Sweatin' to the Oldies 2: An Aerobic Concert with Richard Simmons [VHS]

I really enjoy seeing real live people working out in these videos. Female, male......Obese to average, muscular to flabby......It makes me feel good to be working out with other normal appearing persons.

THe advantage you get with aerobics is that when you "outgrow" a video you either step up your speed or add weights to your wrists and ankles for toning. This video is the best for toning if you add 1 pound strap-weights for the entire video and instead of ligting bottles grab 3-6 pound weights.

I'm less than 30 pounds from ideal weight now and I still use this video for a toning workout.


The GREATEST--I wore out 3 copies in a decade!   July 29, 2002
Carol Kirschenbaum (Fresno, CA United States)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

I never, ever exercised until I found this tape about ten years ago--and I haven't stopped using it since then. No matter how many other tapes I try, I still rely on this one. It's fun and it's got everything: stretches, low-impact aerobics, floor exercises, and even some weight training. I have rheumatoid arthritis and never imagined that I could DO this or any other exercise routine for regular people, but these exercises and dance routines are wonderfully gentle on the joints! As for Richard...What can I say? He's an acquired but addictive taste--a real kick. You've gotta love anyone who makes you feel this good!


if you love dancin' then you'll love sweatin'   October 9, 2002
Ruby (iowa city, iowa)
18 out of 20 found this review helpful

this tape was so much fun. i'm a very lazy person and hate exercise but when i bought this tape and put it on to see what it's about i just couldn't help shaking my tush!!! it's packed with stretching, low-impact aerobis, and weight training all done in a "dancy" fun manner! another thing i loved is that the people doing the workout in the video are all normal looking poeple of all shapes and sizes! if you love dancing to the oldies, then you'll love this tape.


LOVE THAT RICHARD!   May 25, 2001
Carol Traviss (Cedar Valley, Ont. Canada)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

I have this video (along with all his others) and I love it! It's a motivative, fun and energetic workout with great music and of course Richard's great sense of humor to get you up and going and to keep you coming back for more! Love it!