Playboy Playmate Workout

Playboy Playmate Workout was released in the early 1980s, featuring Lynda Wiesmeier, Playboy's July 1982 Playmate of the Month, alongside other Playmates. At the time of its release, it was popular among Playboy fans for combining fitness and glamour, showcasing the Playmates in workout routines that emphasized health and beauty. However, the workout video received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its charm and others finding it somewhat dated even then. Over the years, as fitness videos evolved and cultural standards changed, Playboy Playmate Workout's reputation shifted. Today, it is often viewed as a dated relic, reflecting the aesthetics and sensibilities of its era. While it holds nostalgic value for some collectors and fans, it is not widely regarded as a cult classic or underrated gem in contemporary media circles.

Full Cast of Playboy Playmate Workout

Jeana Keough as Self (as Jeana Tomasino)

Jeana Keough

Self (as Jeana Tomasino)
In 'Playboy Playmate Workout,' Jeana Keough, credited as Jeana Tomasino, delivers a charismatic and engaging performance as herself, showcasing her fitness prowess and natural charm that highlight her background as a Playboy Playmate. Unlike her more scripted roles in television series like 'The Real Housewives of Orange County,' where she portrays a more dramatized version of her life, this role capitalizes on her authenticity and physicality. A trivia fact about Jeana is that before transitioning to television and fitness, she was a professional model and actress, which this workout video capitalizes on by blending entertainment with exercise.
Karen Lorre as Self

Karen Lorre

Self
In the movie 'Playboy Playmate Workout,' Karen Lorre appeared as one of the featured Playmates, contributing to the film's focus on fitness and glamour through workouts led by Playboy models. This role aligns with her early career phase as a Playboy Playmate, showcasing her modeling and fitness attributes. Compared to her later, more recognized work as an actress and television producer, particularly in soap operas and crime drama series, this performance stands out as it highlights her physical presence and modeling career rather than her acting skills. It represents a period where Karen Lorre was primarily recognized for her beauty and fitness, offering a contrast to her subsequent achievements in dramatic roles and behind-the-scenes production.
Kym Malin as Self

Kym Malin

Self
Kym Malin appeared in the 1983 fitness video 'Playboy Playmate Workout,' where her charismatic presence and commitment to fitness stood out. Her performance was well-received for its energetic and approachable style, making exercise seem both fun and accessible. What made her contribution unique was her seamless blend of glamour and athleticism, bridging the worlds of modeling and fitness during a time when such hybrids were less common. A lesser-known fact from behind the scenes is that Kym was initially hesitant to participate, but after trying the workout routine once, she became one of the most enthusiastic proponents of the program, often encouraging other Playmates to join in and embrace the fitness lifestyle.
Victoria Cooke as Self

Victoria Cooke

Self
Lynda Wiesmeier as Self

Lynda Wiesmeier

Self

Lisa Sohm

Self

Linda Rhys Vaughn

Self

Denise McConnell

Self

Crew of Playboy Playmate Workout

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