Your very first video: the one that started it all

Camember · 03-29-24, 09:21 PM

Do you remember your very first workout video? Mine was Cindy Crawford's Shape your body. I loved it! For me, it was as hard as hell!

In Spain there were very, very, very few VHS workouts available. I had also the following Cindy Crawford video, that I didn't like and used only once (I think it was The Next Challenge) . And two Jane Fonda's: Lean Routine (that I loved) and the one now called Prime Time (which I found quite meh at the time but now is on my top 10 all time favourites).

I used Shape your body, Lean Routine and Prime Time about one million times. There were the only workouts I had in the VHS era. And I was in shape with them! I've never been so in shape as on those times, using just those three oldies.

And my first workout DVD was another Cindy's: A New Dimension. Another all time favourite. I don't have my VHS anymore, but I still have A New Dimension in DVD

But for me, the one that started it all was Shape your body. If I'm today a vidiot is for that video tape.

Velda Swank · 03-29-24, 10:16 PM

My first purchase was the Sports Illustrated series with Cheryl Tiegs, Elle Macpherson, and Rachel Hunter. That gatewayed to Joanie Greggins, who was local for me. And then I got my first Collage catalog, and I bravely purchased the four Claudia Schiffer vhs tapes and My Personal Best with Elle MacPherson (hey, I already had her previous vhs, so I KNEW her) with Karen Voight. Millions of repeats. I was then sent the Firm catalog, and I got #2, #5, and #6. I added later Firms. Millions of repeats. Started expanding from there (video adhd), and Collage collapsed, I discovered VF, and I now have soooooooo many dvds that spark all sorts of joy. My favorites? Jessica Smith, Barre3 dvds, Suzanne Bowen, Lacy Kondi Callanetics, Exhale Core Fusion, Ellen Barrett, KCM on my energetic days, Tracie Long, and a hundred others for when I’m in the mood.I didn’t care for the Sports Illustrated vhs workouts, but it got me started. I wasn’t excited by home workouts until I got the Claudia Schiffer set, and they were fun, the music was great, and the cinematography/visuals during those workouts were great. I miss those workouts.

Usia · 03-29-24, 10:24 PM

The Firm with Susan Harris VHS purchased in the 1980s when it was first released. Haven't stopped working out since then. Love at first sight!

Peukalo-Liisa · 03-30-24, 02:19 AM

Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred, which scared me away from exercising videos for many years

It did motivate me to join the gym though.

A few years later my colleague mentioned Yoga with Adrienne, and this is when it started and stayed

Tanja · 03-30-24, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velda Swank

My first purchase was the Sports Illustrated series with Cheryl Tiegs, Elle Macpherson, and Rachel Hunter.

I started with those tapes, too. Before that, I had Jane Fonda original workout on an LP when I was a teenager.

I have seen The Firm informercial in 1995 and the rest is history. Collage Video opened up a world of home workouts.

FirmDancer · 03-30-24, 06:15 AM

The FIRM Vol 2; and I also had the Jane Fonda LP.

frostyjan · 03-30-24, 06:22 AM

The Firm Volume 2. I did that video 4 times a week for a year before I started to look for any other.

I had the audio-only option to play on my Walkman so that I could do it when I wasn’t at home.

sherry7899 · 03-30-24, 06:30 AM

It was Leslie Sansone One Mile WalkAerobics that I bought from Collage. I kept it for sentimental reasons. I do actually still have a VCR/DVD combo player so I could use it if I wished.

Well, that was the first video I bought that I actually DID. I think the first one I bought was a Patricia Walden yoga video (bought at Caldor) that was supposedly for beginners and it definitely was not

It scared me off yoga for quite awhile.

I did use my mom's Jane Fonda albums way back when, but not that often.

kat_b · 03-30-24, 06:45 AM

I’m another person who started my collection with FIRM Vol 2. Friends had the Jane Fonda album and I used to get up to workout with Joannie Greggins on TV.

alisoncooks · 03-30-24, 07:00 AM

It was either Slim in 6 or The Firm BSSS1, that I ordered from the infomercial. I ordered both; I just can’t remember which came first.

Support VF
VF Membership Subscription
Shop These Vendors
Activa	Collage Video
Amazon.com	eBay.com
Amazon.ca (Canada)	Half.com
Amazon.co.uk (UK)	Junonia
Amazon.fr (France)	Onehanesplace.com
BN.com	Overstock.com
Buy.com	Road Runner Sports
CenturyFitness.com	Sierra Trading Post

03-29-24, 09:21 PM
Camember Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Spain	Your very first video: the one that started it all Do you remember your very first workout video? Mine was Cindy Crawford's Shape your body. I loved it! For me, it was as hard as hell! In Spain there were very, very, very few VHS workouts available. I had also the following Cindy Crawford video, that I didn't like and used only once (I think it was The Next Challenge) . And two Jane Fonda's: Lean Routine (that I loved) and the one now called Prime Time (which I found quite meh at the time but now is on my top 10 all time favourites). I used Shape your body, Lean Routine and Prime Time about one million times. There were the only workouts I had in the VHS era. And I was in shape with them! I've never been so in shape as on those times, using just those three oldies. And my first workout DVD was another Cindy's: A New Dimension. Another all time favourite. I don't have my VHS anymore, but I still have A New Dimension in DVD But for me, the one that started it all was Shape your body. If I'm today a vidiot is for that video tape.

03-29-24, 10:16 PM
Velda Swank Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: San Francisco Bay Area	My first purchase was the Sports Illustrated series with Cheryl Tiegs, Elle Macpherson, and Rachel Hunter. That gatewayed to Joanie Greggins, who was local for me. And then I got my first Collage catalog, and I bravely purchased the four Claudia Schiffer vhs tapes and My Personal Best with Elle MacPherson (hey, I already had her previous vhs, so I KNEW her) with Karen Voight. Millions of repeats. I was then sent the Firm catalog, and I got #2, #5, and #6. I added later Firms. Millions of repeats. Started expanding from there (video adhd), and Collage collapsed, I discovered VF, and I now have soooooooo many dvds that spark all sorts of joy. My favorites? Jessica Smith, Barre3 dvds, Suzanne Bowen, Lacy Kondi Callanetics, Exhale Core Fusion, Ellen Barrett, KCM on my energetic days, Tracie Long, and a hundred others for when I’m in the mood.I didn’t care for the Sports Illustrated vhs workouts, but it got me started. I wasn’t excited by home workouts until I got the Claudia Schiffer set, and they were fun, the music was great, and the cinematography/visuals during those workouts were great. I miss those workouts. __________________ Velda

03-29-24, 10:24 PM
Usia VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008	The Firm with Susan Harris VHS purchased in the 1980s when it was first released. Haven't stopped working out since then. Love at first sight! __________________ Dana Avatar: Oliver!

03-30-24, 02:19 AM
Peukalo-Liisa VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Neverland	Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred, which scared me away from exercising videos for many years It did motivate me to join the gym though. A few years later my colleague mentioned Yoga with Adrienne, and this is when it started and stayed __________________ ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

03-30-24, 06:15 AM
FirmDancer VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002	The FIRM Vol 2; and I also had the Jane Fonda LP. __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” -- Hunter S. Thompson Current Rotations: JSmith: STRENGTHEN ManFlowYoga: morning sessions & Strength Foundations YogaGlo & MFML: easy, morning classes

03-30-24, 06:22 AM
frostyjan VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Near Rochester, NY	The Firm Volume 2. I did that video 4 times a week for a year before I started to look for any other. I had the audio-only option to play on my Walkman so that I could do it when I wasn’t at home.

03-30-24, 06:30 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	It was Leslie Sansone One Mile WalkAerobics that I bought from Collage. I kept it for sentimental reasons. I do actually still have a VCR/DVD combo player so I could use it if I wished. Well, that was the first video I bought that I actually DID. I think the first one I bought was a Patricia Walden yoga video (bought at Caldor) that was supposedly for beginners and it definitely was not It scared me off yoga for quite awhile. I did use my mom's Jane Fonda albums way back when, but not that often. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

03-30-24, 06:45 AM
kat_b Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Somewhere between here and there, VA	I’m another person who started my collection with FIRM Vol 2. Friends had the Jane Fonda album and I used to get up to workout with Joannie Greggins on TV.

03-30-24, 07:00 AM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	It was either Slim in 6 or The Firm BSSS1, that I ordered from the infomercial. I ordered both; I just can’t remember which came first.