For many years, Fonda was a ballet enthusiast, but after fracturing her foot while filming The China Syndrome she was no longer able to participate. To compensate, she began actively participating in aerobics and strengthening exercises under the direction of Leni Cazden. The Leni Workout became the Jane Fonda Workout and thus began a second career for her, which continued for many years.[6] This was considered one of the influences that started the fitness craze among baby boomers who were then approaching middle age.
In 1982, Fonda released her first exercise video, titled Jane Fonda’s Workout, inspired by her best-selling book, Jane Fonda’s Workout Book. The Jane Fonda’s Workout video eventually sold 17 million copies: more than any other home video.[6] The video’s release led many people to buy the then-new VCR in order to watch and perform the workout in the privacy and convenience of their own homes. Fonda subsequently released 23 workout videos, five workout books and thirteen audio programs. Her most recent workout video was released in 1995.
Exercise videos in chronological order:
- 1982: Jane Fonda’s Workout (aka Workout Starring Jane Fonda)
- 1983: Jane Fonda’s Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery Workout
- 1983: Jane Fonda’s Workout Challenge
- 1984: Jane Fonda’s Prime Time Workout (re-released as Jane Fonda’s Easy Going Workout)
- 1985: Jane Fonda’s New Workout
- 1986: Jane Fonda’s Low Impact Aerobic Workout
- 1987: Jane Fonda’s Start Up (aka Start Up with Jane Fonda)
- 1987: Jane Fonda’s Sports Aid
- 1987: Jane Fonda’s Workout with Weights (re-released as Jane Fonda’s Toning and Shaping)
- 1988: Jane Fonda’s Complete Workout
- 1989: Jane Fonda’s Light Aerobics and Stress Reduction Program (re-released as Jane Fonda’s Stress Reduction Program)
- 1990: Jane Fonda’s Lean Routine Workout
- 1990: Jane Fonda’s Workout Presents Fun House Fitness: The Swamp Stomp
- 1990: Jane Fonda’s Workout Presents Fun House Fitness: The Fun House Funk
- 1991: Jane Fonda’s Lower Body Solution
- 1992: Jane Fonda’s Step Aerobic and Abdominal Workout
- 1993: Jane Fonda’s Favorite Fat Burners
- 1993: Jane Fonda’s Yoga Exercise Workout
- 1994: Jane Fonda’s Step and Stretch Workout
- 1995: Jane Fonda’s Personal Trainer Series: Low Impact Aerobics & Stretch
- 1995: Jane Fonda’s Personal Trainer Series: Total Body Sculpting
- 1995: Jane Fonda’s Personal Trainer Series: Abs, Buns & Thighs
In 2005, some of Fonda’s popular programs were re-released on DVD. One included her Complete Workout from 1988 and her Stress Reduction Program from 1989. A second DVD included her 1991 Fun House Fitness series and a third included her 1995 Personal Trainer Series. janefonda.net
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