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Leslie Sansone - Walk Away the Pounds 3 Pack (includes weight set) [VHS]

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I have Leslie's Walk Away The Pounds deluxe set, which comes with the 1 mile walk tape, the 2 mile, the 3 mile, and the weighted balls. I started only 3 weeks ago, and I have been doing the 2 mile video every day, and the 3 mile when I feel more energetic.

This really works! I have lost weight and inches already! These workouts are easy, but they WORK! I have cut back on junk food, so I am not doing a major life changing diet, yet its still working. I am a clutz and get very tired easy, I have no coordination, but I can do these! :)

There is no jumping around and you need very little room, which is a plus. I find Leslie very easy to follow and I don't feel lost with whats going on like with Richard Simmons tapes.

Leslie is the "Queen of In-Home Walking." This is different than walking on a treadmill, but seems equally effective. You can also walk any day of the year, rain or shine, day or night. There are no limits.

Leslie travels all over the world promoting fitness and holds six certificates from the American College of Sports Medicine. She also owns Club Fitness and makes appearances on the QVC Home Shopping Channel.

After trying a few of Leslie Sansone's workouts, this has been my favorite workout set. I like the way you can choose between walking 1, 2 or 3 miles. If you start with the 1 mile walk, you know you can do the second and then the third video.

The Three Videos:

Get Up and Get Started - 1 Mile. This video shows you all the basics for a brisk walk. You start slow and work up to a nice pace, then there is a cool-down and stretch.

High Calorie Burn - 2 Miles. You will be so proud of yourself when you make it to the second mile. This workout has a new level of intensity to incinerate those calories. There is a warm-up and cool-down section. This workout helps you create a smaller, tighter waistline, builds strong muscles and bones, intensifies weight loss and works the legs, chest, back and arms. (30 minutes)

Super Fat Burning - 3 Mile. I loved this workout. It took me to new places because after this workout, I really saw some good results in the stomach area. I had to keep looking in the mirror to make sure it was true. This workout firms the upper and lower body, improves coordination and balance and boosts cardio strength. (47 minutes)

Since I'm not the queen of coordination, these workouts are nice and easy although let me tell you, the third video is going to really work you out! If you can stand in one place and move forward, back and put your arms up and down, you can do this! Therefore, this is really for anyone!

I highly recommend this set to anyone starting a new workout program or for anyone who just wants to have a little fun with their workouts. You just become one of the group and Leslie creates a very friendly, accepting environment.

The use of weights really takes these videos to a new level.

At first I thought Leslie was just a little ball of energy and her happiness level was pretty intense. But the more I did the videos the more I realized how good it made me feel to be in the presence of some positive energy, plus it gave me an added boost of "I can do this." The music also just keeps you moving!

If you have a 5 x 7 space anywhere near a TV, these are perfect. You don't need a lot of room like many aerobic videos require.
Once you get used to the two and three mile workouts, you can pass along the one mile to a friend and get them interested in workout out too. I just send the one-mile workout to my aunt.

After using these tapes, I lost two pounds in the last week and my husband thought I lost 10. Thank you Leslie! These workouts really do tighten and tone you all over.

Workouts that add a smiley burst of energy to your day. If you are on your couch, you better be looking out for Leslie Sansone cause she is going to "come over and get you" off that couch! At least that is what she says in the video! ;)

~The Rebecca Review

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 weighted workout balls; they are easy to hold and provide just the perfect amount of weight to work the muscles of your arms and back without burning you out.

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?!

At the risk of sounding like an infomercial ... these tapes really do work! My video collection has been a veritable revolving door of exercise programs -- from step aerobics to kickboxing to boot camp to ballet workouts. And ever since my freshman year in college I have been overweight. But I've been doing these walking videos for about 5 months now, and I am now 15 pounds away from my weight target! Granted, I've also been eating healthier, but that's the point. This program gets you moving, gradually and realistically. I started with the 1-mile walk about 3 times a week. It seemed so short and easy (under 20 minutes), so I moved on to the 2-mile (about a half hour), alternating with the 1-mile, about 4 times a week. Now I'm doing the 3-mile walk 5-6 days a week, and I don't even get winded! My blood pressure has gone waaaay down, and I'm feeling really good about myself. The best part is the momentum. Once you start, you want to do it regularly. And it's easy, no complex combinations to remember, no tricky steps to master. OK, I'll spare you the additional cheesy testimonials -- just try it. (Only drawback: It took me a while to fill up the weights, but I figured them out eventually ...)

I purchased the "Walk Away the Pounds" w/"Weighted Balls" set about 10 months ago at the recommendation of my healthcare provider. It was the best thing I could have done.

I use the tapes at least 4 days a week and so far have lost almost 70 pounds and have gone from a size 24/26 to a size 18. I have more energy and I feel sooo much better; not only physically, but emotionally. I do the 1 mile tapes when I am crunched for time. I usually do the 2 mile. I do 3 mile tape when I've skipped a day. When I'm feeling really energetic, I do the 1 mile and the 3 mile tapes.

The movements in these tapes are well thought out and easy to follow; not like many of the other fitness tapes I own. I like that she tells/shows you what you are going to be doing before she does it; not after she starts the new step.

My kids, ages 8, 9, & 11, also enjoy walking along with Leslie. They have used some of my other tapes such as Gospel Aerobics, Richard Simmon's Sweatin to the Oldies and Groovin in the House. Walk Away the Pounds is their favorite as well.

Leslie's 1, 2 & 3 mile tapes are wonderful. The music is great. Her walking mates are energetic and really seem to be enjoying themselves. They are appropriately dressed as well.

I would recommend this set of inhome walking videos to any and everyone. In fact, I have.

I am 82 years old and have been using these videos since April, with unexpectedly great results. I live in a retirement community where they provide exercises for us, but I wanted something more vigorous that would tone me up and help me lose weight. I appreciate being able to walk without going outside in the heat or cold and I have lost about 10 lbs since April. Better than that, I have lost inches in my waist and abdomen. My friends tell me that I look much thinner, though I haven't lost that many pounds. I think it is the fact that my body is better proportioned (if that is a valid description!). I certainly feel much stronger, my balance is far better, and I have much more energy.
I heartily recommend these tapes to any older person who, with their doctor's approval, is willing to work up a sweat every day and see results.
I started the 1 mile walk in April, soon graduated to the 2 mile, which I did daily for 2 months, and am now going on to the 3 mile. I have the version of the tapes using the Stretchie Band, and notice a great improvement in my upper body strength, though in my case that is still nothing spectacular!
Recently I was on a visit to friends who have no TV, so I recorded the sound from the video on audio tape and continued to do my walk daily. The beat of the music is very helpful, and Leslie is so encouraging and supportive. A really great exercise video, and I have tried more than a few..

I only had a total of 15 pounds to lose and I need 5 more now. I've been doing the videos since last year, I stopped and then started again this January. I love Leslie Sansone, you can never go wrong with any of her videos. I own 6 of her workouts. the weighted balls really do make a difference in the workout. I have seen my arms get more defined. I really enjoy the 2 mile more than the 3 mile. I think it's more fun and challenging. I look forward to doing these workouts. There is no jumping around, who'd have thought that walking would get your heart pumping and the calories buring? Only a small amout of space is needed, and no complicated moves. The people in the viedos are all different shapes and sizes. The music is ok, and Leslie doesn't chat that much. These workouts rock! I highly reccommed them...

I LOVE THIS GAL! I had heard rave reviews about the Walk Away the Pounds program and I decided to give it a try. What amazed me the most the first time I played it, was the abundance of love Leslie had not only for her audience but also for her workout gals as well. I really felt as if she was really concerned about our well being. Leslie puts no pressure on you at all and makes it very clear that if you have difficulty doing something, don't worry about it, do what you can.

I have been doing her workout every day for two weeks now. The two mile in the morning. And the quick one mile in the afternoon. IT IS WORKING!!! :) :) :) My clothes are getting looser, my stomach is starting to go down, my arms are getting smaller and I can start to feel more muscles forming in my legs.! ALL THIS WITHOUT CHANGING MY EATING HABITS! I have yet to work up to the 3 mile walk but when I do I know I will loose the weight even faster. (In case you are wondering how many pounds I have lost I have no idea because my children broke my scale and to be honest with you, that is just fine with me :) But I can feel the difference in my body and that is what really matters.

So if you want a safe effective workout with an instructor who genuinely cares for you I would highly recommend this series. For me Walk about the Pounds is definitely the way to go! ~May God Bless You All Abundantly :)

Without giving you my entire lifes history, I became disabled with Fibromyalgia,Chronic Fatigue, and Myofascial Pain Syndrome. It's very difficult to live with since you have no idea what your pain and fatigue level will be from day to day. Dr.s all over kept telling us on site and in books, you've got to exercise so your muscles don't atrophy. I've been doing the Leslie Sansone workouts now for well over a yr. I won't say I like exercising, but I LOVE HAVING EXERCISED! It's helped my pain tremendously and I've even been able to drop one of my heavy duty pain medications. I think Leslie is the best! My favorite is her 3 miler, but the others are good also. I do it every day, 7 days a week, it's said that anything done for 21 days becomes a habit, part of your daily duties so to speak. I'm so glad I made it through those first 21 days, thanks to Leslie's tape, I'm no longer in pain once I get into the exercise. My FMS and other syndromes have not gone away, but I can definitely tell the difference in the pain levels and fatigue. I'm still limited in many ways, but because of Leslie's tapes I feel like I'm making progress, and am grateful for the pain reduction, IF YOU ONLY KNEW....ask anyone with fibromyalgia. Leslie will be my exercise Guru as long as I can walk.

This is a really great set of videos. I have lost a lot of weight and still losing. I alternate between the 2 mile and 3 mile walk every other day. When I first started I had a significant amount of weight on me and I was able to do the videos. I recommended it highly for people who can not bounce around but want to lose weight. You get a really good fat burning workout!

The music is corny & there are some mistakes in the video, but other than that you will lose weight with these videos and they are not difficult.