Customer Reviews

Leslie Sansone - Walk Away The Pounds For Abs w/belt (3 Pack) [VHS]

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Please note "Video Release Date: December 3, 2002"--I don't know why it says this is the release date, or why the cover shots show Leslie in different outfits than on the tapes released in 2001, but these are the same videos as released earlier and NOT a new set in the series. The tapes themselves are great, especially for those not in the greatest shape but who are willing to work! The ab belt really does increase the intensity of the workout and the amount it makes me sweat, too, although it's prone to snapping if you pull too hard or too suddenly. While the belt didn't seem to decrease my waistline all that much, I did tighten up my upper abdomen just below the bustline. In turn, my posture is better, I've been told I look taller--and thereby, thinner! My button-front blouses fit better, too. My endurance is greater for walking, in general, and I've especially noticed a difference in taking the stairs, much less wheezing after the 4 flights to my office!

The only reason I knocked this down to 4 stars is that I felt as if the distributor is deliberately trying to misrepresent the tapes as being new ones, since, as I said, their release date is listed as December 2002 and the videotape cover shots show Leslie Sansone in different exercise outfits than on the tapes I bought earlier, but the tapes--and I checked all 3 of them to be certain--are the exact same ones that were released earlier (in 2001 I think, at least that's when I bought my 1st set of these). I felt cheated, since they appeared to be new versions--which I really looked forward to! I hope Leslie puts out a new set soon to give some variety to those of us who really like working with the belt.

I got this set as a gift and started as part of my New Year's resolution. I have lots of other exercise tapes BUT I use this set. It is hard to get started on a lot of exercise tapes but this set is different. The moves aren't so hard that you never feel like doing the tape again. I have started other tapes and got a few minutes into the tape only to say this is too hard. This is good for people of varying levels of fitness. If you aren't in good shape, you start with the 1 mile and do what you can and build up your endurance. If you are in pretty good shape then you use the 2 & 3 mile tapes most of the time. I have recommended these tapes to friends and would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants to lose weight and improve their body. I have lost 12 pounds in 7 weeks by using these tapes and trying to improve my eating habits. The exercise belt really gives a good upper body & ab workout.

I have been a fan of Leslie Sansone's workout tapes for
some time. I especially like this set. The pacing of the
exercise is faster than her "Walk Away the Pounds" tapes from
a year or so ago. Even though the workout is the same length
it feels like you are done faster. These tapes have a greater
focus on the exercises and less of Leslie's patter that
I know others have found anoying on other tapes. The exercise
belt that is included is a fine tool. On occasion I substitute
her weighted balls because I think that they work the arms better
than the bands on the belt. I highly recommend these tapes to
anybody who is just starting out on a fitness regime, people
who are not good at mastering difficult choreography, and anybody
that finds workout tapes intimidating. Leslie is a very likeable
easy instructor to follow and the other participants on the
tape have a variety of body types. There are no spandex princesses on this tape.

I have many workout videos on my shelf, but until I discovered Leslie Sansone's Walk Away tapes, they mostly just collected dust. The wonderful thing about Leslie's in-home walking workout is that it is easy (no difficult choreography or quick movement changes to confuse you), fast (you can choose the 15-min:1 mile, 30-min:2 mile, or 45-min:3 mile depending on how much time you have), and effective! Using both Weight Watchers and daily 2 or 3 mile walks, I have managed to lose 15 lbs. in 5 weeks!

While this might not be the best choice for someone looking for a super high-energy workout, it is perfect for those who prefer a no frills way to exercise out some stress and calories. Also nice is the fact that her exercise crew represents all body types - while there a few "perfect" figures, there are also those who may look more like you or me.

I like the walk-away belt; it provides just enough tension to work the muscles of your arms and back without burning you out. I've never had a problem with the belt, though I'm skeptical of Leslie's assertion that it will help tone your abs just by wearing it during the workout...I've yet to see it.

All in all, I will never buy another workout video again, and am getting rid of all the others I own. If a busy stay-at-home mom can finally make the time to exercise daily - and ENJOY it - what other endorsement does it need?!

Leslie has done it again! I already have and LOVE the Walk Away The Pounds series of tapes (1, 2 and 3 mile walks) so I ordered the Walk Away The Pounds For Abs series. WOW! This is an excellent work out! I was skeptical before I ordered my first set of tapes. Afterall, who would ever imagine that walking in your own living room could produce such great results? But Leslie combines several movements and incorporates weights in a way that could never be done in your average "walk around the neighborhood". I've had the original series for quite awhile and continue to use them almost daily because they're so effective. This new series is both challenging and fun at the same time. The ab belt provides just the right amount of resistance to give your muscles a great work out. Leslie has also added some new moves this time around for more variety. The work out never gets boring or routine. I especially like that her walking buddies are REAL women (and Randy too of course) with REAL bodies. This was an excellent investment that will not be sitting on my shelf collecting dust.

Now don't get me wrong, I love Leslie Sasone videos, but this is the worst of the bunch. Leslie's first set with the weight balls was a hit, but this was going too far. The laytex cords are very thin, and that made it easy to break. My mom and I shared a belt, and it broke after 2 1/2 weeks. We called the company, and got a replacement. That one broke after 2 weeks as well. So I decided to experiment and have only me use it. That didn't work. Well, we called them again and told me we would have to buy a new belt. We just had enough and did the workouts without the belt. when she came on QVC shilling this, my mom called to see if she could get on and tell her about the badly constructed belt (she couldn't get in because only people with good things to say could get on air lol). After a while, I just got bored that I did the 1-mile workout because it was quick. Thankfully, Leslie has redeemed herself with her new product that features a "Stretchie" band. The band is durible but I still use the lowest resistance possible to be on the safe side. I like doing walk aerobics because it is the only thing that works for me (I have lost 40 pounds from her programs). Spend your money on her other programs and pass this one up. Even the company will tell you they have had many complaints from it.

She's done it again, Leslie has put together another GREAT walking work out. I was sceptical about the ab belt but it Works, I have noticed a huge difference in my waistline and abs in just a couple of weeks. I highly recommend this set.

This workout is a LOT like her original Walk Away the Pounds series, however, with this one, she uses the walk-away belt instead of the weights. I didn't really feel like the belt help me too much other than to remind me to hold my abs in as I did the workout, but the workout itself is great. It's faster-paced than her first WAP series, so if you'd just like a little variety in your Leslie Sansone collection, then these will be a great addition. You really feel like your burning some serious calories, although her workouts are nothing fancy choreography-wise. But, as I'm a pretty experienced exerciser, I felt like I was a little more advanced so the elastic bands on the belt didn't help me much. You can just use your walk-away weights instead. If you want serious, no-nonsense workouts that's easy on your joints, fun to do, and one that doesn't make you feel like you spent your time just concentrating on following the steps, these are for you. You'll look forward to doing them, that's for sure.

I orginally purchased the workout for me and my husband was watching me workout and was interested in trying for the indoor walking type exercise. My husband and I love to walk and he is not coordinated for all the fad workout videos like "Kick boxing".
As all the other reviews we had the same thing happen, we went through two belts. The latex rubber drys out and eventually breaks from the heavy pulling and stretching which ours took only 3 weeks. After a while the resistance becomes too easy and you start to pull too hard on the belt and it breaks! The concept is good because you feel you are getting an upper body workout like you do if you were using a nautilus machine at your health club. My husband and I after ordering the for the second time which took 8 weeks to order. After the 2nd belt broke I just went to a Target store and purchased a Reebok long stretch band in two resistant levels. We folded in half and looped it through the attachment loop on the old belts. We use a heavy rubber band to make the band shorter for our resistance level as we need to. I purchased the advanced band for my husband and the intermediate for me. This has worked for us for over a year and they have not broken yet! One good thing about it the Reebok stretch band is made out of rubber tubing and only costed us $9.99 each. We would like to see the walkaway belt made out of better tubing and maybe have the optional attachement of different resistance level bands that can be detachable. Otherwise we both enjoy the walking workouts and both of us have had good results in loosing weight. You must do it everyday to see results. My husband and I do the workouts together if you have an extra belt on hand. I find this being a good workout for a couple to do together and gives you more quality time together and saves on the cost of an expensive health club. We both have found if you have the right resistance band on your belt you do see the results on your stomach,toning of upper body and weight loss. We both give it a 4 stars just because such a poor design and quality of the belts that come with the videos. Otherwise this walking program is good. If the 3 mile gets to easy in this set, It is worth purchasing her walkaway the pounds 4 mile video.

As a stay at home parent who has limited time for exercise, these tapes are simply awesome! I just had another baby and wanted to get back into shape slowly. These tapes are perfect. Very easy to follow along and you do feel it working immediately. Finally an exercise series I look forward to doing. Now, about the bands. I'm surprised no one else mentioned this yet. Mine are still in tact but the past reviews here mention the bands breaking. I chuckled since I noticed just the other day that one of the exercisers in the video broke her band! Its on the 2 mile tape, look for the blonde woman in the back row on the right. You see her exercising and then all of a sudden you see her look surprised and then glance down at her hand. She's only holding one unattached handle :) She shrugs as if she doesn't know what to do. Then when they pan back over she is not wearing the belt and shortly later you see her with a whole new belt in tact. Guess they couldn't edit that out but it was amusing to confirm that yes, these bands do break. I use my hand weights which also give a wonderful workout. I highly recommend this video set to anyone who wants to get or stay in shape.