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Answer: Jane Fonda (born December 21, 1937) is an American actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model and fitness guru. She was born in New York City. She is the daughter of actor Henry Fonda and socialite Frances Ford Seymour. Her full name is Lady Jayne Seymour Fonda. Fonda was a ballet enthusiast, but she fractured her foot while filming The China Syndrome. Since she was no longer able to participate, she became active in aerobics and strengthening exercises under the direction of Leni Cazden. The Leni Workout became the Jane Fonda Workout and thus began a second career for her, which continued for many years. Her workouts started the fitness craze among baby boomers who were then approaching middle age. In 1982, Fonda released her first exercise video, titled Jane Fonda's Workout, inspired by her best-selling book, Jane Fonda's Workout Book. The Jane Fonda's Workout video eventually sold 17 million copies: more than any other home video. The video's release led many people to buy the then-new VCR in order to watch and perform the workout in the privacy and convenience of their own homes. Fonda subsequently released 23 workout videos, five workout books and thirteen audio programs. Her most recent workout video was released in 1995. In 2005, some of Fonda's popular programs were re-released on DVD. One included her Complete Workout from 1988 and her Stress Reduction Program from 1989. A second DVD included her 1991 Fun House Fitness series and a third included her 1995 Personal Trainer Series.

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