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Leslie Sansone - Walk Away the Pounds - Super Fat Burning [VHS]

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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.

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!

I have been doing Leslie's 2 mile, 30 minute workouts for a few months now. I decided it was time for me to take it to the next level and try this 3 mile workout, which clocks in at just under 50 minutes.

The workout is certainly effective: it gets my heart rate up and works the total body. However, when I do it, I just can't wait for it to be over. It's exactly like her WATP 1 and 2 mile set, except longer. The movements are exactly the same, and nothing new has been added. Foot work ranges from marching in place, side steps, knee lifts, kicks, and kick backs. Upper body motions are a bit more varied and include lateral raises, bicep curls, lifting hands up, spreading them out to the side, or in front of you. You do one movement for 8-16 counts, then walk, then move on to the next movement. This is a very simple system that is helpful for people who have never worked out and are intimidated by complicated choreography. However, the longer you do it, the more boring it gets. 50 minutes is just too long to be doing these same movements. You'd think that once you can get to the point that you can work out for 50 minutes straight, you could handle a bit more variety in motion. I know I can. Also, the music is bland and not very motivating. Its main function is to give you a beat to keep time to. Leslie is her usual talkative self, making cheesy jokes with her exercisers. I'm considering trying to turn off the sound and play my own cd instead, but I'm concerned about the beat not matching what they're doing on the screen. I think it's the only way I will be able to continue this workout, though, as it's so boring.

Leslie spends a great deal of time advertising her weighted balls, which are used for about 20 minutes of the workout, although she points out that the weights are not necessary, especially for someone who is in poor shape. If you want to add weights, I recommend buying some cheap 2-3 lb dumbbells, which are just as effective and much cheaper than her weighted balls.

If I can manage to keep up with this tape, than anyone can! Yes, the chat from Leslie and company can get pretty sappy, but the workout is VERY do-able and the time flies by. I'm about 35 pounds overweight and am age 40, so I do break a little bit of a sweat, but the workout itself is painless and kind of fun. Not only does the walking help build leg strength, but the upper body moves are also helping me to tone up my arms and back. I have some other videos, but this one is my favorite and the one I least dread. I like the fact that the walkers in the background are all shapes and ages and they even have one walker that does an "easier" version of the moves. No fancy dance steps or complicated routine here - just straight forward exercise. On the video they use "walk-away-the-lbs." weights, but I use 3 lb. hand weights and they work just fine. Couple this with an ab workout and this should be all you need to stay toned and healthy.

I received this dvd in the mail this afternoon from Amazon and popped it in my player immediately. This is a great 49 minute workout. On my first try doing the workout, I could follow it! It really works your thighs and upper body. She uses 2 lb ball weights but I just used my old 3 lb hand-held dumb-bells. You have the option of not even using them if the workout is too hard for you. Leslie's basic techniques are simple to do, she cues very good, it's safe and yet it's fast-paced enough to get the heart rate up there. I have a bad back so I'm careful about the types of workouts I do (can't jog, do kickbox-aerobics, ect). This is finally a workout that really gets me sweating without moving all over the place trying to keep up. Now, I'm sure there's those aerobic fanatics who'll say this workout is boring b/c of the repetitive moves, but I'm not trying to dance here. I wanted a simple yet effective workout without injuring myself, one that I could do, one that I work up a sweat, and I finally found one on DVD! I felt this was money well spent and I'll be doing this workout 2-3 times a week.

I recently got turned on to Leslie and she is now my favorite cardio workout!! She is so easy to follow.. the moves are simple, but not boring. This is definitely a workout you can stick to!!!! Its not too hard, but boy does it get your heart rate up... and the simple kicks and knee lifts really work your butt and lower body.. and the simple arm movements give a great workout as well. Much better total body workout than plain old walking... and I love that its on DVD!! The work out is 3 miles.. but she tells you when you hit every .5 miles.. so you can really tailor the workout .. if you want to gradually move up.. or don't have the full 49 minutes!! Great job Leslie!

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!

I have tried a lot of exercise videos over the years, and found the following problems with them: the instructor and background exercisers appeared to be "Stepford Wives"; the music was irritating; the instructors were irritating; and finally, if you were not a professional dancer and/or in olympic competition physical condition, the routines were impossible to do. I just had my first child, and was finding it hard to get out of the house everyday to walk, so I decided to try one more exercise tape - "Walk Away the Pounds" - fantastic! Great workout, easy to do but really works muscles and cardiovascular - she builds in a nice balance of upper body work without compromising the "fat burner/aerobic" benefit. The 3 miles (I wore my pedometer, and it was close!) went by quickly and I know it was a much more beneficial workout than if I had just gone outside and walked 3 miles. You do not have to be coordinated or in shape to do this. If you can get up on your feet, you can do this exercise! Leslie is not too "chatty" and the music is just enough to keep you moving at the right intensity - mostly you don't even notice the music, it is there just to provide the tempo. If you're looking for some way to exercise, and don't want to join a class or use other tapes where you have to be a "dancer", get Leslie's tapes! Just wonderful!

I love all of the "Walk away the pounds" tapes but this one is my favorite. I like this tape because you get a great workout
but you don't have learn a bunch of complicated routines and
patterns to do the tape. With this tape you can work as hard
as you wish. The cues are very clear and easy to follow. The
music is non descript but not anoying. The participants in the
tape have a variety of body types and are not spandex princesses.
Leslie Sansone is a bit chatty on the tape but you can't help
liking her. I think it is very refreshing to see an aerobics
instructor who is fit but has body flaws like the rest of us.

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!