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Summary: walk away the pounds...and the fun!
Review: I have been using this dvd for about a month now and have lost 5 pounds. I'm happy that the dvd has been successful, but man has it been tough. Negatives: Leslie is sooo annoying to listen to I usually mute the dvd and put on music. When you're working out, its generally not fun and being forced to listen to some dorky woman say corny line after corny line gets VERY irritating. This dvd is also not great, because there isn't a warm up stretch and only a pathetic 1 minute cool down stretch. Positives: On the plus side, the workout is easy to follow (almost too easy) and it IS effective. It's also great that all you need is a light dumbell set where the weights can be increased as you progress. I wore a heart rate monitor to see if I was in my target zone and for about 32 minutes of the 49 minute video I stayed in my zone (a definite plus). I don't think this dvd is great but it defintely works and its good if you switch off with other videos throughout the week.
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Summary: A Winner!
Review: Leslie Sansone won herself a whole new audience with the Walk Away the Pounds DVDs. These workouts are a wonderful way to get fit for people of all ages and fitness levels. This DVD features the 3-mile walk, for more advanced walkers. If you have completed her 1-mile and 2-mile Walk Away Workouts, this is your next challenge. The moves are very simple:
- knee lifts
- kick backs
- side steps
- kicks
- and of course, walking To create more intensity, she has you stepping out further, squatting into the moves, and using light weights. While she promotes the "Walk Away Weights" in the DVD, light hand weights (2 - 3 pounds) can be substituted, just be sure to watch your form. A helpful meter appears along the way, to show you just far you've walked. Leslie's warm demeanor and encouragement really keep you motivated to make it to 3 miles. Leslie also "puts a little heaven into it" and asks us to "count your blessings every day." The workout can be customized to fit your lifestyle, and that is one of it's greatest features. When you're looking to work harder, squat down, push yourself, and use the weights. On days that you're just not feeling 100%, skip the weights and still get a great cardio workout. If you enjoy working out at home, this is a must-have workout. Thank you Leslie!
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Summary: Almost perfect and lots of fun!
Review: They say to avoid most "converts" because of their annoying and over zealous turn-abouts of behavior. Leslie Sansone's walk aerobic programs may just make you the exception to that rule! Her Walk Away The Pounds workouts are energetic, inspiring, effective and just plain addictive! For anyone who has lived a sedentary life (like me) or just got complacent about those extra pounds that refused to let go - these workouts will transform you body and soul. Not to mention you'll have a blast all along the way. I'm new to WATP, but it didn't take long to become a full-fledged Sansone groupie. In only 6 weeks I have gone from disgusted with my condition to truly energized, motivated and committed to getting fit. Leslie did that for me and she can do it for you. Forget about sabotaging your success by choosing workouts that will sooner give you cardiac arrest than a good healthy workout. Instead, "walk away the pounds" to a leaner, stronger and more self-confident you. All it takes is faith, a pair of walking shoes and a few weeks. Prepare for changes in your endurance and stamina that you never believed possible - AND - in no time at all you will see physical results that will make you jump on the band wagon just like I did. A few suggestions though... 1) Make a commitment to exercise every day for at least six weeks (how much doesn't matter) and hide your scale! Your enthusiasm may get deflated if you don't see rapid weight loss and that is a land mine to avoid. In the first few weeks your body will try to figure out what the new demands of exercise mean. More than likely, you will feel roomier in your clothes long before your scale responds. Do not despair! Weight loss IS happening. 2) Don't undo exercise progress by eating like an orangutan. Either choose a sensible diet plan to accompany your workouts, or commit to making better food choices. It will pay off and you will be amazed how much faster you will see positive results. 3) Don't feel obligated to purchase the Walk Away Weighted Balls if you already have light dumbells. I have both and prefer the dumbells - they are easier for me to hold and don't get slippery in my hands when I sweat. Also, I can increase and decrease the weight depending on how strong I feel on any particular day. 4) Enjoy the adventure! If your brain clicks the way it should, exercising will become something you look forward to doing every day. You will adapt it into your daily routine and it will be the catalyst for a lifestyle change you won't want to live without. Work at a manageable pace and focus on your goals. If you ever feel like you're losing motivation - give yourself a day or two off and reconsider the quality of your life without fitness. The "pain" is inconsequential to the gain. Trust me. Finally - I am the last person on earth who should be spouting on and on about exercise since I spent most of my life relaxing on my "backside." If I can break the cycle of gaining weight and being lazy - anyone can. I have already shed 22 pounds since January 9th and though I have 50 more to go, I'll be in a bikini by July. Call me a convert, I don't care... I'm proud!' On a technical note: This program requires a little extra concentration since the vocal cues seem a little spontaneous at times and there is one miscue that confuses knee lifts with kick-backs. No big deal, but compared to the WATP Express 4-Mile Super Challenge, this isn't quite as smooth. Have fun!
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Summary: What a find!
Review: Eight weeks ago, I decided it was time to lose weight and get off the couch. I started walking outdoors (along with dieting) and soon realized I needed to add something new to keep me motivated. After seeing lots of raves for Walk Away the Pounds online, I decided to give Leslie a try. I tried the one mile walk first and had no trouble with it. So, the second day I jumped right into the two mile walk and I felt great. The second week I decided I could handle the three mile walk and I've been there ever since. The moves are easy, but not too repetitive so I don't get bored. I love putting my arms to work during these walks for an upper-body workout. I also enjoy seeing normal people working out with me and it is reassuring to hear Leslie say I can't mess up this workout. And did I mention what a challenge it is? I sweat up a storm, but I feel so good about what I accomplished! The only thing I add to my workout is more stretching. I can't wait to order more of Leslie's workouts - they have helped me lose 14 pounds so far!
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Summary: A Little Bit of Heaven ..(as far as exercise goes)
Review: Leslie Sansone offers potent, efficient weight loss exercise in this 3 Mile video. The day I received it, I popped it in the DVD player and followed right along. I easily walked 3 miles within 40 minutes---without staring at the clock---without thinking "when is this going to end"?---without being distracted which is a HUGE sign that I am making progress. The following weekend I did the video twice a day. Within a couple of days, I could feel the difference. My tummy did not "pooch" out as much, my glutes, quads and calves felt toned (a little tight after the workout, but this was eased with some stretching). I noticed my posture was better and my abs felt tighter! Binge eating was not a problem over the weekend!! My little tummy felt full!!!! Then came the moment of truth: the scale. I weigh every morning just to satisfy my own curosity. I noticed within three days of working out I was down TWO pounds. I could feel the difference by my typical body standards and I knew things were changing. I did not change my eating habits that much, just my exercise habits which has made all of the difference in just a few days!! (Yes, I did order a pizza, but before it arrived I did the DVD and ate guilt free that night) This video offered a great workout (including strength training in the last mile and half) and would be PERFECT for someone who does not want their lives to revolve around working out/exercise/gym, but does want to make healthy decisions involving their body and life. Good Luck and God Bless
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Summary: "Powerful"
Review: I like Leslie a lot, and I have worked my way through the 1 and 2 mile tapes to get to this one (have ordered the 4-mile in anticipation of moving on to that). This tape is extremely simplistic as far as moves, which may be a little too repetitive for some, but I like it as I can zone out and not have to concentrate on following complicated movements. And young, very fit folks may find the workout a bit too easy, but I think it's perfect for us older exercisers. I wish she spent just a little more time stretching at the end, but you can do that on your own. After about a dozen times or so, once you know the routine, you start to notice little things. Subtle interactions among the people behind her. Leslie's smile-through-gritted-teeth when her response to "Beth"'s comeback about being short is to say "We'll be losing that" (but they left it in, gritted teeth and all). Little things like those hold your interest. I like watching "Randy" in the back. I bought the round walk-away weights even though I have 2-lb dumbbells. As another reviewer indicated, they are worth it--spheres just seem easier to hold while you move than classic dumbbells.
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Summary: I Love These Tapes and got Great Results!!
Review: Okay, everyone, i've been reading all of the reviews and would like to say something first of all: Leslie is not annoying. shes a lovely instructor and a bit dorky but shes her own unique person and is great when it comes to this workout. i just watch what she does and listen to music. if you have a problem with it then do that too. its very simple. so to all of you complainers: get over it. I've been doing these tapes for 3 weeks and within 2 weeks i lost 8 pounds. may i add that a dedicated diet that suits you is also very effective. i am 16 years old...and i've had a medical problem for 2 years and never thought i'd get rid of weight. since i started these tapes i am motivated to loose and cant wait to reach my goal. (i started at 200 and im 5'6 which is not healthy for my age) now im 192 and it keeps going down and down and everyone i know is saying how fit im looking. it makes me feel great. if you have 30 minutes a day then i suggest that this will work great for you. also if you have a medical problem and need to start slow and everything the 1 mile would be perfect for you for a while but i do 2 miles a day and it is working great so make sure you get this tape if you are interested!!!!!!!!~
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Summary: It's great to walk three miles in your living room!
Review: I have a reasonably large library of exercise videos and must rate this as one of my favorites. The workout is a good one in that I really work up a sweat and can feel the burn, yet it is easy to follow with good cues and steps that aren't too complicated. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I didn't just exercise my legs, but also my arms, waist, and pretty much everywhere else, too. I also like the fact that it is possible to do the exercises with or without weights and can vary the intensity by making bigger or smaller movements. I am an avid walker, but living in New England means that I can't always actually walk outside so being able to get three miles in my living room is a very good thing! The only negative is that Leslie just plain talks too much which I find annoying at times. Fortunately, though, since you don't need every ounce of gray matter to follow the movements, it is easy enough to tune her out on those mornings when I would rather just exercise and not hear Leslie's banter.
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Summary: My favorite of all 4 of Leslie's workouts (so far!)
Review: Last fall, when I first heard about Leslie's workout tapes, I bought the 3-DVD set of the 1-mile, 2-mile and 4-mile DVDs. I was able to move quickly from the 1-mile to the 2-mile, but going from there to the 4-mile proved much more challenging. I thought I'd try a 3-mile as a middle step until I could easily get through the 4-mile and bought this one earlier this year. I love it! Things I like alot: 1) there are more people participating in the workout than in my other Sansone DVDs; 2) Leslie has MUCH more interaction with the people in the workout than in my other Sansone DVDs; 3) the set/studio where the DVD is filmed is a hundred times better than those in the other Sansone DVDs I have; 4) the transitions in music/pace are a hundred times better than in the other Sansone DVDs I have; 5) the music, while not hugely inspiring, is good; and 6) while it's a shallow and silly thing, this DVD is MUCH more up-to-date than the others and I don't have to look at terribly outdated workout outfits and hairdos anymore. :) I have no major dislikes. After watching/listening to the DVD repeatedly over a course of months, there are LITTLE things that bug me like the fact that Leslie so often refers to "the girls" and ignores the fact that there is a man participating (Randy). I noticed that Randy was dressed differently than the girls (their outfits are all in a matching color scheme and by the same company), so I wondered if maybe Randy was a "fill-in" for someone who couldn't make it at the last minute and therefore Leslie was used to it being all girls and kept forgetting he was back there (he was in the back row). All in all, a WONDERFUL exercise tool!
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Summary: Great for those days...
Review: when you don't want to think about it. I alternate this tape with other workouts (elliptical trainer, walking outdoors, biking) and it's a nice variation. The weights give it just enough "umph" and even when I'm unmotivated, I can usually make myself do this tape.
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