Your first exercise video ever.

Chris K. · 07-03-2009, 01:46 PM

Hey folks, here's a fun question.

What was the first exercise video you ever did in your life.

One of the firsts that I ever did was Jane Fonda's original workout way back in the 80's when I was a kid.

I loved doing it. I enjoyed every bit of it complete with my tights and slouch socks. And I still love doing it. It's alot of fun.

People are so judgmental with me being a man having done this and that I still do it. I still fear I will get ridiculed for it and my choice of tight attire for a man, but I say to them, Oh well!

Your opinions to me are always welcome.

Thank you so much.

Take care and god bless you all.

Warmly yours,
Chris

astrl · 07-06-2009, 02:25 PM

Jane Fonda's workout tape. It was my step-mother's.

uclangel422 · 07-06-2009, 02:47 PM

Hahaha, it is so embarassing but it was Richard Simmons Disco Sweat!
My upstairs neighbor was in it and so my sister and i ended up doing it. I am too young to know this much disco.

Mysticsky · 07-06-2009, 02:55 PM

Hi Paul...

I have to say that my first was intense moves from reebok!!
Still have it and do it only when I want to make myself sick.......j/k

AskTheTrainer · 07-07-2009, 03:36 AM

I was in college in Oregon and I had an early class so I didn't have time to get to the gym unless I got up at an unGodly hour so I asked Billy Blanks for help.

I did Tae Bo in my living room at 6am while my roommate was sleeping. I liked it until I broke a coffee table with a kick,

Kaimi2008 · 07-07-2009, 03:38 AM

Never could stand Jane Fonda

so it was Richard Simmons.

Gweebles · 07-07-2009, 03:15 PM

Mine was Sweating to the Oldies 3. I still hear those songs and fight the urge to break into the routine.

ElizabethLC · 07-07-2009, 03:37 PM

I did a Jane Fonda video my freshman year of college. I did it so much, I think I had everything they said memorized.

I don't know how to insert a youtube video into my post, but here is a link to some clips. The super tan lady in the purple bra was my favorite (for real).

YouTube - Jane Fonda Workout Video

ElizabethLC · 07-07-2009, 03:38 PM

Oh, the video showed up! Yay!

debkeversole · 07-07-2009, 03:40 PM

Richard Simmons on TV in the 80s before i knew anything about videos

northernstar · 07-08-2009, 09:54 AM

Jane Fonda's Light Aerobics! Ahhh the unitards and sweat bands.

I think my mom still has it.

Stacy O · 07-08-2009, 10:09 AM

Buns of Steel - the 80's one with the guy. He always used to say "work off those cheeseburgers!" I still have the videotape!

VGrace · 07-08-2009, 10:24 AM

I used to workout with my mom to good ol Richard Simmons when I was a kid.

I think the 1st workout video I bought myself was Tae Bo

zinny · 07-08-2009, 11:57 AM

Jane Fonda! Before the video, we had her LP with Michael Jackson's "Can you feel it?" I still think of her saying "Jog, jog, jog, now jumping jacks" whenever I hear that song.

MLE777 · 07-08-2009, 12:39 PM

It was either Cindy Crawford's first workout or Jennie Garth's workout (90210)

uclangel422 · 07-08-2009, 03:18 PM

omg, Jennie Garth had a workout video??

Jean@125 · 07-08-2009, 03:54 PM

Joanie Greggins LP

goheels · 07-08-2009, 05:19 PM

Richard Simmons in his red striped short shorts in Sweating to the Oldies

Kaimi2008 · 07-09-2009, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uclangel422

omg, Jennie Garth had a workout video??

Yes, she sure did and I think that it was her ONLY one.

You can get it for $1.14 on VHS.

It's called: Jennie Garth's Body in Progress [VHS] (1992)

wifey · 07-09-2009, 02:54 AM

It was a Jazzercise tape.

LivinLoCarb · 07-10-2009, 05:16 AM

Flipping channels one day, I saw Gilad on FitTV, thought it looked like fun, and joined in.

thisisrightnow · 07-10-2009, 07:26 PM

I have no idea. I think Walk Away the Pounds was the first one I ever bought, though. I'm sure I tried to do other ones before through Exercise TV but I don't remember what they are called now.

TigerlilyCA · 07-16-2009, 08:50 AM

Alyssa Milano's Teen Steam! hehe I was a kid and thought she was soooo cool

GME · 07-22-2009, 08:15 PM

I remember watching and snickering while my mom did Callenetics (back when that leotard was still in fashion). I stopped snickering when I tried it.

dreamer girl · 07-23-2009, 06:52 AM

Did anyone have a Carol Hensel LP?Loved her in the 80's.

Kiley2801 · 07-25-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

I did a Jane Fonda video my freshman year of college. I did it so much, I think I had everything they said memorized.

I don't know how to insert a youtube video into my post, but here is a link to some clips. The super tan lady in the purple bra was my favorite (for real).

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Oh Elizabeth, that Jane Fonda video was MY first video workout too!! I used to do it every day after high school!! Man, that video clip was a blast from the past!

I also brought it to college with me, and had some of my roomates doing it with me. He hee... my friend and I still laugh about the "ride the horse" segment.

MINTYSHAKE · 07-26-2009, 05:09 PM

My first videos were The 29 Minute Workout and Abs of Steele- now my collection consists of over 100 videos and Dvds! My Favorites are The Firm, Cathe Fredrich and Turbo Jam.

uahsoj · 07-26-2009, 07:46 PM

My first was Sweating to the Oldies with Richard Simmons. My parents bought it for themselves and I joined in.

Dystany1 · 07-29-2009, 04:29 PM

Mine was Thighs of Steel. I still have it but have not used it in like 15 years. How sad.

Yxvandoolu · 07-30-2009, 01:53 AM

Callenetics VHS - with annoying Danish subtitles.

07-03-2009, 01:46 PM	#1
Chris K. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brick, NJ Posts: 66 Gallery: Chris K. Stats: 250	Your first exercise video ever. Hey folks, here's a fun question. What was the first exercise video you ever did in your life. One of the firsts that I ever did was Jane Fonda's original workout way back in the 80's when I was a kid. I loved doing it. I enjoyed every bit of it complete with my tights and slouch socks. And I still love doing it. It's alot of fun. People are so judgmental with me being a man having done this and that I still do it. I still fear I will get ridiculed for it and my choice of tight attire for a man, but I say to them, Oh well! Your opinions to me are always welcome. Thank you so much. Take care and god bless you all. Warmly yours, Chris Last edited by Chris K.; 07-03-2009 at 01:47 PM..

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07-06-2009, 02:25 PM	#2
astrl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Space Coast Posts: 6,831 Gallery: astrl Stats: 204/195/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2012	Jane Fonda's workout tape. It was my step-mother's.

07-06-2009, 02:47 PM	#3
uclangel422 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 166 Gallery: uclangel422 Stats: 160/133/120 ~ 5'0" WOE: low carb/gluten free	Hahaha, it is so embarassing but it was Richard Simmons Disco Sweat! My upstairs neighbor was in it and so my sister and i ended up doing it. I am too young to know this much disco.

07-06-2009, 02:55 PM	#4
Mysticsky Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: HI Posts: 44 Gallery: Mysticsky Stats: 168/168/149 WOE: Undecided Start Date: April 2009	Hi Paul... I have to say that my first was intense moves from reebok!! Still have it and do it only when I want to make myself sick.......j/k

07-07-2009, 03:36 AM	#5
AskTheTrainer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 91 Gallery: AskTheTrainer	I was in college in Oregon and I had an early class so I didn't have time to get to the gym unless I got up at an unGodly hour so I asked Billy Blanks for help. I did Tae Bo in my living room at 6am while my roommate was sleeping. I liked it until I broke a coffee table with a kick,

07-07-2009, 03:38 AM	#6
Kaimi2008 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,713 Gallery: Kaimi2008 Stats: 197.2/181.0/155 (for now) 5'6" WOE: Jenny Craig At-Home Start Date: November 2, 2012	Never could stand Jane Fonda so it was Richard Simmons.

07-07-2009, 03:15 PM	#7
Gweebles Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 991 Gallery: Gweebles Stats: 26w/24w/8 WOE: JUDDD convert 2720/544 Start Date: JUDDD 3/6/12	Mine was Sweating to the Oldies 3. I still hear those songs and fight the urge to break into the routine.

07-07-2009, 03:38 PM	#9
ElizabethLC Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 676 Gallery: ElizabethLC Stats: 218.5/156.5/healthy and happy WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2008	Oh, the video showed up! Yay!

07-07-2009, 03:40 PM	#10
debkeversole Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 49,852 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/285/199 WOE: 8/29/11 R9P2 HCG diet Start Date: 10-8-09	Richard Simmons on TV in the 80s before i knew anything about videos

07-08-2009, 09:54 AM	#11
northernstar Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,818 Gallery: northernstar Stats: 314/197/160 Start Date: RNY June 25, 2012	Jane Fonda's Light Aerobics! Ahhh the unitards and sweat bands. I think my mom still has it.

07-08-2009, 10:09 AM	#12
Stacy O Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 450 Gallery: Stacy O WOE: Atkins Induction & loving it (restarted 5/31/13)	Buns of Steel - the 80's one with the guy. He always used to say "work off those cheeseburgers!" I still have the videotape!

07-08-2009, 10:24 AM	#13
VGrace Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NM Posts: 1,720 Gallery: VGrace Stats: 180/156.2/130 WOE: LC Start Date: 12/28/11	I used to workout with my mom to good ol Richard Simmons when I was a kid. I think the 1st workout video I bought myself was Tae Bo

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zinny Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 123 Gallery: zinny Stats: Sizes: 18/14/6 WOE: Gluten free. High raw. Start Date: 2007	Jane Fonda! Before the video, we had her LP with Michael Jackson's "Can you feel it?" I still think of her saying "Jog, jog, jog, now jumping jacks" whenever I hear that song.

07-08-2009, 12:39 PM	#15
MLE777 Video Vixen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,605 Gallery: MLE777 Stats: 142/142/122 5'2" WOE: Intuitive w/ no gluten, no dairy, no sugar Start Date: 06/17/13	It was either Cindy Crawford's first workout or Jennie Garth's workout (90210)

07-08-2009, 03:18 PM	#16
uclangel422 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 166 Gallery: uclangel422 Stats: 160/133/120 ~ 5'0" WOE: low carb/gluten free	omg, Jennie Garth had a workout video??

07-08-2009, 03:54 PM	#17
Jean@125 Guest Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MD Posts: 1,983 Gallery: Jean@125 Stats: 166/150.8/ ? 5'2 WOE: hanging on for dear life	Joanie Greggins LP

07-08-2009, 05:19 PM	#18
goheels Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 475 Gallery: goheels WOE: Low carb woe Start Date: January 2008	Richard Simmons in his red striped short shorts in Sweating to the Oldies

07-09-2009, 02:54 AM	#20
wifey Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 21,501 Gallery: wifey Stats: goal is size 10	It was a Jazzercise tape.

07-10-2009, 05:16 AM	#21
LivinLoCarb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 317 Gallery: LivinLoCarb WOE: Dukan Start Date: May 10, 2011	Flipping channels one day, I saw Gilad on FitTV, thought it looked like fun, and joined in.

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thisisrightnow Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Middletown, OH Posts: 1,824 Gallery: thisisrightnow Stats: 240/178.6/150, 5'6", 28 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: 5/10/07 (generic LC/SB), 7/19/09 (Atkins)	I have no idea. I think Walk Away the Pounds was the first one I ever bought, though. I'm sure I tried to do other ones before through Exercise TV but I don't remember what they are called now.

07-16-2009, 08:50 AM	#23
TigerlilyCA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: CA girl in DC Posts: 2,855 Gallery: TigerlilyCA WOE: Primal-esque	Alyssa Milano's Teen Steam! hehe I was a kid and thought she was soooo cool

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GME Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Coast Posts: 6,725 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/175/175 And again...223/208.4/146 5'7 WOE: Misc. Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	I remember watching and snickering while my mom did Callenetics (back when that leotard was still in fashion). I stopped snickering when I tried it.

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dreamer girl Guest Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: GA Posts: 84 Gallery: dreamer girl Stats: 181/174/140 Start Date: Aug.2009	Did anyone have a Carol Hensel LP?Loved her in the 80's.

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MINTYSHAKE Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 457 Gallery: MINTYSHAKE Stats: 166.5/140 WOE: LC Start Date: Jan 2011	My first videos were The 29 Minute Workout and Abs of Steele- now my collection consists of over 100 videos and Dvds! My Favorites are The Firm, Cathe Fredrich and Turbo Jam.

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uahsoj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 71 Gallery: uahsoj Stats: 281/259/150	My first was Sweating to the Oldies with Richard Simmons. My parents bought it for themselves and I joined in.

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Dystany1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA gal in KY (I miss home so much)! Posts: 273 Gallery: Dystany1 Stats: 151(7/13/09)*130(9/20/09) WOE: Low GI carbs only/Clean Eating & P90X Start Date: 07/13/09	Mine was Thighs of Steel. I still have it but have not used it in like 15 years. How sad.

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Yxvandoolu Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 16 Gallery: Yxvandoolu Stats: 195/195/130 WOE: None	Callenetics VHS - with annoying Danish subtitles.