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Are
you ready?
Welcome to Jane Fonda's Workout Challenge, a
vigorous 90 minute exercise class designed to build strength,
develop flexibility and increase endurance.
It was inevitable that a program was going to be needed for
those who mastered the Original Workout. Jane Fonda's
Workout Challenge was the answer. The Workout Challenge
was released in early 1984 by Karl Home Video and RCA VideoDiscs.
The program was targeted at those who needed a more advanced
workout then the first Workout had to offer. |
The exercises on this program are designed for persons with
extensive exercise experience, athletes and dancers. Not
all exercises are suitable for everyone. The instructions
and advice presented are in no way intended as a substitute
for medical counseling. Consult your doctor before beginning
this or any other regimen of exercise. The
creators, authors of articles, producers, participants,
distributors of this website and connected media disclaim
all liabilities or loss in connection with the exercises
and advice herein
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The
program consists of:
8
minute warm-up
8
minute arm work
20
minute aerobic section with aerobic cool-down
8
minute balance/coordination section
9
minute waist work
4
minute floor stretch
9
minute abdominal work
12
minute leg work
5
minute hip work
4
minute buttock work
3
minute cool down
Every
segment of this program is extremely strenuous. Beginner and
intermediate participants should not attempt this program.
Originally designed as a "sequel" to the original
video's Advanced class, it is better to use the Advanced classes
from both the Original
and New
Workout videos as training for this program. The
original Workout provides a good, overall foundation,
but the New Workout will prepare you for the aerobic section
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The
Workout Challenge contains a 20 minute, high-impact
cardiovascular section. For those going from the 2 minute
aerobics from the original to the 20 minute Challenge, the
time difference may be a bit too much to adapt to. The
New Workout offers extensive aerobic sections in
both classes, so using both will prepare you for this video.
The hardest segments, most would agree, are the leg, abdominal
and arm sections. While all parts of this program push your
body to the limit, these are particularly difficult. This
is a complete workout that will work every part of the body.
The music in this Workout compliments the movements very
well. The aerobic music is very energetic, and varies from
classical to country at times. Those with the RCA CED VideoDisc
or the LaserDisc of this program have the option of listening
just to the music without Jane's voice for the class, as
both formats were designed as dual-audio discs. Those who
have mastered this Workout and do not need to hear Jane's
voice on instructions may find this option very pleasing.
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Safety:
Many of the movements are performed in a much safer manner
than in the original Workout, particularly the leg work.
The warm-up contains a few movements performed a bit too
extremely, but viewers can modify them to suit their ability.
For those who find high impact aerobics too difficult for
such an extended period of time, try replacing the Challenge
aerobic section with the aerobic sections from either "Low
Impact Aerobic Workout," "Complete Workout,"
or "Lean Routine." All routines offer great aerobic
sections, and can be intensified or made easier depending
on your liking.
This
Workout, along with several other earlier Fonda Workouts
are out of print because of the dated choreography. Almost
all of them are still beneficial. The Challenge is no
exception. This is a Workout for the fitness expert, and
offers an amazingly effective program that is safe and
fun.
Again,
this Workout was designed with much safer and effective
movements than the first tape. Movements are much more
controlled and restrained. You may find the tips listed
in the Original Workout video page on how to make your
Workout easier to follow and safer to be of use when using
the Challenge, as well.
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With
the exception of the aerobic section, Jane leads the entire
program alone in an empty studio. Two men join in for the
aerobic section, one of whom, Peter Dudley, choreographed
and instructs throughout, while Jane remains in front of
both of them.
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For
those who have reached an advanced fitness level and are seeking
a vigorous exercise program that is guaranteed to give you
results, this is the program for you.
For
those fairly new to exercise or those who are at the intermediate
level, I suggest the following method of reaching the level
of the Challenge: Start out by alternating the Complete
Workout and the Beginners' section of the New
Workout. Those totally new to exercise should not
begin with the New
Workout, but with the Low
Impact Aerobic Workout. Once you're able to get
through these tapes, alternate the Advanced sections of
both the Original
Workout and the New
Workout. Throw in the Lean
Routine occasionally on days when you're up for
a good, long workout of strictly aerobics. After a good
length of time, you will have built up the strength, muscle
tone and endurance to try the Challenge.
Do NOT be discouraged if you cannot finish this class in
one session. There are advanced students who have used this
program for years and still cannot do it all the way through.
Allow yourself plenty of time to build up on this program.
The benefits will outweigh all the hard work you put into
it.
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©
1984 Karl Home Video and RCA VideoDiscs
Starring Jane Fonda.
Appearing with Jane Fonda: Peter Dudley
& Greg Gonsalves.
Executive in charge of production: Jack
Fiman.
Associate producer: Mark Galanty.
Produced and Directed by Sidney Galanty.
Executive Producers: Stuart Karl, Richard
Klinger, and RCA VideoDiscs.
Music written and produced by Dean Correa.
Aerobics choreographer: Peter Dudley.
Approx. Run Time: 90 minutes. Color. Catalog
# 051.
Viewing
formats: VHS, Beta, LaserDisc, RCA SelectaVision
VideoDisc
Like the Original Workout, the Challenge was a Billboard
Top Ten Chart seller from 1984 through 1985. Even when not
in the Top Ten, the Challenge was always to be found on
the chart. By the end of 1985, nearly a quarter-million
cassettes and discs sold. This was also the winner of both
ITA and RIAA Video Awards.
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