By Shayna Sappington
07th Apr 2020
07th Apr 2020
Jane Fonda shares iconic 1980s workout to urge people to join her in the fight for a greener planet
Jane Fonda surprised the world by joining TikTok, a social video app that’s recently gained massive popularity, especially with the younger Gen Z crowd.
At first, her video appears to be showing us a tutorial of her iconic, 1980s “Jane Fonda workout”. The 82-year-old starts with leg lifts and even flashes back to one of her original videos (cue the neon leotards and legwarmers) before abruptly changing tact.
The camera then cuts to a close-up of Jane. “There are too many workouts happening right now on television and on computers,” she explains, bringing our attention to a more important cause.
“What I’d really like you to do is to workout with me for the planet.”
#FireDrillFridays
The actress then urges audiences to help her save the planet by taking part in virtual #firedrillfridays — rallies and talks on climate change and the actions that our governments need to take for a greener Earth.
Inspired by Greta Thunberg, the green movement is fighting for three things:
- A green new deal
- No new fossil fuels
- A rapid phase-out of existing fossil fuel projects and just transition to a renewable energy economy
“Whether you are on your couch or on your yoga mat, will you join me for virtual Fire Drill Fridays?” she concludes. “The future needs you. I need you.”
The most recent event took place on Friday, April 3 and is available to watch on Fire Drill Fridays.
Rallies will continue to take place each Friday and you can join the movement by signing up at firedrillfridays.com.
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