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Leslie Sansone: Walk at Home - 5 Day Slim Down - A Mile Each Morning

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This is one of Leslie's most basic and versatile workouts yet. For those accustomed to Leslie's DVDs, you should know that this one features Leslie solo in every segment. I rather like seeing Linda and JoAnn and Carol in the other workouts, but Leslie's jokes and chatter really grow old when you've done the same workout umpteen times. This workout is straightforward. Leslie talks all the way through, giving her usual good cues, but there are no jokes and little to no giggling. A welcome relief if you plan to do it often.

Unlike the earlier 5-mile workout, there are no walking aids such as hand weights or stretchy band. The first mile is Leslie's basic walking steps. The second mile focuses on the upper body and arms. The third mile focuses on legs (with some squats). The fourth mile focuses on the abs and waistline. And the fifth mile is a "fast mile" but with only one brief section of "boosted walking," which is optional.

This is also versatile enough both for beginners and advanced walkers and for short or long workouts. Like Leslie's earlier 5-mile workout, each individual mile can be done separately, or they can be done in combinations of 2, 3, 4, or 5 miles. And unlike the earlier 5-mile workout, this one has separate warm up and cool down segments. If you do 1 mile a day (each one is 12-14 minutes) plus the 5-minute warm up and 9-minute cool down and stretch segment, you have 5 different workouts of less than 30 minutes each, one for each day of the week. If you do the warm up, all 5 miles, and the cool down, it takes an hour and 22 minutes.

I usually prefer to walk outside than to walk in front of the TV, but when I'm pressed for time (as is usual during the work week) or the weather's bad, there's just no better or faster low-impact workout than Leslie Sansone's. Fortunately, I have a fairly large library of her workouts, which provides variety. I've been doing them 3-4 times per week for several years now.

This is a very welcome addition to my workout library. It would also be a good place to start if you've never tried one of Leslie's workouts before.

I've lost 36 pounds with Leslie's dvds and jump at the chance to try anything new that she does. I did all 5 miles of this workout and was very impressed! When done all together, it's her most challenging and versatile workout yet. The first mile is a classic walk; the second focuses on arms; the third, legs, with squats and lunges along with the walking; the fourth, abs, with lots of standing ab work; and the last, a speed walking mile. There is a warm up and a cool down with a nice amount of stretching at the end. There are some new variations to the basic walking steps in this dvd that keep it fresh and fun, and the music is also updated. It's a great dvd for beginners who can do a mile at a time, or for Leslie veterans who can do the entire dvd for a challenge.

This is the first Leslie Sansone DVD that I've tried, and I love it. Each mile is slightly different, targeting different muscle groups. The first 4 are 14-minute miles and the fifth is a 12-minute mile.
Like other posters have said, this one features Leslie alone.
Since getting this one I'm hooked and I've borrowed several of her other DVDs to try. I like some of the ones with friends, but over the long- haul, could see how they'd get on my nerves more.
I like the pace of this one - not too slow but not too fast for a beginner.
Also, I like the setting for this DVD better than most. Several of her DVDs are against a black curtain and they feel too dark. This one has a great open studio with windows and the outdoors in the background.
The moves are easy to follow, the music is great, the studio is really cheerful and the cueing is excellent - easy to follow.

I now have 11 of Leslie Sansone's videos and I love every one of them. She often states that her workouts are not for sissies and that is very true but REALLY anyone can do them. You just set your own pace.I started working out with Leslie's videos on April 1st, 2008. I weighed 240 lbs. It is now February 24th, 2009 and I am happy...no thrilled to tell you that I have walked away 83 lbs!!! I went from 2X to size 12. My goal is to lose 100 lbs and I know I will get there. When I started out I could barely get to the end of the 3 mile video. I'm up to 5 miles now and I love it! I'm hooked! What a great thing to be addicted to...excerize!!! Now here's the best part....I'm 62..I'll be 63 in just a few days and the young girls who work out with me can't keep up!!! Please do yourself a huge favor and get started walking away the pounds today. Or just do it to be healthier. Either way, you come out a winner!!!

I would describe myself as a little picky about the tone, style and personality of the workout dvd's I use. I like it to be kind of serious but fun. I like variety on the dvd, being able to use the same dvd for light days and harder days. Leslie makes it all so easy and this one is her best. I realized that I like having just her without the 'gang', she is very personable. Also, there is a clear difference in the miles on this dvd. The brisk walk is tougher and just a lot of fun! I couldn't believe how much fun it was. The side steps going up and back were cool and it made you feel like you were dancing. The music matched it well.
I like the music A LOT on this dvd. I workout at 6am, but when I use this on the weekends, I jack up the music. But I do like dance music and this music is very dance-y.
Leslie Sansone's dvd's are always the series I turn to when I need to get back in shape. I can always count on them to get me going and back on track. And they help me fast.

I own 10 of leslies DVDs and this one if my absolute favorite! I love having the choice to do just one mile, i have a one mile DVD from her that i really like. This DVD however gives you 5 different 1 miles. I needed some variety and this DVD delivers it.

(PRO'S)
Its One DVD with all 5 miles, each mile is ment to target different muscles. You can choose whatever mile you want! choose how many miles you want to do (maybe you want to just do 2 miles) or you can do the entire workout. Their is a warm up and a cool down/stretch included as well. You dont have to do these, although i do not recommend doing any kind of exercise without a warm up/cool down. However you might want to do your own version. Okay getting back to the review...... This is great for people new to Leslies walking workouts because you have the choice to do just one mile and can slowly increase. And perfect for you advanced walkers!

Warm Up Walk - 5 mins

Day 1: The Classic Walk - 1 mile, 14 mins

Day 2: Sculpt Your Arms - 1 mile, 14 mins

Day 3: Slim your Legs (my favorite) 1 mile, 14 mins

Day 4: Trim Your Tummy - 1 mile, 14 mins

Day 5: Speed Walk - 1 mile, 12 mins

Cool Down Walk & Stretch - 9 mins

personal note: I really started seeing results after i started doing/including the "Slim Your Legs" mile in my routine. I wasnt getting through her other 5 fast miles DVD, i needed to do strength training on my legs but really had no idea what or how to do it. Leslie guides you through it perfectly and Now that my legs are stronger doing the whole DVD is no longer a difficult task for me. I think this is the most important mile because you cant get a good workout if your legs are getting tired to quickly.

My Routine: Im not a newbie but im not a pro either. I love her workouts but this is really the only one that targets specific muscle groups. I started off with the warm up and then did the classic walk just to get my cardio in, then i did the slim your legs mile. I did this 3 times a week at first and after 2 weeks i had amazing results! i lost a couple inches in my hips, thighs and butt WHOO HOO! lol lol now i workout 5 times a week, and one is the whole 5 miles. Im really starting to loose weight. Im so thrilled and happy i felt i had to share this anyone considering buying this. You really cant go wrong with this DVD.

Leslie is so good. I, like most exercisers, like to go for regular outdoor walks, but when the weather is bad or too hot, then this is the next best thing and I truly believe that you can burn as many calories as outdoor walking if you give this your all.
The workout is made up of five walking cycles all of which are around 30 minutes each (or just a little under). The first workout is the easiest; it's the basic march, kick, step touch and knee lift routine that you may have come to be familiar with already. The next three, incorporate body toning (arms, abs and lower body) which make it a little more challenging and then finally comes the hardest of them which is the speed walking routine and it honestly is intense and more challenging than you'd think. You can feel the burn in most of the routines, but this is the toughest and you'll feel it for a day or two later. I certainly sweat up a storm in this last segment.
For me, I feel that I work harder doing this dvd workout than when I go walking outdoors on my own because she is using motivating music that has fast beats that keep your feet moving fast. I really love doing this and highly, highly recommend it.

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the new 5 Day Slim Down DVD! Leslie does moves I haven't seen her do in any of her other videos - I love it! Each mile provides an excellent workout! I also like that she does the workout alone. I hope Leslie makes more DVDs like this one. I also think it's great that I can customize my workout!

I do a lot of Leslie's workouts, and lately they've gotten a bit monotonous, especially with the repetitive music choices and the excessive chatter. This features Leslie solo, with each mile featuring a different focus, a traditional mile, a fast mile, focus on abs, focus on legs, focus on upper body/arms. I did all but the "legs" mile when I first got it, thinking that legs were my least concern. Then I did the whole thing. The squats and lunges in the "legs mile" as well as some new combinations, were an awesome challenge/opportunity and got my heart rate speeding more than it had in a long time.

Some of the music is new, some of it is from WATP for Abs and earlier but sounds better. Thankfully, we are spared another round of "New Attitude" and "Everybody." Hallelujah indeed! Leslie's patter is pleasant and useful.

Really glad to see this workout and hope (I think?!?) that she incorporates some of the new leg moves in future workouts.

I have been doing Leslie's dvds now for almost a year. Have lost 112 pounds and went from a size 26, to a size 4. Leslie made the difference like nothing else could. This dvd will keep you in great shape- and its so easy and fast to do. Love the 14 minute miles! This dvd is definately for people who are used to exercising; beginners- buy it- do 1/2 a mile at a time; will give you incentive and goals for yourself. If you are already a Leslie fan, this dvd is a must have! This is one of her best. It is comprised of 5 seperate miles, and you can pick the mile or miles you want to do. Warm up and cool down segments are also seperate- so you can do whatever you want in whatever order you choose. Stick with Leslie and a sensible eating plan- watch your body transform!