My Original Workout series is now available in a special five-disc box set!
Of course the box features the photo of me with my striped leotard, which I still have, and my leg warmers.
In this video I explain where the leg warmers came from, and where they are today.
If only I had known then that today we would have entire brands dedicated to Workout Clothing selling all over the world!
The special box set consists of the 5 most requested titles from the Original Workout series, and is now available on AMAZON, at a special Holiday Price!
Click here to purchase at the special Holiday Price and for more information on AMAZON

Cynthia Hutchinson
I used to love putting on my legwarmers! It meant I was ready to move!
rory
I want to dig in your belly button hole Jane.
SusanK
You were in your 40s when you made these videos, correct? You sure were a smart business woman! Were you athletic when you were a kid? Oh, and you need to pull those leg warmers out and wear them on the next red carpet you walk! 🙂
Marilyn
I first started your workouts in college–on audio tape(!)–in my dorm room. And I continue to work out regularly. I’m glad to see this DVD set; my absolute favorite video is the Workout Challenge, though. I loved it (it would be great to have on DVD).
Glad you still have the leotard–it’s nearly synonymous with your workouts.
Megan
Jane,
I love leg warmers and always have.You not only started the leg warmer trend but also leggings as well. I Love leggings and where mine everywhere this time of year with boots.My mom worked out a lot to you when I was an infant and toddler back in the 80s and now I do your original 1982 work out. My mom put her leg warmers on me when I was an infant and took a pic. I should share it with you sure it would get a laugh.:)
Beth
Congratulations on the Satellite Award nomination Jane! I haven’t had a chance to tell you how much I loved Youth, but wow – I loved Youth. Sorrentino is a real genius, I’m so pleased you got the chance to work with him. Hope you are well x x
Bekah
Dear Ms. Fonda,
I tweeted you last night because I had just watched your episode of “Master Class” and I was very moved. Your words touched me so deeply. As I said in my tweet, I’m definitely not whole, but I am trying to grow from my pain. With all of the heartbreaking stories I’ve read in the comments section on your blog, I feel completely unworthy of even telling you my story.
I so enjoyed your blog entry titled “Crying.” I think it is always beautiful when emotions boil over into tears. Even when they are sad tears, they show others that you feel so deeply. Down into your soul. I love expressions of emotion through tears. I’ve always been that way.
Thank you for your words. As a young adult with a few bumps and bruises, your words inspire me.
Steven Vasko
Dear Ms. Fonda: I hate to bother you during the holidays, but I was wondering if you had yet received my photo of my “Barbarella” portrait painting from your Foundation’s office in Atlanta for you to look at and sign. Just curious… Anyway, Happy Birthday, Happy Holidays, and have fun! Yours-Steven Vasko
SusanK
Jane, I am worried! Your movie, “Youth”, is on my absolute must see movie list this Awards season. The problem is it has not hit any movie theaters near me! It is not even listed for this coming weekend at the art theaters! Do you know when it may hit theaters in Michigan?
Peter M. Spencer-T
Dear Jane, I’m alive and still kicking. Fighting the good fight. Your kind words and empathetic artist’s nature are always so inspiring. File this post under “UNSOLICITED POLITICAL OPINION’S THAT ARE NOT ENDORSED BY JANE FONDA”.
Jane, one of greatest dreams would be to get together with you for one day. A day where we could walk around a city and appreciate its architecture, enjoy a nice meal, watch a movie together and finish by discussing art, humanity, politics and activism. I really do think that we could learn a lot just from really listening to one another. I insist, that it would have to be “dutch treat”. Maybe swing by Pinks Hot Dogs, In ‘N Out Burger or Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in LA — or American Coney Island, White Castle or Buddy’s Pizza in Detroit. Or a fruit smoothie stand!
(I’m also one heck of an energetic, expressive dancer!!)
As someone with a lifelong passionately committed interest in fighting for Mother Earth, I thought you should be made aware (though you probably were already) of this latest development:
http://www.wxyz.com/news/national/clinton-intervened-for-firm-after-request-to-son-in-law
And MY (again, not endorsed by Jane Fonda) response:
Subject: Revolutionary Integrity versus Entrenched Corruption
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2015, 2:26 PM
The amount of Bernie Sanders for President 2016 bumper stickers I see in and around the Madison Heights/Metro Detroit, MI area are multiplying. The number of “We’re Ready for Hillary” stickers seems to be decreasing. I wonder if some of them are hiding underneath the Bernie stickers?
I was disturbed by George Stephanopoulos’ “interview” with Secretary Clinton this past Sunday morning on ABC. He announced her as THE Democrat(ic) Party Candidate in 2016 — without using the word “presumptive”. It’s rather disgusting the way celebrity “journalist’s” abuse their power and influence over an all-too-often easily swayed/convinced audience.
What’s even more disgusting is the fact that Stephanopoulos began his POLITICAL career (which continues to this day, under the guise of ABC/Disney
“News”) as the aggressive, successful “War Room” co-ordinator during Bill Clinton’s 1992 run. He is also a contributor to the “charitable” Clinton Foundation (where various Clinton cronies — be they loyal to Chelsea and her husband’s family, Bill and his celebrity friends or Hillary and her family and/or Corporate Donors/$250,000 Talking Fee Payers — get paid mysterious salaries ranging in the tens-of-thousands of dollars).
The Clinton Family seems to be redefining entrenched corruption. I think that they are carrying the Dynasty thing even farther than the Kennedys and the Bushes combined. I’d have more respect for them if they answered — in as plain as possible, political English — the questions put forth to them by the press. Instead all of them honestly seem to believe that a Governorship, a two-term Presidency, a Cabinet position, and successful careers
in synergy (between their political, financial and personal interests) have entitled them to be exempt from consistently impartial questioning and tough oversight.
While this country does eventually need a female President, I really believe it would be a disservice to future women candidates to have a Hillary Clinton Presidency characterize them (fairly or not) as inherently corrupt — the same way President Obama’s lack of experience may characterize future black/minority candidates (fairly or not) as being amateurish and/or inept.
What this country needs — especially in this time of global political revolution — is a clear strong voice of the people. Whether that voice be Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump (or, hopefully, a more reasonable Republican) in 2016. Please, let the voters vote and the reporters report.
I am not 100% opposed to a Hillary Clinton Presidency; however, I do believe that moving forward means a lot more than simply putting a right-leaning (?) arrow on your campaign logo (“H”).
A Clintonian Era of executive leadership spanning more than three decades is too long though. More people with different last names and backgrounds need to feel encouraged to run for office. I don’t think our current system of electing officials is what those who
fought and died in our many historic military battles sacrificed their lives to defend.
It is not what the Framers had in mind.
Let the Clintons simply get back to running the global industry that bears their name,
while representing a convergence of charitable, political, corporate, political and personal
interests.
Wasn’t it nice not having any huge scandals during the past sixteen years. Do you really think that there aren’t plenty of skeletons (old and new) screaming to come out of the Clinton Family closets?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
Let’s keep them inside, while doing America’s workers and the global economy a favor…
#FeelTheBern
Peter M. Spencer
Citizen
Beth
And now you have a Golden Globe nomination as well =) Can’t wait to see you at the ceremony, rocking your stuff.
SusanK
Jane, congratulations on your Golden Globe nomination!!!
Linda Corbin
So glad I found your blog….you’ve always been a favorite of mine, even thru the tumultuous 60’s era…..you have come thru so much with grace & dignity and I love how you say it like it is….at least whenever I’ve seen you on talk shows. I might get that set of exercise videos…or join Planet Fitness. ..
Gaynor Hill
I am so happy about the DVDs being out I used the vhs ones for years until they broke and have tried lots of others but so dull and never as must fun
Happy days again
Big thanks Jane your are still the queen of fitteness waiting for the step one now
Gaynor
Carrie
Jane, did you know there is a very popular ’80s cover band called “The Legwarmers” here in Northern Virginia? Funny thing is, I haven’t seen the band members wearing any! Sending much love!
Jane
I recently got New workout on dvd after wearing out my vhs tape. So happy to get this as it was the first Jane Fonda workout I ever got. That was 24 years ago and I’m still doing them. Just really hoping now that you release Lean Routine on dvd. This has to be my favourite. Always makes me feel great and so easy to slot in with other workouts. I’ve occasionally strayed away fron JF workouts but I always seem to come back, I just don’t get the same results with any of the others. Please please put Lean Routine onto dvd, my poor old video has nearly had it. Its still viewable but only just!!! Sending love from England xx
Tavia Mouery
I just joined this site today and am excited to be here. Thank you, Jane Fonda for re-releasing The Complete Workout on DVD! It’s always been my favorite workout. I’ve had in VHS format, then, when it was released on DVD 10 years ago, I had that, and now, I have the recently released one and love the way that it’s set up so one can choose what class one wants to do on any given day. Again, thank you!
Hope Hart Petrie
Jane I’ve started doing your Primetime Workouts. I really miss your Startup video, which was always my go to when I’d been not working out for a while. What with menopause, moving and major surgery I’m just starting up again … I miss my go to video. Thanks for the complete workout series on DVD, but I’m not quite there yet … would love to see Startup on DVD. Thanks. Hope
Bob Kunigonis
geez u R sooo beautiful, ur very blessed Miss F aloha hb
Rachel
I just downloaded the original video from Amazon & I love it. I’m 43 & I miss old school workouts. Everything now is so aggressive and/or competitive & not fun for me. I like that this workout has a ballet/dance bent. My hamstrings are still sore after 5 days & yes I ordered leg warmers because you need an authentic outfit to do this! Thanks, Jane!