and how you could listen to either the music and Jane's voice or just the music when using the audio selector on the stereo player models. While this disc is technically not dual-audio with a music-only option, if you are able to isolate the audio to just listen to the right audio track, you could, indeed, have the Workout with music-only. Maybe a minor plus for some, but for fans of this program I think it's a nice feature if your DVD/TV allows for audio separation or if your computer video player can play one side track (I use VLC player on my Mac). The Easy Going (Prime Time) DVD also works similarly - the other 3 have stereo sound but not one designated music-only side.The menu breaks the workout down by class and has an introduction from Jane on the popularity and demand for this and the other recently released videos. Each class has chapter breakdowns so that you are able to access or jump forward by segment, as well.This is definitely an excellent purchase for any JFW fans of old or new - the quality and presentation are impressive and will definitely help you "go for the burn" for years to come.

Nice easier workout!

I have been using this Jane Fonda’s workout since the 1980’s in my 20’s and still love it at 68 years old. The best overall body workout that I have always found great results without overstraining any part of my body. Highly recommend no matter your age.

good product

I first did this workout in 1983! I own both this DVD and "Jane Fonda's New Workout," and if I was going to buy just one I would go with the New Workout. Here's why:1. The original workout doesn't have very good aerobics. The aerobics last just a few minutes -- not long enough to get my heart rate up. The New Workout has about 12 minutes of aerobics in the beginner section and about 18 in the advanced -- much better.2. The original workout has these dorky arm exercises. Basically you stand in one place and move your arms. The New workout combines the arms and aerobics which feels very natural and is a better use of workout time.3. In the original workout, I wonder about the safety of several of the stomach and leg exercises -- whether they could cause injury. The advanced stomach exercises especially seem like they might put quite a bit of strain on the back. I think Jane and her advisors realized this and corrected the problem in the New workout. The New workout has a bit more instruction on proper form and the exercises just seem safer.Though the original workout is OK, I must say that Jane Fonda's "New Workout" is the best workout I've ever done in 30 years. It's very complete. And I love it because you don't need to be a professional dancer to figure out the aerobics, like you do with many other exercise routines. Anyone can easily follow along. I usually do the beginner aerobics then switch to the advanced floor work. I had it in VHS for 20 years and was so excited to get it in DVD. Definitely worth buying.

A very good workout. Still resonates with how people work out today. Although the video was popular over 40 years ago. Its still a relatable fantastic workout video.

Never give up. Even when you have life setbacks. Turn to Jane. She will motivate you to pick yourself up and get back in it. Don’t quit. Never, never, never give up.

40 years later and I still love it like I did when I was 20!!!!