Sweatin' to the Oldies 3: An Aerobic Concert with Richard Simmons [VHS]

Having said that, I think this video quite a bit more challenging than the first two Sweatin to the Oldies videos, and I wouldn't recommend starting off with it if you are a first time excerciser or very overweight. I found it very hard at first even though I had become quite comforatable with the others - although, I did quickly get much fitter and now I really enjoy doing it.

My only gripe is I would like some real toning exercises which would make it a more complete workout. In fact, I think the second video is better in that respect and that's why I'm still doing it.

Thank you Richard Simmons for making everyone feel able to get up and Sweat - irrespective of size or level of fitness. I really like the way everyone is respected, everyone looks so happy and everyone's achievements are applauded on these tapes.


I LOVE This Tape!   January 23, 2000
28 out of 28 found this review helpful

This is my most favorite tape. I exercise to this tape at least five days a week and never get bored. I have lost 55 pounds using this tape and walking. I highly recommend this tape if you are overweight, you can follow the exercises at your pace and then add intensity as you go. A great tape for the beginner!


Sweating to the Oldies 3 changed my life.   June 24, 1999
Janelle Yohman (Columbus, OH)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful

This sounds so american pie, but Sweating to The Oldies 3 really did change my life. I lost 30 pounds doing it, and became alot closer to my brother as well. If you saw a picture of me, you'd probably think I was the last person to do a Richard Simmons workout, let alone excersize. I have tried other workouts, but they were all too boring for me. Once I tried this video, I seriously couldn't stop! I was brought up on the oldies, and now listen to goth, punk, techno & ska, but doing this made me feel like a kid again ;o) This probably sounds completely fabricated, but I assure you, its true ;o)


I always come back to this one   December 23, 2004
S. Howell (Washington Court House, OH United States)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

I'm actually just 22 yrs old, but I have struggled with my weight all of my life and everyday of it. My appreciation for Richard Simmons began when I was a young child. My mom loves him and when the original Sweatin to the oldies came about, she and her sisters passed it around. I always ended up "sweatin" along with my mom whenever she'd do it, but not to lose weight, just to have fun. Finally in junior high I began to realize I needed to make a serious change and I began doing Richard's tapes almost every night. Midway thru highschool, I had dropped almost 60 pounds and I credit him with a lot of my success. This specific video is tops. I don't like "Sweatin" 2 very much for whatever reason and the first one got old a long time ago, but somehow it stands that this one is a keeper for me. My favorite ditty is "I get around"...it's actually surprisingly vigorous for Richard! Because these videos aren't overloaded with tough moves, it's easier to do them daily, which to me is the healhiest idea. Light-moderate exercise each day until the weight comes off! GOOD LUCK!


this is the best workout   September 23, 2004
Erica V (Vancouver, WA United States)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful

i bought this tape last summer and loved the music and the dance moves. After a year and 60 lbs lighter I thought I was too advanced to continuee to work with this tape. I was running 1/2 marathons and doing step aerobics. A friend at work wanted help getting started on working out so I gave him this tape he loves it and does it several times a week. Now that fall is almost upon us I have been feeling less motivated I miss my tape, so I just ordered another one for myself. This tape is great for days you dont want to work out because it starts out kind of slow but you end up sweating alot by the time your through. The music makes me feel good and the dance moves and Richard make me smile. I am always in a good mood after doing this tape. The cool down song is - All the Leaves are Brown and the Sky is Gray, I have always loved and can't think of a better song to end the tape with and cool down to.
Cant wait to get this tape again.