Stuck in the '80s

Anyone remember this?

I own it. I bought it in the '80s. My copy is about worn out. This morning I got it out of my exercise box, put it in the VCR and worked out.

Kinda. I did my best. I did great with the arm part, most the leg part. For me, I even did okay with the ab part--if okay means I did about 1/4 of it. No way could I do the bicycle.

I learned that my right hip is extremely weak. I was very easy on it as I don't want any injuries.

I learned that I need to clean my carpet.

I learned that I am really fat and that gets in the way of doing these exercises.

I learned that a fat leg is very heavy to lift.

I learned that my head feels like it weighs 50 pounds when doing ab work.

I learned that my body is not very strong.

On the positive:

I learned that I really like to exercise like this. I like this tape.

I learned that I wasn't as bad as I feared. Not great, but not as bad.

I learned that this really feels good overall on my body when I'm done.

I learned that I can indeed feel the burn...sometimes after just one rep. In which case, I slowed way down and only did a few out of the entire set.

I learned that I long for the 80s and '90s Spandex workout pants, the ones that went to the knee. They were so comfortable to work out in.

I also learned that I would die of embarrassment if anyone saw me doing this workout! My son was working on his writing assignment and so I had a half hour to kill. I forbade him from coming into the living room. It's a good thing, I wouldn't want to scar him for life.

I think I'm going to do this every other day. It's good stretching, good section work, and it feels good. I don't bounce much like she does--I think that we know now that bouncing isn't that good. It's just a nice routine. I never once looked at the clock to see if how much longer. I actually enjoyed it.

Next time I see this at a garage sale or thrift shop, I'm going to buy it. My copy blipped in about four spots. I wish she'd release an anniversary copy. This was made in 1982. I was a junior in high school. I could do everything on it then, but I never did the advanced. Maybe someday I'll get back to that state!

I do know this: If I do this every other day, my body will get stronger and I'll be able to do more and more.