Workout
Workout

Movie spotlight

Workout

1982
Movie
Adult · 18+
52 min
English

Brace yourself for one sweaty beef-on-beef encounter after another as British filmmaker Alan Purnell serves up a slew of well-hung fantasies.

Insights

Director: Jerry JamesonGenres: Documentary, Fitness

Plot Summary

This documentary-style fitness program features a group of women performing various aerobic exercises and strength training routines. Set in a gym and outdoor locations, it guides viewers through a comprehensive workout designed to improve cardiovascular health and muscle tone. The program emphasizes proper form and motivation for achieving fitness goals.

Critical Reception

Workout (1982) is a niche fitness film primarily remembered for its early-era aerobic routines and participants, including a young Vanna White. While not a critical darling in the traditional sense, it served its purpose as an instructional fitness video for its time, contributing to the burgeoning home video fitness market.

What Reviewers Say

  • A straightforward guide to aerobics and basic strength training.

  • Features a notable appearance by a pre-Wheel of Fortune Vanna White.

  • Reflects the fitness trends and production values of the early 1980s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this early fitness video, but it is generally acknowledged as a product of its time, offering basic exercise instruction.

Fun Fact

Vanna White, who later became famous as the letter-turner on 'Wheel of Fortune,' made an early appearance in this fitness film, showcasing her physical fitness before her iconic television career began.

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