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Posted on Apr 23rd 2010 11:00AM by Kristen SeymourFiled Under: Fitness
We are firm believers in the importance of physical fitness at every age, and we certainly understand the appeal of having a peer (and not some sexy spandex-clad 20-year-old) lead a workout video aimed toward senior citizens. But, well, there are some videos that, despite their good intentions, work out our laughing muscles more than anything else.
Estelle Getty: Young at Heart
This golden girl starts off her video with a joke ("Congratulations! You figured out how to turn on your VCR!"), and, well, she keeps it light and lively throughout. With her oversized glasses and sweatshirt paired with leggings, well, she called it -- she's quite the fitness goddess! We didn't think we could miss her more, but it turns out we definitely can. And do!
Dixie Carter: Unworkout
We learned a lot from Dixie Carter's most famous character, Julia Sugarbaker. We learned to stand proud, speak out minds, and every time we've told somebody off, we've tried to channel her, and we took her recent passing hard. This time, though, Dixie looks like she's channeling something else. In fact, she may be someone who requires an exorcism. Is this the Linda Blair workout?
Regis Philbin: My Personal Workout
Regis is no spring chicken, and he's always (unintentionally) making us laugh. This is no exception. We're sure Regis has a solid workout routine, but lifting weights in the middle of Times Square wearing an all-green sweatsuit? That's not fitness. That's just pure comedy gold.
Aerobics instructors and jazzercise devotees back in the '80s had no idea how much joy their perfectly feathered hair, matching leotards and corny commentary would bring to us in the future! At That's Fit, we're rounding up a few of our favorite funny fitness videos. Some are the real deal, while others are purposely playful, but no matter what, they're sure to bring a smile to your face. If you have a favorite, please share it with us!
This golden girl starts off her video with a joke ("Congratulations! You figured out how to turn on your VCR!"), and, well, she keeps it light and lively throughout. With her oversized glasses and sweatshirt paired with leggings, well, she called it -- she's quite the fitness goddess! We didn't think we could miss her more, but it turns out we definitely can. And do!
We learned a lot from Dixie Carter's most famous character, Julia Sugarbaker. We learned to stand proud, speak out minds, and every time we've told somebody off, we've tried to channel her, and we took her recent passing hard. This time, though, Dixie looks like she's channeling something else. In fact, she may be someone who requires an exorcism. Is this the Linda Blair workout?
Regis is no spring chicken, and he's always (unintentionally) making us laugh. This is no exception. We're sure Regis has a solid workout routine, but lifting weights in the middle of Times Square wearing an all-green sweatsuit? That's not fitness. That's just pure comedy gold.
Aerobics instructors and jazzercise devotees back in the '80s had no idea how much joy their perfectly feathered hair, matching leotards and corny commentary would bring to us in the future! At That's Fit, we're rounding up a few of our favorite funny fitness videos. Some are the real deal, while others are purposely playful, but no matter what, they're sure to bring a smile to your face. If you have a favorite, please share it with us!
