Sweatin' to the Oldies: The Complete Collection

I'm giving this 5 stars so far, admittedly not having worked out yet. The packaging is solid and the DVDs are secured well. When I bought this I tried to find a list of music and couldn't, so I'm listing it here:Disc 1: Sweatin' to the Oldies1. (Introduction)2. Dancing in the Street3. Beyond the Sea4. On Broadway5. It's My Party6. Peggy Sue7. Grea Balls of Fire8. Wipe Out9. He's a Rebel10. Personality11. Ain't No Mountain High EnoughDisc 2: Sweatin' to the Oldies 21. (Introduction)2. The Loco-Motion3. Fever4. My Boyfriend's Back5. Breaking Up is Hard to Do6. Windy7. Big Girls Don't Cry8. Jailhouse Rock9. Summer in the City10. Respect11. Rescue Me12. Oh, Pretty WomanDisc 3: Sweatin' to the Oldies 31. (Introduction)2. Gimme Some Lovin'3. Louie Louie4. Out of Limits5. Do You Want to Dance6. The Name Game7. I Get Around8. Born to be Wild9. Rockin' Robin10. Build Me Up Buttercup11. California Dreamin'Disc 4: Sweatin' to the Oldies 41. (Introduction)2. Shout3. Shotgun4. Dance to the Music5. Up the Ladder to the Roof6. Heat Wave7. Mony Mony8. Proud Mary9. Devil with a Blue Dress On10. The Wanderer11. Someday We'll Be TogetherDisc 5: Sweatin' to the Oldies 51. Soul Man2. I Want You Back3. Ain't Too Proud4. Think5. Downtown6. Where the Boys Are7. Hit the Road Jack8. These Boots Were Made for Walkin'9. I Heard It Through the Grapevine10. What the World Needs Now Is Love

I was somewhat apprehensive about starting this DVD "workout" series. (6 DVDs in this set) I'd worried that the dance moves would be too hard & would change too fast - but NOT AT ALL!! They're SUPER EASY, and really a LOT of FUN!! And folks, I'm 60!! I have no background in Dance, and yet the moves are absolutely NO BIG DEAL to learn & DO. I've only just started, so I've only done the first DVD, which I guess is Richard's original "Sweatin to the Oldies." It lasts about a half-hour - which is perfect! His Intro (talking) is QUICK, then it's on to ten dance numbers, and the band is GREAT!! (Actually SOUNDS like a lot more people than the # they've got on stage!)Richard doesn't take time to "instruct." There are no "Dance Lessons." But you know? That's OKAY! His moves are so simple that you just start copying them. (Obviously his 16 or so "dancers" are more experienced & already KNOW his moves & routines, but really, if you're in the privacy of your home doing this, then who cares?!) You just fake it til you make it! If you watch it to the very end, you'll see that at least 2/3rds of his Dance Company ("ordinary people") LOST A TON OF WEIGHT doing his programs! (Some over 150, even over 200 lbs!!)Frankly, I'm impressed that his simple moves not only get my heart rate up in a manner that I can sustain (@ 60!), but they also get the lymphatic system flowing (SUPER IMPORTANT!), should prevent shoulder & hip problems (if done frequently enough), and don't let you get bored. He uses repetition well - just enough to let you get in the groove, but then switches it up so to keep it challenging & interesting. He was one of a kind! A creative genius, really!This is going to be my new Go-To for this Winter, & whenever the weather is too unsavory to exercise outdoors. THANK YOU, Richard Simmons!! (God Bless his soul!!) These vids are a great GIFT to ordinary folks who just want to move & groove to GREAT MUSIC that moves us! I'm SO glad I took a chance on this set, & look forward to trying & using all 6 of them.

I am old enough to remember when Richard Simmons was on TV, Sweatin' to the Oldies, and I loved his show. Now I can sweat to the oldies any time I want. This is the best workout program for me. The music is great, and Richard does warm-up and cool-down sessions at the beginning and end of each session. I have never gotten a workout program that stressed the importance of warm-up and cool-down sessions. I may be old, but I'm still sweatin' to the oldies.

I started doing this back in the 90's when I was in my 20's. I loved them then and now that I am 50, I still love them...especially Sweatin to the Oldies 1.If you are wanting something intense....then these really aren't for you. Who are they for? People who are in below average shape, out of shape or for people who exemplify the meaning of "couch potato"! It doesn't matter what age you are.... I am 50 but have my 16 year old son working out with me to these.... so any age can do them!f you are trying to decide if these are right for you.... how good of shape are you in? The workouts do get harder as you do part 2,3,4 and 5.... my suggestion is to start with #1 and see how difficult it is for you. If it's too easy, then try #2 and so on.These are also GREAT for stretching....Richard does and EXCELLENT job at the start of the workout getting you to stretch all the areas you are going to be using during the workout. You just don't jump into a workout full go....he eases you into it. Richard also takes time out in the workout to have you check your heart rate to make sure you are not over doing it.The BEST thing about the workout is it's FUN! You workout to GREAT oldies music and the moves are easy to learn! Richard is smiling and encouraging PLUS the people IN the workout videos are average to BIG size! You don't have to workout looking at some super buff person who is barely breaking a sweat while your DYING!I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE WORKOUTS! They may be 20 years old but they still are GREAT! UCANTRUSTME!I did NOT receive this item free for my review. I paid for it with my own money!