Jane Fonda took her leg warmers and colorful leotards out of the closet to bring 80s fitness into virtual reality. The actress and activist partnered with Supernatural, the Meta-owned fitness service, to create a four-part content series inspired by her classic home video workout sessions. Debuting on Wednesday, the series will feature high-energy workouts coached by Fonda and hip hop artist Ludacris through the pioneering technology of Supernatural and the Meta Quest headset.
Fonda released her first workout video in 1982. Titled “Jane Fonda’s Workout,” the VHS sold over 17 million copies, making it one of the best-selling home videos of all time. With her video, Fonda also contributed to making colorful workout apparel a staple of the ’80s style, joining the likes of Richard Simmons, Olivia Newton-John and Jennifer Beals.
Fonda’s partnership with Supernatural is not the first time the actress has revisited her workout instructor days. In 2011, she released the “Jane Fonda: Prime Time – Firm & Burn” video. In 2019, Fonda created Evine Live Inc., a multiplatform interactive video and digital commerce company focused on activewear. In 2022, Fonda partnered with H&M on an accessible sport line, Move.
Ahead of the release of “Jane Fonda x Supernatural,” WWD looks back at her workout style over the years.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 1976
Image Credit: ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Barbara Walters and Jane Fonda in “The Barbara Walters Special,” 1976.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 1979
Image Credit: Getty Images Jane Fonda during a class at the opening of the “Workout” exercise gym on Sept. 13, 1979, in Los Angeles.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 1980s
Image Credit: Courtesy Everett Collection Jane Fonda in promotional photo for her workout tapes.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 1982
Image Credit: ©Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection Jane Fonda’s “Workout” from 1982.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 1985
Image Credit: ©Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection Jane Fonda’s “Easy Going Workout” from 1985.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 1986
Image Credit: ©Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection Jane Fonda’s “Low Impact Aerobic Workout” from 1986.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 1980s
Image Credit: Courtesy Everett Collection Jane Fonda (center) in a promotion for her workout videos.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 1988
Image Credit: ©Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection Jane Fonda’s “Complete Workout” from 1988.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 2009
Image Credit: FilmMagic Jane Fonda performs her “Jane Fonda’s Workout” at the 2009 Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS Easter Bonnet Competition on Broadway at The Minskoff Theater on May 3, 2009 in New York City.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 2010
Image Credit: Getty Images Jane Fonda works out during Maria Shriver’s Women’s Conference at the Long Beach Convention Center on Oct. 24, 2010, in Long Beach, Calif.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 2024
Image Credit: Courtesy of Meta The Jane Fonda X Supernatural campaign for Meta Quest.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 2024
Image Credit: Courtesy of Meta The Jane Fonda X Supernatural campaign for Meta Quest.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 2024
Image Credit: Courtesy of Meta The Jane Fonda X Supernatural campaign for Meta Quest.
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Jane Fonda’s Workout Outfits, 2024
Image Credit: Courtesy of Meta The Jane Fonda X Supernatural campaign for Meta Quest.