One of my clients passed along a Jane Fonda videotape a couple months ago. I hung onto it not knowing exactly what I wanted to do with it...until yesterday. I was reading the back of the tape and saw her top 10 workout tips.
Some of you youngins might not even know who Jane Fonda is much less have witnessed her fitness stuff explode and take over in the 80s. I did. I was front and centre with leg warmers, body suits and spandex and LOVED it. I even got certified to teach 'aerobics' in 1991. It was fun shit back then and it was still relatively fresh. Sometimes I bring that girl from 1991 out to play in class for a laugh... and four and three and two and one etc. etc.
So here is how Jane Fonda's tip from 1987 measure up today:
1) Try to set a regular time to exercise and stick to it. Getting a routine going is half the battle.
RIGHT ON JANIE! AGREED
2) Three times a week on alternate day sis the minimum number of workouts you should strive for.
BATTING TWO FOR TWO! AGREED
3) Turn off the phone before you start.
WELL IF YOU'RE WORKING OUT AT HOME THIS COULD NOW MEAN TWO PHONES...AND YOUR COMPUTER. WE HAVE EVEN MORE DISTRACTIONS THEN WE DID IN 87'
4) Be sure there is no draft and enough room to swing your arms wide.
THIS HAS CHANGED FO SHO. OUTDOOR BOOT CAMPS AND THE OUTDOOR EXERCISE BOOM. STRIKE ONE
5) You will need and exercise mat or towel to give you a little padding for the floor work. Have it ready at the start. If you are on a carpet, put a towel under you to delineate your workout space and keep the dust and fibers out of your nose and hair.
WHAT? ALTHOUGH THERE ISN'T ANYTHING OVER TO DISAGREE WITH, THERE SO MANY OTHER GOOD TIPS THAT COULD REPLACE THIS ONE. FUNNY THO.
6) Wear comfortable, absorbent clothing that allows you to move freely.
UH DUH. I GUESS THIS EXERCISE THING WAS SO NEW BACK THEN THAT THIS HAD TO BE POINTED OUT. WHERE WAS LULULEMON BACK THEN?
7) Be sure to wear a pair of running shoes with good cushioning and support for exercise during the aerobic section.
WE ARE MOVING PAST THE IDEA WE NEED FOOT SUPPORT. STRIKE THREE.
8) Never eat before exercising.
I'VE GOT AN IRON GUT PERSONALLY. AND YOU CAN'T GET A GOOD WORKOUT IN WHEN YOU'RE RUNNING ON EMPTY FOLKS. BUT THIS ONE ISN'T A CLEAR CUT STRIKE.
9) Remember to empty your bladder before you start.
SO FREAKIN' FUNNY THIS ONE. MAYBE THIS ONE IS GOING OUT TO ALL THE LEAKY LADIES OUT THERE.
10) Keep a glass of water or fresh juice nearby in case you get thirsty (no carbonated soda pop please!)
STRIKE THREE BECAUSE OF THE JUICE ADVICE. WATER FIRST AND MAYBE A LOWER SUGAR OPTION FOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES.
So I just wanted to thank you, from one Jane to another for helping to set us on the path of personal fitness with all the cool ass shit you did back then. Makes me almost want to buy your new stuff coming out to see if you're on the cutting edge again.
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