Stretchin' To The Classics with Richard Simmons

I was soooo happy to have tracked down this tape. I had it back in the 90's and somewhere along the line I lost it (maybe it dies on me????).Anyhow, been looking for it for a few years. Sadly it never made it to DVD. I used to use it DAILY before going to work 'cause it helped the whole "waking up" experience (LOL).I was happy to find it on Amazon. It was delivered very quickly. The tape is in excellent condition. Plays well (I have a combo DVD / VHS tape player).Just as I remembered it and have again started using it every morning (it only takes 15 minutes). Wakes up the muscles very gently. Gets the cob webs out. Addresses every muscle including fingers, hands, wrists, shoulder, upper/lower body.... list goes on.)And finally, let's be honest.... there's good old Richard himself. He just cracks me up and always manages to make me smile (which isn't an easy thing to do first thing in the morning... lol).AND... as even he says on the cover of this tape... he doesn't say a SINGLE word on this tape which must have been torture to him (LOL).Always was and always will be a really great stretch / wake me up tape.Am actually looking into how much it would cost to have it converted onto DVD 'cause I'm afraid it might eventually die. THAT is how much I love it.!!!

I bought this video to use at work for employees to stretch and warm up before some physical training. It is low impact and allows you to gently stretch the muscles in every area of your body. It worked well for people of all ages. I liked the fact that you can effectively stretch without having to get down on the floor. Very important if you do not have an exercise mat or have typical aches and pains to contend with. I would recommend this video to anyone who wants a gentle, effective way to stretch and stay limber. Would be good to use in the mornings to start your day and also wind down and relax at the end of the day.

As a former professional massage therapist, this is the tape I use every day whether I also workout or not. Much the same way I take a multi-vitamin every day to make sure my body's minimum daily needs are met, this is the minimum amount of movement everyone should get each day. It's not hard, doesn't take long, and will make you feel gently better. It's great by itself on a rest-day, or for an extended cool-down from aerobic or anaerobic exercise. (Also, since there is no talking (just music), you may turn the sound all the way off if you want to do it while someone is asleep in the next room.)

this is a work out that is made for all, and there is no talking or you must do this or you must do that, just music and smiles; I am limited in what I can do and this is a good work-out to classicial music, slow paced and just completey wonderful, this is my second one, the first I just flat wore out, but I do love it so and was so thankful I could get another. I would reccomend this to all. if the standing is too much, you can sit and do what you can and smile along

This has been my "go to" exercise video since 2008. After every surgery ( I've had eight in the past five years.), I start back to exercising with "Stretching to the Classics" --- sometimes as little as a week after a major surgery. Even when not recovering from surgery, I start and end my exercise session with "Stretching to the Classics". I now own four copies and am always on the look out for another copy so that I will never be without it. I love it!!!

This is still the best easy morning stretch I've ever used (I have arthritis), and I like the tunes. Wore out my old VHS and had to replace it. Wish it was available in DVD.

This is the weirdest exercise video I've purchased and I've purchased LOTS of them! It's very hard to follow and he changes from move to move before you can even figure out what he's doing so you can follow it. It only runs about 15 minutes so it definitely isn't worth the amount I paid for it. I've only used this twice because it's not worth wasting the limited amount of time I have. I'll be donating this one to Goodwill for sure! I've bought a couple of his others and they are better than this but if you want a good workout that is easy to follow try any of Leslie Sansone's walking workouts. She has a huge variety and they are the best that I've found out of all the exercise videos that I've purchased over the years.

It's a great 15-minute exercise program. Different stretching exercises are demonstrated along with different classical music pieces. My wife and I have used this for years. We started with, and still use, the program on VHS tape; this is our third tape because we wore out the others. I'm sure it would be just as good on DVD.