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The Complete Collection of Sweatin' to the Oldies | 
 enlarge | Directors: E.h. Shipley, Christopher Cohen
Actor: Richard Simmons
Studio: Time Life Records
Category: DVD
List Price: $49.95
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Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 67
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 5
Running Time: 385
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.5 x 1.6
MPN: 220011
UPC: 610583348293
EAN: 0610583348293
ASIN: B000Z0UEV0
Release Date: January 8, 2008
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Product Description
This aerobic concert video invites viewers to dance their way to well-being to the beat of hot 50's and 60's music performed by a live band in a "Prom Night" setting. Ideal for those wanting an exercise video that is more fun than instructional.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS/EXERCISE UPC: 610583348293 Manufacturer No: 220011
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| Customer Reviews: Read 89 more reviews...
 Could be fun but not good for advanced workouts January 7, 2009
I bought these videos because I was getting bored of doing the same workouts at home and needed some variety. I looked more for dance workouts but couldn't find any that didn't either require a wooden floor (uh, I work out on carpet, sorry) or didn't show the person's feet who was doing the moves. Needless to say, I hoped these videos would be different. First off, kudos to Richard for motivating so many people and having fun doing it BUT his screechy voice and constant high pitched yelling WILL get on some people's nerves. Plus, I didn't care for the fact that there were pauses in between songs (don't want to give your heart rate a chance to drop. I've never seen people walk 5 minutes on a treamill and then stop briefly), the choreography was at times hard to follow (please keep the camera on Richard so I can figure out what he's doing!) and I didn't feel like I was getting my heart rate up. Probably really good for people that are just getting started but not so much for those that are advanced and just need that little extra boost.
 Memory Lane January 4, 2009
I really like Richard Simmons - his quirky upbeat personailty is alot of fun and his video workouts are classics in every sense of his word. It is difficult not to get up for working out when he is on the screen chattering and doing his routines.
This collection of discs is a great value with many different workouts between them and they are all set to some great classic music which sets the tone for each exercise nicely. You will often find yourself singing along to some songs you did not know you knew.
You will be up and dancing and ultimately get a good workout which you will feel. Richard may not be for everyone, but if you give him a chance and just enjoy what is going on with his upbeat persona you will find yourself getting into shape and not even realize it because it is so much fun - theroutines fly by.
love him? hate him? You'll love the cd either way! Great, fun, workout! December 28, 2008
I had heard Richard Simmons squeel and motivare on tv and radio. I pictured a workout dvd by him to be something of the same and wouldn't have dreamed I'd own won because of it, ,much less the whole collection! However, I kept reading the accolades on Amazon and it didnt seem to be just a workout for those really out of shape...it seemed to be a workout for both beginners and daily fitness buffs and the word "fun" was used quite a bit. So I tried it. Wow! Now I get why he's still on radio and tv as a fitness guru 20 years after his debut. (or more)
I can't believe I was enjoying myself so much during a workout that I found myself grinning from ear to ear...and my heart rate stayed in the target zone, burning great calories.
Whats different? Several things...while most fitness dvds are set to instrumental music that sounds, I'm sorry, like bad instrumental porn music, they actually paid the royalties to use REAL songs with words and music you know. That is a tremendous boost even if you arent into the "oldies" (as Im not...I still loved it) and he has a live band playing and real people all doing the workout.
visually, this gives you so much to look at that you never get bored no matter how often you do it. The multitude of people, shapes and personalities, and the live band, as well as other visual bonuses he adds such as Elvis dancing out onto the set, a motorcycle rider riding onto the set, etc
Physically, the moves are fun, he cues very well, you never get lost in the steps even though you wind up "dancing". I have found other fitness dance dvds to leave me confused and out of step and frustrated and feeling like a need a degree in dance. Not true for Richard's dvds...they are simple aerobic moves put together so that they have the movement and feel that you are just having fun dancing while you are doing great cardio.
Time flies on these dvds!! He is motivating, fun, energetic, and these dvds are truly unique in any collection. They are a great workout but a fun workout that anyone can do...from beginner to athlete...and still get exactly what you want out of it.
I can't believe I'm saying it, but i'm now a true fan He is a household name for a reason. Good, fun, workout with maximum results! And easy to amp up or amp down as you wish
 Fun December 21, 2008
I've only done the first one so far but it seems to be a fairly simple workout that anyone can probably do. I have lower back problems and some of the movements seem to agravate it but if I'm careful and don't overdo it I'm fine. I really like that there are people of all sizes on the video doing the routine.
Richard Simmons dvd's December 16, 2008
I really love the Richard Simmon's dvd's I received. The only thing thing that bothers me is that 2 of the dvd's have skips throughout them. But, the ones that do play all the way through are great. My thought with the problem with the 2 dvd's are they're not the ones I would play all the time anyway. So, I'm keeping them. The ones I worked out with for 2 weeks.... I lost 10 lbs. Yay!
Thank you so much.
Ann
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