37 thoughts on “Jane Fonda’s Step Aerobic and Abdominal Workout [VHS]

  1. 31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    GOOD Step Workout GREAT Ab Workout!, February 26, 2002
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    mwreview “mwreview” (Northern California, USA) –
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    This review is from: Jane Fonda’s Step Aerobic and Abdominal Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

    This workout video is divided into two parts. First there is
    a 45-minute step aerobic section which includes a warm-up,
    several different step combination featuring a rotation of
    three instructors, a cool-down, and a short lower body stretching
    segment. The second part is a ten-minute ab workout hosted by
    Jane Fonda herself. The step workout is not difficult, in fact
    it may be aimed more for beginners as the instructors often ask
    the viewer to pay attention to their breathing and lessen their
    movements if need be. I consider myself at a strong intermediate
    level and work out with step videos 4-7 days a week. When adding
    my own propulsion, I still feel I get a good workout with this
    video. I like the rotating instructors (especially the cute guy,
    I get tired of only watching women instructors on aerobics tapes).
    I feel different instructors bring variety to the workout. The music also
    changes with each rotation. Not the most hip music (this is
    probably not a tape aimed at the young), but oh well.

    The ab workout makes this video well worth seeking out. Fonda
    does an excellent job explaining the moves, especially how to
    breath during the crunches. I used to be confused on the correct
    breathing procedure during abdominal crunches. Often, I would
    unconsciously hold my breath. After using this video, I know
    the correct breathing plus correct arm placement for all my
    ab workouts!

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  2. 16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A great workout., February 8, 2001
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    G. Sawaged
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    This review is from: Jane Fonda’s Step Aerobic and Abdominal Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

    Don’t listen to those detractors of this exercise video. I consider myself an intermediate, and I find it a great routine. I have been doing this tape on and off for years now, and I am not bored with it. In fact after you really get to know the routine and steps, it’s a lot of fun, and there are certainly enough ways in which you can challenge yourself. Beginners can start on the floor before advancing to the step. And once you are using the step you can increase the height as you get fitter. Plus there are different levels of intensity that you can follow, for example, bigger arm movements or higher knee or leg lifts, plus you can do high impact moves as opposed to lower impact. The instructors are friendly and helpful, and each movement is easy enough to follow so you’re not falling over your feet all the time (which can lead to injury) like some exercise tapes I’ve done. The final 10 minutes you get a one-on-one with Jane for a great ab workout that really works. This is a workout that will make you feel and look wonderful. Recommended.

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  3. 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Totally Unhip, but totally works, August 8, 2004
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    J. Harris (Houston, TX) –
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    This review is from: Jane Fonda’s Step Aerobic and Abdominal Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

    I agree with another reviewer… this is not an exciting workout, but I have been coming back to this workout time and again for over 10 years. This routine goes by so quickly and doesn’t kill you, yet you get fit so soon! Start off by using “no step” a few times and before you know it, you are putting everything you have into it with the step.

    I rarely did the abs part of the workout because I am always crunched for time. Also, this workout NEVER hurt my back. I quit this out of sheer boredom and tried the firm for 9 months and really killed my back. I’ve just gone back to Jane and will probably never leave her again!

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  4. 141 of 143 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Another winner, February 4, 2007

    I am a fan of the 10 Minute Solutions series and was intrigued when I saw this one was coming out. I was curious to see whether it would live up to its name and if it would keep my attention and not bore me with endless crunches. I have tried it and can definately say without hesitation, this is another winner. Each of the 5 workouts has effective and creative moves that really work and are fun to do. During each workout, I could feel the muscles working and could see a difference afterward. The last two workouts are more traditional, incorporating crunches, but they do so in a way that is not monotonous. The instructor is pleasant, but not annoying and she gives good modifications, if neccessary, along with direction as to how to do the exercises properly. I really am glad that I have added this to my collection and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to tighten and tone their waistline!

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  5. 106 of 106 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Excellent variety for more than just your abs, July 31, 2007
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    dnk “dnkboston” (Boston, MA United States) –
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    I picked this up in part because I wanted to take a look at the ten minute cardio segment, and in part because the instructor was featured in the Lotte Berk releases, and I wanted to see if she brought any of that here. Having done some of it, I think it’s a great, varied program that can fit into a lot of people’s schedules and, as a bonus, will work more than just your abs.

    The first section doesn’t include one single crunch but still has an athletic feel. This features pushups, front planks, forearm planks and side planks, with lifts for the hips (for side planks) or limbs (front planks). Of all of the sections, this was the one that felt the most Lotte Berk to me as she threw in some reminders about tucking the hips and pushing the weight back. I really liked this section, but then I like anything that doesn’t require crunches. Seriously, I felt this entire segment through my back, arms and buttock as well as my abs.

    The second section featured Pilates movements. I’m pretty sure that the instructor isn’t a certified Pilates instructor, but she stuck to enough of the fundamentals to be respectable. This section included the Hundred, some of the Stomach Series, Roll Ups and a modified Teaser. Bonus: she also included some work for the back, noting that Pilates was not all about the abs.

    The third section was the cardio segment I’d been curious about. On preview, she doesn’t look like she’s moving fast, and she does break several times to instruct, but it still gets the heart rate up. It felt like a hybrid of standing ab work and kick boxing, with an emphasis, obviously, on kicks and knee lifts. Here, too, she also included instructions for the tuck familiar to Lotte Berk practitioners.

    The next section was pretty much classic, straight up, gym-style crunches. As I’ve said, these are my least favorite way of training my abs, but if that’s what you’re about, she packs most of the traditional variations in here: classic crunches, side crunches, crunches with one knee up, double crunches, etc.

    The last section is a mix of the first and the fourth, with some of the planks and crunch variations. This would be a great way to get in some traditional as well as functional training for the abs.

    Whatever your preference for training, this dvd should give you some enjoyable options.

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  6. 65 of 67 people found the following review helpful
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Good :->, February 3, 2007
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    Little Miss Cutey (Melbourne, Australia) –
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    Over the years, I’ve come to like the 10 Minute Solution series. This is quite a good one, but not my absolute favourite.

    You will challenge your entire ab section in different ways. Plank work for the transverse abs and Pilates for the core, combat aerobics to hit and burn the fat and then regular crunches and ab curls and a little more pilates. I like having a dvd that concentrates mainly on abs because you can do these whenever you want – daily if you’d like. If you’ve done your walk or aerobic work, it’s great to put this on when you’ve got a little spare time and it’s easy enough but you still feel good for it afterward. The instructor Suzanne is good – her cuing is helpful and on the mark and it makes this easy to follow. I think this would make a good addition to your other workout dvds.

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