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Summary: Great Workout for a Beginner
Review: I have very bad asthma and have had a terrible time finding some kind of aerobic exercise I can do without having an asthma attack. And I admit it, I also hate to exercise just to exercise. Between the two, I was a blob. For me, this is the perfect program--not so tough that it sets off my asthma, not so exhausting that I get sore and quit, but enough of a workout to get my heartrate up and work those muscles. I started off doing the one mile alone, but it became too easy in about a week. Now I alternate the two-mile walk with the one-mile walk and Pilates for Dummies six days a week, and I have really firmed up. I like Leslie and can easily ignore her gushing over her weights; the rest of the group is fun to watch--some of their facial expressions when they don't realize they are on camera are quite funny. If you are really fit and work out a lot or you like dance-y routines, though, this is probably not the workout for you. I find the simplicity of the steps pretty boring, but I used to dance and I really miss it. This is definitely not an advanced workout, either; you won't find it replaces that morning run or step class. But if you are just starting to exercise or you have health issues, this is a great way to get yourself moving. Leslie is encouraging and you can work safely at your own pace. The workout moves along very quickly; the mile meter is a nice touch, as you can "see" your progress. You can follow Leslie's cueing from the very beginning--there are no sudden unannounced moves, so you can just toss the one-mile walk into the DVD player and get moving right from the start.
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Summary: Let's get this party started.
Review: I haven't actually done the workout yet, but I did put it in my DVD player to get a sense of what it was about. From what I saw, I think I'm going to love this workout tape. It's great for those of us who are uncoordinated and lazy. If you can walk, you can do this workout. The people on the tape are very friendly and you can just sense it. If you can lift your legs and lift your arms and walk, but are lazy like me, then this is the tape for you.
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Summary: Walk your way to fitness
Review: I've been using Leslie Sansone exercise routines intermittently for a number of years, but irregularly. However, since trying the "Walk Away the Pounds" routines, my exercise habits have changed for the better and I now exercise every day. I am diabetic and have difficulty exercising outdoors in warm/hot weather (erratic blood glucose levels) -- these exercise routines have solved that difficulty for me. I am also asthmatic and have difficulty exercising too strenuously outdoors or at the gym, particularly in spring and summer. I used to fear a hypoglycaemic or asthmatic attack. That is all now in the past, thanks to Leslie Sansone. I can now exercise daily, in the comfort of my own home, at my own pace -- sometimes putting all my effort into the routine, and other times just performing the lower body movements without moving the arms around too much. My fitness level has increased over the past two months, so much so that I now also include some Pilates as well a couple of times a week. I have also purchased other Leslie Sansone walking workouts, and have introduced my 74-year old mother in Australia to them as well. I find Leslie's patter pleasant and encouraging to listen to. The routines do not contain difficult-to-follow choreography, which can leave one tripping over ones own feet and out of breath (and consequently giving up). My thanks to Leslie Sansone for playing a major part (albeit unknowingly) in the stabilisation of my diabetes and asthma, and, to top it all off, I've managed to lose a few pounds as well. I am now fitter at 54 than I was at 44, or even 34. Thank you, Leslie Sansone. I encourage anyone who wants a simple, easy-to-follow routine that works, that one can fit into any lifestyle, to try Leslie Sansone's "Walk Away the Pounds" routines. You can't go wrong!
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Summary: A Gem -- If You Hate Exercise, You'll LOVE This!!
Review: Hands down, this is the best workout ever for anyone who feels clumsy, self-conscious and unmotivated in the standard aerobics class, dance-based workout or other form of torture that requires you to learn complex steps (which, for me, is ANY steps). Leslie Sansone's walking workouts require NO fancy footwork (if you can walk, you can do these), and are amazingly enjoyable. If the idea of simply "walking" leaves you wondering how on earth these can be effective or fun, take note -- the pace of the walk is brisk, probably much brisker than walking you'd do on your own outside, or on a treadmill. Also, she mixes in variations (don't worry, it's just things like sidesteps and occasional leg lifts) to keep things pumped-up, and throws in light hand weights. If, like me, you strength train every other day, I'd advise skipping the weights; if you don't, they are light enough to use every day. You will FEEL this workout. You will sweat, your leg muscles will tingle, your energy will be way up all day. Walking is one of the best butt and leg toners around, and with this easy, enjoyable workout the time FLIES. You'll be amazed that it's over! One other piece of advice: this workout is so easy to do that after you've done it once, you can mute the sound and play your own music to it. Another big plus, as too many workout tapes use horrifyingly bad music.
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Summary: I love this Video !!!!!
Review: I've tried many work out tapes but the problem was that many require alot of space, alot of time, very physical movements and after a while didn't hold my attention. I was skeptical at first about just walking to work out, but it is more than just walking. It's a combo of easy/natural leg work (kicking), arm work, light weights, and brisk walking. The system I ordered which has 1,2& 3 mile walk is perfect! I have a choice of what intensity I want to work out based on how fit I feel & how much time I have on my hands. I started out with the 1 mile, which is a nice short 20mins workout. This is also perfect for those days I feel lazy & just want to do something short or those days where I don't have a lot of time & want to do something quick for the day. The movements are easy (kicks,knee lifts, hand swings, etc.)to follow (I can follow the video on my computer & watch TV at the same time)and the people they use on the video are diverse & fun to work out with. It is a perky crowd & I enjoy the light bantering Leslie has with them.
I'm also happy there are no floor exercises which require space & is just a pain to do sometimes. I was looking for a non-jarring workout to use while I was pregnant and this system was perfect. You can adjust your movements with the video from a full range motion (high kicks, small kicks, use weights or no weights, etc.)or to tiny motions to fit your own physical needs. I am very happy with the video and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for something simple & fun to use everyday. I just bought the DVD & then bought my own hand weights.
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Summary: Uncoordinated and Unmotivated!
Review: I am very clumsy and uncoordinated so I have always struggled with any excercise program. I tried stationary bikes and treadmills but they are just too boring. I was introduced to Walk away the Pounds and I immediately fell in love. It is easy to do, and the time flies by. You don't have to be coordinated at all. If you can walk, you can most definately do this workout. In my years of trying to excercise this is the first one that I have stuck with and actually looked forward to doing each day.
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Summary: Easy & Effective!
Review: The series is great! Easy and effective. Highly recommended! The time goes by very quickly - you're surprised you've walked 3 miles. The 3-mile walk is my favorite; Leslie is pleasant. Enjoy your walk!
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Summary: Good, basic workout
Review: This is a good, solid workout and very basic for those who don't desire choreographed moves. It does the job of walking away the pounds. A good dvd to get started on an exercise routine. The only annoying factor is Ms. Sansone who does not stop talking. I have taken to pushing the mute button and just following the workout visually. I have my own favorite music playing the background. I would not let this dissuade anyone from trying the dvd. However, I will recommend to Ms. Sansone that the next time she creates one of these workouts, to please refrain from so much yakking.
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Summary: Great to get you started
Review: I had a baby and subsequently (18 months later!)had lost motivation to exercise - however, after cruising amazon and reading lots of good reviews about the lesley sansone Walk the pounds Away series I decided to buy it and give it a go - and I can say that it is the best thing I have done in ages. The steps are really basic and easy to follow - no fancy dance moves, and while the course is not especially challenging, if like me you have done very little exercise for a while, it is a fantastic starting point. It is motivating too because it is achievable - you can get through a whole workout without getting lost or too tired. Moreover, as you progress you can make the workout more challenging by modifying the steps and adding some weights. I am rarely motivated to write reviews, but this series is really working for me. However - don't get too excited about ordering the ball weights if you live overseas!...
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Summary: I love this workout program!
Review: This is coming from a person who is 70 lbs overweight, and I absolutely love these DVD's. I completely skipped the 1 mile and went to the 2 mile. I can easily do the 2 mile but I do feel the "burn". It breaks me out in a light sweat and definitly raises my heart rate. I also love that this is not just walking in place. You do leg curls, leg lifts, a little traveling, arm moves, and other basic aerobic moves. She also has you incorporate some light hand weights halfway through the routine and there is a mile gauge that pops up at the bottom of the screen to let you know how far you are into the mile(s). I tried the 3 mile today and it was a definite difference between the 2 mile and 3 mile. The two mile lasts 30 mins and the 3 mile lasts 45 mins. By the time I finished the 3 mile, I was soaked in sweat and I felt like it was a good workout. Did I mention that this is also very low impact? They also have one lady who modifies the moves for those people who can't get a full extention or who need easier moves. Also in other reviews, people have complained about her "advertising"...it is not bad at all. She does talk about her weights at times but she also says that you can use ANY light weights, not just hers. If you have not worked out in sometime and want to get started again, this is for you and for all body types and ages!
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