Richard Simmons Tonin' to the Oldies

Different music makes exercises go quicker

I knew after reading other reviews that I wouldn't get boogie cords with this dvd but I decided that wasn't going to stop me doing the workout so I chose to do this with light dumbells. If you choose this method you will have to adjust some movements a bit but believe me it's a good workout. By the end of the first weights song I feel like my arms are going to fall off but I always keep going because I adore Richard and his motivation always puts a smile on my face. I finish the workout with a big smile on my face because I know that I've forced my muscles to work which is all I can ask from a workout DVD. I do highly recommend this workout as you can tailor it to work for you even if you don't have boogie cords. Use some tomato soup cans or light dumbells. No excuses not to do it.

I will give Richard Simmons credit. He is a good work out for those of us that have no rhythm. He isn't slow paced, but not so fast paced that you can't catch up in a step or two, or wind up giving up altogether.I like that the music is literally the oldies, from the 50's/60's/70's, and not from a few years ago, and also I love the fact it isn't rap, like so many others tend to have on their sound track.I did 2 songs, and was relieved that this a 30min dvd, and you can do 1 or 2 songs, and work up to the full 1/2 hour. Also the dvd shows you how to use the cords correctly. And YES, mine came with cords.All in all, I am very happy with Tonin' to the Oldies, and is always nice to see its Richard Simmons, who was doing this before it became the thing to do, and is still fun to watch and move with.

I'm in my late 60's and was looking for something a little better geared to my age group...and to keep muscles functioning. I figured Richard was reaching my age and must have something out for "olders". This fits the bill perfectly. I bought this set and also bought an additional pair of his resistance bands (from another source), since I work out 3 times a week (in my "gym" in my basement) with a friend. So one day a week we do the original "Sweatin' to the Oldies" (as well as we can at our age!), one day we do this Tonin' to the Oldies, and one day we do machine workouts. This toning CD (and you really need these bands for it) is a great workout for keeping upper muscles strong. And I have no trouble keeping up. Highly recommend it.

When I received this dvd it was loose in its case - I have to leave it in the play mode on the dvd player for a couple of minutes before it starts, eventually it does ... took me a few tries to figure this out. I would rate the condition of this dvd as fair. I do like the content of the dvd

I really liked this workout, but due to physical limitations and previous permanent upper body injuries, I could not do it properly or safely. If you have any injury in your shoulders or neck or upper body please use this video with care! Plus, you would need to purchase the boogie cords separately because they are not included and you need them to do the workout. There is nothing on the box or label to let you know the boogie cords are not included.

I'm a huge fan of Richard Simmons to begin with and have many of his tapes and CD's. He's fun to work out with. You also do not have to learn to get the steps perfect; as long as you're moving, then you get a good workout. I also like that the others working out with him in the DVD are people of various shapes and sizes. It shows us that no matter what our weight, we can still work out, even if we do it from sitting in a chair.I've been on a couple cruises with Richard, and he really does care about people, and you can see that in his workouts.If you're looking for a workout that's fun, then Richard's are the one for you.

I think his workouts are enjoyable and he gets you motivated in a fun way. The music is good too, and the moves are very easy to follow. The workout is not intense, by any means, but I wasn't looking for a high aerobic, tough workout.The resistance bands are very light weight, , but sturdy and loop under each foot separately. They do add some resistance and variety to the workout. I am pleased with this DVD.