I LOVED JANE FONDA’S WORKOUT: Marianne, Audrey, Carol, Leslie and Stacey Lilien, Doreen, M’Liss.
WONDERFUL TEACHERS, WONDERFUL PLACE, WONDERFUL MEMORIES.

I went to a recent workshop by Gail Condrick, Nia Black Belt and Archetypal Consultant. According to Gail, “the real journey of the athlete is about endurance of the Spirit.” What I understood is the athlete archetype is one of many archetypes in our collective conscious. As with every archetype, there are opposing aspects depending where one is on the learning continuum. In its empowered state the athlete seeks continual improvement and raising the bar. I imagine ignoring the body or misreading its cues would be the lesser evolved condition.

For everyday folk, perhaps “no challenge, no gain” might be helpful especially as many, many Westerners are in their heads more than their bodies. A healthy relationship with the body seems essential to intelligently know the difference between positive tension and pain that may be detrimental.
Feel the burn is a very powerful way into the sensations of the body. Knowing the sensation of pleasure is also an important tool that releases healing biochemicals from what I have read. I believe Pleasure deserves its recognition in fitness as in the pleasure from having done a workout where one feels more energized afterward. There is also pleasure for all of us either athlete or nonathlete from the perfect amount of rest after a challenge. I assume there is pleasure in having the endurance to move through pain in rehabilitation for a speedier recovery.

You have made a huge contribution to everyday people throughout the world desiring to improve their fitness. When you speak, people listen. Would love to have you join the Pleasure Revolution.

Ciao Bella!
Ann

How fantastic that you have this blog! I only just discovered it yesterday, and I’m almost in tears by the fact that I am able to leave a comment on YOUR blog… How exciting! Your work, your films, your books and particularly your workout tapes have been very influential in my life (I think I have a dozen of them). I thank you for sharing your art and wisdom. I hope you keep up the good work, and I promise to go for the burn

Humble greetings from Janne,
Norway

I admire you and look like a great person. I want to ask advice;

I have little money and live away from gyms, I like doing exercise videos and I love yours as ” complete workout”, “lean routine”, and ” kane fonda´s personal trainers series”etc, but I read that your videos are bad for health and are contraindicated. I love your body and to do exercise in muy home with your videos, but now, I’m afraid. Please tell me your opinion and help me.

A hug;

María