Jane Fonda: Prime Time – Walkout

I'm 37 y/old and for the most part I would avoid anything as old school as Jane Fonda.In the past I've done Shiva Rhea, Kundalini Yoga, Tennis, etc. But a few auto accidents into my life my body is now telling me my limitations. I have a neck injury and now some scoliosis in the neck and upper thoracic and lower area. I am currently dealing with the neck as even real walking, too fast, causes headaches and neck grinding. So basically I have the body of a 80 y/old:-) Well, I've seen 80 y/olds get around better than me, so a body of a near deceased person:-)So thank goodness for YouTube because I had a chance to look at many different fitness videos and I had eyed this video and another Jane Fonda workout. I decided this would be the best for me because:1) You don't need a lot of room in your home to do this workout.2) Its a gentle workout but you can break a sweatPROS:1) Its a gentle workout- I didn't get much radiating pain from this workout and she doesn't ask you to do crazy stunts (like stand ontop of your head)2) I LOVE the fact she has you warm up before walking3) I LOVE the fact she has you stretch as a cool down4) I think her cuing isn't bad and the steps she has you do aren't complicated in learning5) There are two sessions, each only 20 minutes of exercise so you can easily do this before going to work.6) I enjoy the setting of this video7) Every part of the exercise program does what she says its suppose to do/feelCONS:1) Not many cons. I just wished she had included a 2 mile walking program too.2) There are some overhead exercises with the arm (and for me, this causes some discomfort).She does talk a lot, but its nice mindless chatter for me because its during the walking and its important stuff... sometimes she repeats it over and over again... but I don't mind because I found her DVD to be less annoying than many other aerobic or walking DVDs out there.I am really happy Jane did this DVD... after my recent accident, other than pilates, this DVD is the only other thing I can do without feeling much pain afterwards. So this DVD is my personal blessing.

If you are prone to plantar fasciitis, then you know that often getting out of bed and taking the first few steps in the morning can be quite painful. I found, quite by accident, that the first workout on this dvd eliminated that for me. I just happened to do it before going to bed one night, and the next morning as I gingerly stood on my foot bracing for the inevitable tightness that causes limping, found it was completely gone!!Now, I have to note that the second routine does not have the same results for me. I think it might have to do with the large number of "heel digs" that Jane does in the first routine which causes the first routine to be so effective for this particular issue.I am knocking one star off because this dvd does have severe editing issues. It is obvious that they taped Jane a few times doing the routines and then cut and pasted what they thought were the best "takes". However, the cutting and pasting was done poorly with oftentimes no transition from one exercise to the other. Also, Jane's movements are oftentimes not in time to the music, which on occasion drives me nuts, so I have to look away from the screen. Finally, in the "extras" section, when she describes the Kegel exercises and how you should hold for 10 seconds, she then states that if you are just beginning, you may have to hold for 3 MINUTES and build up. Woah--can you imagine holding for 3 minutes--especially as a beginner!! Really, how much would it have taken to have a voice over and have her correctly say "seconds" instead of "minutes". Fortunately, later in the routine she does state "seconds" but by that time she could have scared someone off. ;)Despite the editing issues, though, this is definitely my go-to dvd if I feel the calf/heel problems starting and to prevent it from progressing to full blown plantar fasciitis. If you have a severe case to the point you may be using crutches (been there), this wouldn't work as you do need to move around on your feet.

Jane Fonda is in her seventies, and she recognized there are many seniors and others who are couch sitters. We need to get up and move, and what better exercise than walking. Jane Fonda started the exercise video craze years ago. Hers were the first on the market before VHS and DVD's had a name. Now, she has released this relatively new one for those in her age bracket and younger.Anyone who wants to exercise should be able to do a little. If you can walk a few steps, you can start with this video. It is not just moving your legs, but also moving your arms and more if your body as you become stronger. Getting up off of the couch is the first step. Put your arms on the sides of the couch and push up. Here we go, Jane gives us a little info about the impact of exercising on our physical and mental health. She starts us off slowly, and builds the exercise levels up slowly. This is a video for everyone who wants to start to move. It may not be easy at first, but it is a start, and if you keep up with the walking, you will soon be moving along. This is a start and it will improve your psyche if you keep up wit it.Recommended. prisrob 07-16-15

Used this for six weeks. Didn't feel like I shaped up that much, (others seem to), and then figured out you need to use an aerobics program like firm and burn alternately for maximum effect..

I couldn't see how I could walk a mile watching a DVD. However, it is low impact aerobics for about 18 minutes. It is really good. Jane Fonda, as usual, is an excellent teacher.The only criticism of this DVD is that Jane Fonda looks so good. Couldn't she have a bit of fat SOMEWHERE?

Got out of the exercise habit - wanted a gentle warm-up and this proved to be the right one for me. For people of a certain age we all know the 'stars' have all the benefits at hand to achieve - Jane certainly can still inspire and really that's half the battle!

I bought this DVD as a present for my wife, and she uses this exercise programme regularly. Highly recommended.

You re aloud to order jane Fonda tapes but when u receive them their don't work very disappointed.

I thought this would be ideal for me - a sedendary woman in her 60's that needs to get moving, but I found that it wasn't challenging enough. I hate exercising and thought that Jane's workout would be challenging and yet a good way to do some low impact cardio. I barely broke a sweat and certainly didn't feel like I just did the equivalent of a mile walk (each segment is equal to a mile walk). I never thought the day would come when I complained that an exercise routine would be too easy, but this is the day. If you're looking for something to get the blood pumping, sweat pouring and lose a few calories, then I'm afraid this DVD does not deliver.