Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies [VHS]

I like that the participants who join Richard in this, and all of his videos, really represent humanity. They are different sizes, shapes, and ethnic backgrounds. Some are clearly more coordinated than others BUT all are enjoying themselves. I particularly find the closing of each tape motivational, when participants come forward doing their own steps and their names and the # of pounds they have lost is displayed.

This is the easiest of Richard's tapes and a good place to begin if you haven't previously done much exercise.


great for new moms!   November 16, 2000
41 out of 42 found this review helpful

I love this tape! having gained 40 (okay, maybe closer to 50) pounds while pregnant, I really needed to drop some weight after my baby came. this is a fun workout. I get a huge kick out of the people in the video - I would not feel at all intimidated joining this aerobics class in real life. all shapes and sizes are represented (not just buff models like in other tapes), and I love the fact that even the 2 or 3 very good-looking women in the video are wearing hilarious cindy lauper fashions (the video was filmed in the late 80s, after all), so even they don't make you feel too bad about your big old self! the first few times I did this tape, I had to stop and rest between songs, but now I can do the whole thing with no problems, other than working up a good sweat - and I've already lost 30 pounds of my baby weight - only 10 (okay, 20) more to go! also, richard is surprisingly low-key in the video - unlike his talk-show persona, he only really starts to yammer in the last few songs. but what the heck - by that time, he's already started to grow on you.


Excellent Video   June 18, 2000
25 out of 25 found this review helpful

This might not be for very fit persons, but for me, as I am out of shape, and want to lose ten pounds, it is GREAT. The music is fantastic if you love the oldies, Richards enthusiasm is great, the steps easy and fun to follow. I actually enjoy my workout every day. I strongly recommend it!


Sweatin' to the Oldies   April 10, 2007
Blue Horse (PA USA)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful

You definitely SWEAT ... good condition ... quick ship. Go for it!!


TERRIFIC!   February 18, 2005
sleekmeek (San Diego)
28 out of 29 found this review helpful

I am amazed that some reviews and some of my friends complain, whine, they can't follow, boo hoo. I go one way he goes another. After playing the tapes a few times you pick it up. Just go with the flow. Have fun! I lost 30 lbs already. Am 70 yrs old and was able to get off my high blood pressure pills. People crack me up. You don't have to do every step. Laugh, have fun. I am indebted to Richard Simmons. I always hated to exercise and I get up 6:00 every morning and play at least 2 tapes! Thank you Richard. Kathryn Sommers-Meek, San Diego