Search - Richard Simmons: 60's Blast-Off on DVD

Fun Workout

Loves Books | Maryland USA | 04/03/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is such a fun workout that once you get the moves down, you'll hardly know you're working out until you're done and realize how sweaty you've gotten. This was one of the first Simmons aerobic routines I'd done, so it took a few tries for me to get the routine down - but don't give up because you WILL get it.

As with most of Richard Simmon's workouts, you start out with a warm up and each song is progressively a little more energetic until the cool-down - this one is 30 minutes in total length. Also featured in every Simmons routine I've done so far, and this is no exception, are his motivational and encouraging comments.

If you doubt you're really getting a workout, take a look at some of the other (less fun) tapes and you'll see many of the same motions, exercises and stretches. The difference is the fun and pure joy Richard Simmons brings to his videos. Why do plain old exercises when you can dance and have fun with Richard? I've never hurt myself with any of his routines, as I have with others (particularly my knees). If you're looking for a safe but effective toning workout, I recommend Blast and Tone, as well as Tone and Sweat.

One word of caution - Richard Simmons IS addictive."

Great fun

lila | 12/05/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is the first Richard Simmons video I have tried, and I am sold. The music is upbeat, the moves are easy to learn, and I actually look forward to exercising every day. It also helps to see other "real" people in the video rather than all those thin professional dancers."

Fun and Easy to Follow

lila | 03/19/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I just tried this DVD today. It was pretty easy to follow. Lots of hamstring and arm work. I had fun. The 32 minutes felt like 10. Highly recommend."

Wonderful!

Rebecca A. Rusche | 01/07/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have always been very lazy and never one for any type of excercise. I bought this dvd plus different brands. I first put in a different brand and I was so lost. I put Richard in and I was instantly uplifted and began to go with the flow. People are right the moves are hard to follow at first but because of the upbeatness of Richard and the music you just move and try your best. At the end of the 30 mins that only felt like 10 you realize you have sweated more during this movie than in your whole life. I have never been a Richard fan before but know I love him and plan to get all his videos. I do two Richard videos a day and encourage all to give him a try."