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How Jane Fonda sparked a fitness revolution | CNN


Published on 2025-04-30 16:23:14 - CNN
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  • "Jane Fonda's Workout" was a phenomenon when it released on VHS tape in 1982 recasting the actor, producer and renowned activist as a fitness guru.

The CNN article from February 26, 2021, discusses the impact and legacy of Jane Fonda's 1982 workout video, which became a cultural phenomenon and significantly influenced the fitness industry. The video, titled "Jane Fonda's Workout," sold over a million copies in its first year and helped popularize aerobics, making fitness accessible to the masses from the comfort of their homes. Fonda's approachable style and the video's empowering message resonated with a wide audience, leading to a fitness revolution and cementing her status as a fitness icon. The article reflects on how the video not only transformed Fonda's career but also left a lasting impact on how people approach personal fitness.

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[ https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/26/style/video/jane-fonda-1982-workout-video-remember-when-lon-orig ]

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