Netflix series has an episode about home workouts

sherry7899 · 09-04-22, 10:49 AM

Netflix has a series called HISTORY 101 and season 2 has an episode on home workouts. Informative and entertaining!

The above was posted in a Les Mills facebook group. I have not watched it yet.

fanofladyvols · 09-04-22, 11:15 AM

How fascinating! Unfortunately, I don't have Netflix.

I hope someone comes back and posts their thoughts after they watch.

bee · 09-04-22, 01:21 PM

I came across it the other night and watched, though I was pretty tired, so maybe that's what colored my view, but I was expecting it to be fun and it let me down. Just seemed to cover the most obvious things (which I guess makes sense) and at this point not at all memorable. I hope someone else has a better review for you!

fanofladyvols · 09-04-22, 01:45 PM

Thanks, bee!

Pam61 · 09-05-22, 09:01 AM

I just watched it and it's only 22 minutes long. They can't nearly cover enough in that amount of time, but you see Jack LaLanne, Jane Fonda, Marie Osmond (first celebrity pregnancy video), Cindy Crawford, Fabio, Suzanne Somers, Tamilee Webb, Richard Simmons and maybe a couple others like Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley. They begin with saying that home exercise wasn't a thing in the 50's with everyone leading more active lifestyles but JFK got kids exercising in schools in the 60's and people started jogging. They spoke briefly about the introduction to Aerobic exercise with Jacki Sorensen in the late 60's and people/women began going to health clubs. Anyway, it goes on and ends with many gyms having to close during Covid and more people exercising at home with online workouts. And, exercise equipment becoming big money makers (Peloton bikes) and sales going up and increasing during Covid. It's decent, just not extensive by any means. I'm surprised Beachbody wasn't mentioned, as that's more mainstream. And, there was no one using kettlebells, either. You don't see Kathy Smith, Denise Austin, Gilad or anyone from the FIRM. Also, no yoga (Rodney Yee), pilates or barre instructors. They could have spent another 22 minutes on this easily.

Softshoe · 09-05-22, 02:33 PM

Thanks for the review, Pam.

amery · 09-05-22, 06:06 PM

Thanks for sharing, I'm going to watch it now!

fanofladyvols · 09-05-22, 07:16 PM

Thanks, Pam.

And you're spot on, 22 min isn't nearly enough to cover it appropriately.

jusca · 09-06-22, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the detailed review, Pam. Now I don't feel like I'm missing out since I don't have Netflix.

acey · 09-06-22, 08:49 PM

Thanks Pam. I do wish there was a more extensive documentary, as you noted. It would certainly include VF! (and Firm Believers, and so on). It could really be a multiple-part documentary including not only the origins of home workouts (LaLanne, Fonda), the '80s (a couple of eps at least!), Taebo and kickboxing, pilates and yoga, Denise Austin, Gilad, Cathe, CIA...Beachbody, Les Mills...also workout videos seen in movies, or spoofed...Exercise TV and FitTV...and now streaming.

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09-04-22, 10:49 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Netflix series has an episode about home workouts Netflix has a series called HISTORY 101 and season 2 has an episode on home workouts. Informative and entertaining! The above was posted in a Les Mills facebook group. I have not watched it yet. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

09-04-22, 11:15 AM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	How fascinating! Unfortunately, I don't have Netflix. I hope someone comes back and posts their thoughts after they watch. __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

09-04-22, 01:21 PM
bee VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008	I came across it the other night and watched, though I was pretty tired, so maybe that's what colored my view, but I was expecting it to be fun and it let me down. Just seemed to cover the most obvious things (which I guess makes sense) and at this point not at all memorable. I hope someone else has a better review for you! __________________ I am @summitbee on instagram.

09-04-22, 01:45 PM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	Thanks, bee! __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

09-05-22, 09:01 AM
Pam61 VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Ocean State!	I just watched it and it's only 22 minutes long. They can't nearly cover enough in that amount of time, but you see Jack LaLanne, Jane Fonda, Marie Osmond (first celebrity pregnancy video), Cindy Crawford, Fabio, Suzanne Somers, Tamilee Webb, Richard Simmons and maybe a couple others like Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley. They begin with saying that home exercise wasn't a thing in the 50's with everyone leading more active lifestyles but JFK got kids exercising in schools in the 60's and people started jogging. They spoke briefly about the introduction to Aerobic exercise with Jacki Sorensen in the late 60's and people/women began going to health clubs. Anyway, it goes on and ends with many gyms having to close during Covid and more people exercising at home with online workouts. And, exercise equipment becoming big money makers (Peloton bikes) and sales going up and increasing during Covid. It's decent, just not extensive by any means. I'm surprised Beachbody wasn't mentioned, as that's more mainstream. And, there was no one using kettlebells, either. You don't see Kathy Smith, Denise Austin, Gilad or anyone from the FIRM. Also, no yoga (Rodney Yee), pilates or barre instructors. They could have spent another 22 minutes on this easily. __________________ Pam May Focus: Miranda Esmonde-White Classical Stretch Season 9 (All Standing) Sahra Esmonde-White Body Sculpting Series, Toning for Beginners, Ultimate Stretch workouts

09-05-22, 02:33 PM
Softshoe VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003	Thanks for the review, Pam. __________________ Mary

09-05-22, 06:06 PM
amery Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Packer Country! Go Pack Go!	Thanks for sharing, I'm going to watch it now!

09-05-22, 07:16 PM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	Thanks, Pam. And you're spot on, 22 min isn't nearly enough to cover it appropriately. __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

09-06-22, 04:25 PM
jusca Join Date: Aug 2011	Thanks for the detailed review, Pam. Now I don't feel like I'm missing out since I don't have Netflix.

09-06-22, 08:49 PM
acey Join Date: May 2004 Location: NYC	Thanks Pam. I do wish there was a more extensive documentary, as you noted. It would certainly include VF! (and Firm Believers, and so on). It could really be a multiple-part documentary including not only the origins of home workouts (LaLanne, Fonda), the '80s (a couple of eps at least!), Taebo and kickboxing, pilates and yoga, Denise Austin, Gilad, Cathe, CIA...Beachbody, Les Mills...also workout videos seen in movies, or spoofed...Exercise TV and FitTV...and now streaming. __________________ Red Bull addict and not ashamed--mystique has nothing to do with it!