Sweatin' To The Oldies: Complete Collection

This is great low impact aerobics that is easy and fun. I loved it growing up and I still do and this set is great.

I'm giving this 5 stars so far, admittedly not having worked out yet. The packaging is solid and the DVDs are secured well. When I bought this I tried to find a list of music and couldn't, so I'm listing it here:Disc 1: Sweatin' to the Oldies1. (Introduction)2. Dancing in the Street3. Beyond the Sea4. On Broadway5. It's My Party6. Peggy Sue7. Grea Balls of Fire8. Wipe Out9. He's a Rebel10. Personality11. Ain't No Mountain High EnoughDisc 2: Sweatin' to the Oldies 21. (Introduction)2. The Loco-Motion3. Fever4. My Boyfriend's Back5. Breaking Up is Hard to Do6. Windy7. Big Girls Don't Cry8. Jailhouse Rock9. Summer in the City10. Respect11. Rescue Me12. Oh, Pretty WomanDisc 3: Sweatin' to the Oldies 31. (Introduction)2. Gimme Some Lovin'3. Louie Louie4. Out of Limits5. Do You Want to Dance6. The Name Game7. I Get Around8. Born to be Wild9. Rockin' Robin10. Build Me Up Buttercup11. California Dreamin'Disc 4: Sweatin' to the Oldies 41. (Introduction)2. Shout3. Shotgun4. Dance to the Music5. Up the Ladder to the Roof6. Heat Wave7. Mony Mony8. Proud Mary9. Devil with a Blue Dress On10. The Wanderer11. Someday We'll Be TogetherDisc 5: Sweatin' to the Oldies 51. Soul Man2. I Want You Back3. Ain't Too Proud4. Think5. Downtown6. Where the Boys Are7. Hit the Road Jack8. These Boots Were Made for Walkin'9. I Heard It Through the Grapevine10. What the World Needs Now Is Love

I’m such an emotional person as it is, so when I watched the ending of Richard’s first dvd I was in tears. He is such a great example and spirit leader! I am so lucky to own his Sweating to the Oldies dvd collection. He is truly a perfect inspiration and leader! Thank you Richard! And for anyone else reading this considering buying any of the Richard Simmons dvd…. Go ahead and make the purchase. It’s well worth it! I treat my collection set like gold!

I was skeptical about the "Used - Good" condition it was listed at, but these were brand new condition. They were only missing the plastic wrapper on the set. They play great, and the work outs are super fun!

I was somewhat apprehensive about starting this DVD "workout" series. (6 DVDs in this set) I'd worried that the dance moves would be too hard & would change too fast - but NOT AT ALL!! They're SUPER EASY, and really a LOT of FUN!! And folks, I'm 60!! I have no background in Dance, and yet the moves are absolutely NO BIG DEAL to learn & DO. I've only just started, so I've only done the first DVD, which I guess is Richard's original "Sweatin to the Oldies." It lasts about a half-hour - which is perfect! His Intro (talking) is QUICK, then it's on to ten dance numbers, and the band is GREAT!! (Actually SOUNDS like a lot more people than the # they've got on stage!)Richard doesn't take time to "instruct." There are no "Dance Lessons." But you know? That's OKAY! His moves are so simple that you just start copying them. (Obviously his 16 or so "dancers" are more experienced & already KNOW his moves & routines, but really, if you're in the privacy of your home doing this, then who cares?!) You just fake it til you make it! If you watch it to the very end, you'll see that at least 2/3rds of his Dance Company ("ordinary people") LOST A TON OF WEIGHT doing his programs! (Some over 150, even over 200 lbs!!)Frankly, I'm impressed that his simple moves not only get my heart rate up in a manner that I can sustain (@ 60!), but they also get the lymphatic system flowing (SUPER IMPORTANT!), should prevent shoulder & hip problems (if done frequently enough), and don't let you get bored. He uses repetition well - just enough to let you get in the groove, but then switches it up so to keep it challenging & interesting. He was one of a kind! A creative genius, really!This is going to be my new Go-To for this Winter, & whenever the weather is too unsavory to exercise outdoors. THANK YOU, Richard Simmons!! (God Bless his soul!!) These vids are a great GIFT to ordinary folks who just want to move & groove to GREAT MUSIC that moves us! I'm SO glad I took a chance on this set, & look forward to trying & using all 6 of them.

Somehow, I stumbled across Richard's YouTube channel recently and found it to be a lot of fun which brought me here to Amazon to buy the whole collection.As everyone else has said, these are so much fun! I'm middle aged, overweight and uncoordinated, but I put a big smile on my face and dance my way through these DVDs. I'm usually on the wrong foot, but I'm learning. The first is the easiest (it can be done in your pajamas and bare feet if you really really lack motivation), and each successive DVD gets a little more difficult. I would recommend shoes and an exercise bra for anything after the first one. The exercises are easily modified if it is too intense at first...just march instead of tapping or cha cha-ing or ponying. My biggest problem with it is I get the giggles so badly during Rockin' Robin that I get too out of breath to keep exercising.I remember watching the Richard Simmons Show on t.v. back when I was in junior high and learning how to check for the correct target heart rate. And that was a staple component of all aerobics classes during the 1980's with a big heart rate chart on the wall of every gym. Now, I had to google what my heartrate was supposed to be since I'd forgotten after so many years.I recommend these DVDs for anyone who likes to exercise at home or who doesn't like to exercise, but who knows they need to exercise.

一言でいうと、楽しく踊れるものです。　キレイなお姉さんやムキムキマンがお手本というのではなく、実際にこのビデオでダイエットに成功した人たちが後ろで踊っています。なのでこちらもゆる〜い気持ちでできるのです。足は常に動いてるので、踊りについていけなくても、その場マラソン？のような効果はあると思います。踊りはやっていくうちに覚えるので楽しいです。このふざけたアフロとタンクトップという時代錯誤な感じも笑える人にオススメです

Dumb video my wife had to have and never used

What I liked was Richard's positive and supportive instruction, but I hope they don't clap after each exercise for the entire collection. There is a live band and after a number, all the participants (who have been exercising to the song) stop to clap for the band, thus disrupting the exercise program. It's nice to acknowledge the band, but come on! This might annoy some people. The songs are great fun. This program is more like dancing at a club, where you take a short break, while you wait for the next song.

These are great for hone exercises

I love these CD. The music is awesome and the exercises are well done. You have a warm up, cardio exercises and cool down. Although being expensive, I highly recommend if you prefer not paying a gym subscription.