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Exercise guru and frequent TV talk show guest Richard Simmons appears in this video along with four of his students who have each lost at least 150 pounds. The demonstrated exercises have all been designed to respect the limitations of those who cannot overexert themselves while learning to exercise regularly. Like most of Simmons' tapes, this one is filled with the usual energy and excitement the instructor is known to generate. It includes nutrition tips that may prove helpful to viewers, especially those who need to lose 100 or more pounds. Simmons also offers ideas on how students can keep learn to keep excess weight off once they've lost it.