annemorganmu's Full Review: Jane Fonda's Personal Trainer Series - Low Impact ...
Everybody wants quick, simple and effective workouts, and Jane Fonda delivers with her Personal Trainer Series. Jane's own results-focused personal fitness program and on-camera motivation will make the most of your time AND your body! Low Impact Aerobics & Stretch is two dynamic workouts in one video. Fun, easy-to-follow aerobics maximize fat burning while the relaxing stretch enhances flexibility. 25-minute aerobic workout, led by Jane's top instructors, is a cardiovascular and fat burning workout for all fitness levels. 20-minute full body stretch is a one-on-on relaxing routine with Jane that will improve muscle tone, flexibility and posture. Tested across America, the Personal Trainer Series has convinced fitness enthusiasts of its simplicity and proven results!
After reading the back of the box, I was sold on checking out this video. A 25 minute work-out didn't sound too bad. I didn't have to delve out any money, as I was only renting from the library.
At home I cleared some furniture out of the way and popped the tape into the VCR. I was ready to go. One of the first things I noticed was that the intro was taking awhile, but you can expect that with most aerobic videos. I can't help find it to be a nuisance because I am ready to just get started, however they have to add all that dialogue about checking with your doctor first, etc.
Once the work-out started, there are 3 instructors and 2 participants. The work-out is set up really nice. On one side, they have 2 doing modifying the work-out to be very low-impact (this included a pregnant woman) and on the other side they had 2 doing the work-out showing how you could increase the challenge. The center was the leading instructor.
The first 5 minutes was a warm-up led by the pregnant female. It was very easy to follow and a nice warm-up. The moves easy to pick-up and actually fun.
The second 5 minutes was led by another female. I LOVED this routine. It was to country music, with moves to match. I couldn't help but get into the video, as I kicked out my heels and moved to the country music.
The third 5 minutes was the most involved. You moved your arms a lot and your legs. Lunges, arm curls, etc. This was my least favorite of all the 5 minute segments, but that is the nice thing, you knwo each segment is only 5 minutes and thus over before you know it.
The fourth 5 minutes involved the second instructor again. I think she is great. Her routines are just fun and she a very motivating leader. I would not mind having her as an aerobics instructor in real life.
The final 5 minutes have a latin flare with the third instructor. This was a great cool-down as it just had some basic cha cha moves and you got to shake your hips some, which is always fun. A great cool-down and something to look forward to through out the video.
This set-up is really nice, because if you need to break-up your workout routine. You can do it in f different 5 minute segments through out the day.
After the aerobic work-out you have a stretch routine with Jane. It is very relaxing, but I have a short attention span and don't find 20 minutes of stretching worth my while.
After doing this tape several times and returning it to the library, I went out and bought the tape. It is one of my favorites, especially since I only have to commit 25 minutes. I rarely do the stretch segment at the end. I've had the video for 5 years and I still enjoy using it and always feel energized after it.
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