Not only is she an Academy Award-winning actress, philanthropist, and activist, but Jane Fonda also essentially led the early 1980s into the world of aerobic dance fitness that you can do in the comfort of your own home.
This video from Tonic, in partnership with a fundraiser put on by UNICEF for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, showcases Jane Fonda’s original workout, which you can follow along with and get your blood pumping with these classic aerobic dance steps.
As soon as you press play, you’re immediately met with some fun rhythmic '80s music and a bright workout studio that contains none other than Jane Fonda and friends dressed in tight leotards and leg warmers getting into some rather intense warmup stretches.
The camera then focuses on Jane Fonda, complete in a striped pink and purple leotard and sporting that iconic '80s Farrah Fawcett-like wavy ‘do, who then asks: “Are you ready to do the workout?”
Yes, Jane! We absolutely are. You really can’t say no to this fitness legend.
Even if you’re someone who likes to head out on the bike trail or jump in the pool to get your daily exercise, this is just a beginner’s aerobic dance class. There are lots of opportunities for great stretches, so if you’ve been feeling a little tight lately or tense in the back, this Jane Fonda workout could definitely help you out.
Also, if you’ve never seen this footage before, Jane Fonda is definitely someone who loves to have fun with her workout and is a natural-born leader. You’ll spot members of her workout class giggling their way through some tougher moves, which is completely relatable. Plus, there are also multiple voiceovers with Jane filling you in on why this classic aerobics dance class is so vital to your physical health.
To watch and even participate in Jane Fonda’s Original Workout, check out the video. Leotards and leg warmers are totally optional!
