The third workout video in the Sweatin' to the Oldies series follows the winning format of a lively, beginners' workout with Richard Simmons and a cheerful roomful of enthusiastic friends--many large sized--dancing to blasts from the past with a live band. This time the venue is a theme park, and the music includes get-up- and-dance favorites such as "Gimme Some Lovin'," "Louie, Louie," "Rockin' Robin," "Born to be Wild," "The Name Game," and "Do You Want to Dance?" The choreography is aimed at beginners: simple moves like knee lifts and cha-cha steps, always light intensity and low impact. Besides the motivating music, what makes this and all of the Sweatin' to the Oldies videos special is how much fun everyone on screen is having. You can't help but catch their dancing fever! (36 minutes of aerobics plus warm-up, cool down, and stretch, total 58 minutes.) --Joan Price

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Having said that, I think this video quite a bit more challenging than the first two Sweatin to the Oldies videos, and I wouldn't recommend starting off with it if you are a first time excerciser or very overweight. I found it very hard at first even though I had become quite comforatable with the others - although, I did quickly get much fitter and now I really enjoy doing it.

My only gripe is I would like some real toning exercises which would make it a more complete workout. In fact, I think the second video is better in that respect and that's why I'm still doing it.

Thank you Richard Simmons for making everyone feel able to get up and Sweat - irrespective of size or level of fitness. I really like the way everyone is respected, everyone looks so happy and everyone's achievements are applauded on these tapes.

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I LOVE This Tape!Jan 23, 2000

This is my most favorite tape. I exercise to this tape at least five days a week and never get bored. I have lost 55 pounds using this tape and walking. I highly recommend this tape if you are overweight, you can follow the exercises at your pace and then add intensity as you go. A great tape for the beginner!

25 of 26 found the following review helpful:

Sweating to the Oldies 3 changed my life.Jun 24, 1999
By Janelle Yohman
This sounds so american pie, but Sweating to The Oldies 3 really did change my life. I lost 30 pounds doing it, and became alot closer to my brother as well. If you saw a picture of me, you'd probably think I was the last person to do a Richard Simmons workout, let alone excersize. I have tried other workouts, but they were all too boring for me. Once I tried this video, I seriously couldn't stop! I was brought up on the oldies, and now listen to goth, punk, techno & ska, but doing this made me feel like a kid again ;o) This probably sounds completely fabricated, but I assure you, its true ;o)

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I always come back to this oneDec 23, 2004
By S. Howell "realityreject"
I'm actually just 22 yrs old, but I have struggled with my weight all of my life and everyday of it. My appreciation for Richard Simmons began when I was a young child. My mom loves him and when the original Sweatin to the oldies came about, she and her sisters passed it around. I always ended up "sweatin" along with my mom whenever she'd do it, but not to lose weight, just to have fun. Finally in junior high I began to realize I needed to make a serious change and I began doing Richard's tapes almost every night. Midway thru highschool, I had dropped almost 60 pounds and I credit him with a lot of my success. This specific video is tops. I don't like "Sweatin" 2 very much for whatever reason and the first one got old a long time ago, but somehow it stands that this one is a keeper for me. My favorite ditty is "I get around"...it's actually surprisingly vigorous for Richard! Because these videos aren't overloaded with tough moves, it's easier to do them daily, which to me is the healhiest idea. Light-moderate exercise each day until the weight comes off! GOOD LUCK!

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Fun stuff!Jul 31, 2000
By Sandi Tinker "Belles"
You get a good workout with Richard whether it's in person or on a tape. Beginners and Intermediates will find a lot to love in this tape: great music, fun routines, lots of inspiration. This video has the sexiest moves of any of his tapes, so I'd recommend staying away from it if you're offended by that kind of thing. This one is fun, long, and not as easy as it looks. But there are plenty of people to watch as examples of how to either tone down the routine or jazz it up. The setting is like a carnival, and the routine has as much energy as a carnival ride. Great fun!

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