RICHARD SIMMONS

Tobybears
Tobybears Posts: 22
in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone use any of his tapes or videos? I have a couple of them and thought of starting to use them again. Just wondering what people thought because there isn't a group for him.

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  • CheleLynn44
    CheleLynn44 Posts: 339 Member
    When I lost 85lbs about 14 yrs ago, I used quite a few of his tapes. I thought they were fun when I used them before.

    I say go for it and use them. Anything that gets us moving more than usual is good. If you find that you are not getting your heartrate up where it belongs to burn calories you might want to look into something else.

    Good luck!!
  • muwchck
    muwchck Posts: 261 Member
    My mom just let me borrow her Richard Simmons VHS and DVD's. I've been doing aerobics and walking pretty much daily for 25 days now, and I couldn't make it through more than 30 minutes of the DVD I did Thursday. And let me just say, my heart rate was up, and I was sweating up a storm. I think I worked harder in that video than some of the other aerobic videos that I've been doing. Plus it was more fun because I actually know the music on them and all. They don't just show really skinny fit people doing the work outs, which makes me feel better about doing them too. I say go for it!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I have the original Sweatin' to the Oldies and I LOVE it. It's so much fun to do and a really great cardio workout.
  • ishallnotwant
    ishallnotwant Posts: 1,210 Member
    Sweatin' to the Oldies is a BLAST! My kids and I used to di it together all the time when they were little!
  • MamaWannaRun
    MamaWannaRun Posts: 273 Member
    I used to wake up every morning extra early when I was in high school to watch his show. I would drink black coffee and eat a half grapefruit during his 'talk segment. I didn't matter that I didn't weight 90 pounds, he was just so inspiring.

    For the second half of the show, I'd sweat my butt off and workout with him... and I'd do anything to be able to do that again.. He was AWESOME! He'd be talking to women and they would cry.. I would cry right then too! Love, love, love the man!

    So, if you can do it, do it!

    As for me, I'm going to go search right now for some videos too!
    Cheers!
  • LexieSweetheart
    LexieSweetheart Posts: 793 Member
    I LOVE Richard Simmons. I still have his videos
  • love2bthin
    love2bthin Posts: 176 Member
    I love Richard Simmons and his videos........I used his DVD's every day! They are excellent, I sweat like crazy:smile:
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    He cracks me up. Has he ever NOT been in a tank top and shorts??
  • heatherterp
    heatherterp Posts: 239
    I have not used them in a long time. I remember them being fun. and if you can work out and have fun all the better. What is important is you are moving!
  • mattie733
    mattie733 Posts: 27
    I recently bought all of his DVD's from his website. he is motivating and the fact is he has been there and you don't always have to look at skinny girls in their two pieces ( no offense) they are normal people in sweats and t-shirts.
    I know it makes me feel better knowing that there are people big like me trying to make a change!

    Love Richard!! :)
  • Laura80111
    Laura80111 Posts: 958 Member
    I used them in the 80's to lose all that "baby" weight:wink: They were GREAT! I still have them ....maybe it's time to pull them out again they were so much fun and I enjoyed the music:bigsmile:
  • Karalopolous
    Karalopolous Posts: 574
    He cracks me up. Has he ever NOT been in a tank top and shorts??

    You never saw him in the vest? lol, you gotta love a dude who isn't afraid to sport all that and a sweet afro
  • RheneeB
    RheneeB Posts: 461 Member
    Sounds like there is an opportunity for you to start a Richard Simmons group!!
  • Karalopolous
    Karalopolous Posts: 574
    Sounds like there is an opportunity for you to start a Richard Simmons group!!


    I think they should be required to wear his outfit whenever working out, that would be so hot! lol
  • DataBased
    DataBased Posts: 513 Member
    He cracks me up. Has he ever NOT been in a tank top and shorts??
    That is such a good question! Actually, most research says that he was a severely overweight child and that he battled obesity for years using diet pills and unhealthy weight loss programs. I wonder what he would think about MFP?
  • countesscharleyangel
    countesscharleyangel Posts: 39 Member
    I have the original Sweatin' to the Oldies and I LOVE it. It's so much fun to do and a really great cardio workout.
    OMG, I love Sweatin' to the Oldies! Richard also has such an inspiring story.

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