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Leslie Sansone - Fat Burning Walk 2 Miles

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I own about a dozen exercise videos, and boy is it refreshing to see a video where the instructor looks real. Sometimes I stare at my TV in disbelief at the perfect bodies of the people in these videos, and how they do endless repetitions like robots with perfect form. I find it actually DEmotivating at times. Leslie Sansone provides a nice reality check as she stresses the benefits of exercise rather than how far short of some ideal body we might be. She is warm and convincing and she cues well. Her style of simple yet effective moves suits me fine. You can vary the intensity of this workout with the addition of hand weights. She uses weighted gloves, which isn't indicated on the box, a minor complaint. Give it a try if you're in the mood for a lower-key style.

This appears to be one of Leslie's latest videos, with a release date on the sleeve of the video as 1998, but apparently released to the public in 2000. Leslie made several changes from her previous videos that a lot of people will like, and some won't. She sticks to her 2 mile walk strategy and adds interval cross training to the mix to increase fat burning and increase toning muscles. She will have 2-3 minutes of aerobic high cardio workout and then 2-3 minutes of toning (multiple repetions) with aid of hand weights. This makes the workout less cario focused and more focued on toning. I found this workout very intense and made me break out in a sweat very quickly. There are some steps, like lunges and knee bends that those with delicate knees will want to work carefully with this video.

For those who have her "In Home Walking" video, it is similar in that it uses handweights and she is alone in the studio, not surrounded by others. However, this video is twice as long and feels much more intense.

For those who like the high cardio emphasis of Leslie's videos, you may not like this one too much. However, I highly recommend it for those who would like to try something a little different made by a really good instructor.

I like several of Leslie Sansone's walking workout videos. From best to worst, here's how I rank the 5 I own:

2-MILE WALK -- 5 STARS. Her best video. Good pace, lots of variety. Not too hard for a beginner. It has a mileage gauge, which helps keep me going. (1996)

MIRACLE MILE -- 4½ STARS. A 1-mile walking workout in 15 minutes, plus a cool down and stretches. Great for those days when I haven't much time but I want to get some quick exercise in. Also good on days of cramps, if tired, etc. (1996)

WEIGHT LOSS WALK -- 3½ STARS. Has 3 20-minute segments of 1 mile, 1.5 miles, and 1.5 miles. Excellent for variety. Handy for those days when I want a different distance. Segments can be done alone or combined for a wide variety of distances. A mix of familiar movements and different stuff, giving nice variety. Some of the exercises are a little goofy (i.e., "box step"). I don't like the silent gaps between songs, but I do recommend this exercise video. (1993)

Not recommended:
PLUS 40 WORKOUT -- 2 STARS. A 2-mile workout, not nearly as good as "2-MileWalk". Seems somewhat amateurish. Has silent gaps between songs. (1989)

WALK & FIRM -- 2 STARS. Leslie with hand weights doing safe and simple exercises. Unfortunately, I really can't get into it, and I've never finished the video. (1998)

Leslie's videos are hard enough but not too hard for people just getting back into exercise. When I use them daily (especially mornings) I find I'm much less hungry all day. I've lost 9 pounds in 3 weeks. I try to exercise daily but usually do so 4-6 times a week. I feel better, sleep better, and have better posture.

When I was diagnosed with diabetes and told to lose weight, I wilted because it seemed impossible to lose all that abdominal fat,especially since I had come to dislike exercise in my obese state. Also, with the onset of winter and slippery walking conditions my favorite exercise seemed to be a difficult choice. But Leslie's tapes solved all those problems. What I like best about them is (1) there are a minimum of moves to master and (2) the pacing is perfect; just as you think you can't do any more of a move, she gets you back to the basic walk which gets your energy and strength back so that you're ready for the next variation. Also the timing of 30 minutes fits easily into a busy schedule. (I have even adapted her workout to be used with Peter Jennings' newscast, using the commercial breaks to do 3 reps of 2 flights of stairs each during commercials.) I heartily recommend this tape, especially knowing that if it gets too tame, there's a three mile tape to which to graduate. By the way, I've lost 20 lbs. in two months.

Before I got this video I was not really into "exercise", but her commercials always looked upbeat and relatively easy, so I gave her a try. All I can say is WOW! Im so glad I did. Leslie Sansone's workouts have changed my life, and it all started with this one! It was extremely easy to follow, and I felt great everytime I did it. I also started to see results immediately. I had been dieting for 10 weeks before I got her video, and I had stalled in my weight loss. Once I started doing her workout every other day, the pounds started coming off again. I was able to meet my goal, and keep that goal maintained. She opened up a whole new world for me. Now I go to a health club several times a week, and work out with weights. Although I haved moved on to the next level of fitness, her videos are the best place for a beginner who is struggling with weight loss, to start. Believe me, her system works!!

I have several Leslie Sansone videos and I look forward to this one the most. She looks real, she's alone, she's her pleasant self, but doesn't have any irritating chatter in this one. One pointer, the second set of lunges - on the first side, she does 8 and maybe because she adds arm movements, she does 18 on the other side. I just decided to do 12 on each side (you can even do the "french press arms" both times for a better work out) and I end the same time she does. That way, I feel more "evenly exercised". The rest is easy to follow and just great! I've lost 1 1/2 inches in my hips and I found that on family bicycle outings, I could ride faster and longer than my kids and my husband! Everyone was surprised, especially me!

I'm a smoker and a couch potato and just recently decided I need to start making some changes. This video is great for us out of shape folks! It isn't that long (half hour), it has a decent amount of variety, easy steps and it's a good workout without being insanely difficult. Plus you can use weights if you want to make it more challenging (Leslie uses glove weights, which is a pretty nifty idea!)

It gives a good workout for those who are out of shape, but I don't think it would be that fulfilling for people who are already pretty fit. I thought some of Leslie's comments were kind of goofy at first but I have to admit, she made me smile a few times and kept me motivated to finish the workout.

I would highly recommend this to all the beginners out there who want to start with a tape that they can actually do!

This is my personal favorite of Leslie's videos. I lost 70 pounds just doing regular workouts, but got bored with doing the same thing everyday. I just started doing Leslie's videos and just love them! I do this one the most and it is easy to fit it in when rushed for time. I especially like the lower body workout with the lunges and squats. I can feel my lower half getting smaller doing these. The lunges with the french presses are really killers. But when I am done with this video I feel I burned some calories. The walking part isn't very strenuous, but it sure feels good to go back to the walking after the lunges and squats.
I think I must have all of her videos now and love to be able to pick a 1 mile, 2 mile or 3 or 4 mile workout. Whatever the time you have to exercise, there is a video to fit that slot. Keep up the good work, Leslie! We want more, more, more!!!!

This is a great tape. Leslie is very easy to follow and is not an "annoying" instructor. The workout uses interval training based on Leslie's walk aerobics program. The workout alternates between walking (with upper body movements included) and strength training (squats, lunges, bicep curls, etc.). It is a very quick workout (30 minutes that feels like 10) and extremely doable. The strength training moves get results. Although this workout isn't the best for cardio work, it does get results. This is my "old standby" tape that I do when I don't have much energy or time. I would highly recommend this tape for anyone.

I just received my Fat burner Walk 2 Miles Leslie Sansone DVD. I personally think this is a great work out. Years ago I had her one mile walk aerobics vhs tape...no longer have a vcr so I decided to buy a few of her DVDs.

I just did the routine...about 30 minutes. I wasn't out of breath but I am sweating! Make sure you have one or two pound hand weights...fortunately I had some but didn't realize it when I ordered.

I just started trying to get back in shape...I'm 42 and I followed every step and kept up! I work too many hours to go out walking so I'm hoping this will be a wonderful alternative. This video works your legs and arms and lots of other parts. We'll see how sore I am tomorrow...lol.

Anyway...I'll give it 5 Stars! She does the routine by herself...talks throughout the whole video...and brings up some good points. Some people find her talking irritating but I decided to take the "glass half full" way and look at it as motivation. This is the best 30 minutes I could devote to exercise! I'll report back after I get further into this. I also bought the 4 mile Walk Away the Pounds Express DVD...and when I'm ready I'll do that one and review it. Good luck everyone!!!!