Lean Routine

Jane Fonda
Year Released: 1992

Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance


The Lean Routine consists of approximately one hour of dance type aerobics, low-impact; one feature that makes it very good for beginners (or those in a time crunch) is that Fonda conveniently has one student in the class cool down (by working out less intensely) and then leave after 20 minutes; another one warms up during that same time, and goes to the end. Thus an exerciser has a clear indication of when and how to stop, if she only wants 20 minutes, or when and how to start, if she wants 40; and she can do the whole tape, for almost 60 minutes.

As another reviewer pointed out, this tape does have its weak parts, notably Jane dressed in a black body stocking with little pointy boots no one would ever exercise in; the costuming on this one isn't its high point, and her music has been better. But outweighing that: it's fun to do; easy to follow yet sweaty; very flexible with your time schedule; and Jane's class consists of a wide range of body types (one of the instructors is very petite, which I appreciate seeing - no way can I aspire to have a body like the tall models so many videos have!).

I recommend this one as a definite for beginners, and for intermediate exercisers as well. Only, wear real shoes - leave the Peter Pan boots alone!

Sally Waters

11/30/-0001