32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
You've Got To Move!, June 8, 2003
This review is from: Leslie Sansone's Power Walking System (DVD)
If you are a veteran of Leslie's Walk Away Workouts, this DVD will be a good challenge for you. The DVD consists of three parts:
- Power Walk - 3 Miles
- Power Firm
- Ask Leslie
The Power Walk segment runs for 45 minutes. The moves in this segment are all moves that will be familiar to veterans - side steps, knee lifts, kick backs, kicks, and of course - walking. Leslie adds a little variety by using double side steps, double knee lifts, and side lunges. The workout is intensified by using hand weights. Leslie and the walkers use 1 or 2 pound hand weights (you can substitute dumbbells or the Walk Away Weights here). Upper body moves are used continually throughout the workout. Leslie has you doing multiple sets of the French Press (for triceps), bicep curls, and lateral raises. It is an intense 3 miles, that will get your heart rate up. However, the music is great only if you are a fan of synthetic 80's music. For example, she uses an 80's inspired version of the William Tell Overture.
The Power Firm segment is a short segment that works the lower body exclusively. This strength training segment targets the outer and inner thigh, back and front of your legs, and your "rear view." If you are new to strength training in the lower body, you're sure to be sore the next day.
The Ask Leslie bonus section is cute, but predictible. The section consists of questions. When you select a question with your DVD player, Leslie gives a short answer. One of the questions, for example, was "What is the best diet?" Leslie answers, "why the Walk Diet of course!".
All in all, this is a well-rounded workout for Advanced level walkers. Combining upper body, lower body, and cardio walking makes for a thorough, all-over workout. If you can ignore the dated aspects of the music, you will get a good workout here.
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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for the uncoordinated beginner especially, February 28, 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: Leslie Sansone's Power Walking System (DVD)
I would have given this workout 5 starts, but the music was cheesy and Leslie's voice is sometimes annoying. I have never been able to get my heart rate up enough while walking for it to be considered aerobic, but I was able to with Leslie's workout (I know because I was wearing a heart monitor). All the movements are simple and effective. You don't have to think all that much, which is really good for those days when you really don't feel like working out and don't want to have to concentrate. I used regular 2lb dumbbells and they worked out just fine (Leslie and her girls use weights that they wear on their hands). I think this would be a great workout for pregnant women. Overall, I'm very impressed with this exercise DVD and its price:-)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
LOTS OF GLITCHES!, July 10, 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: Leslie Sansone's Power Walking System (DVD)
THIS DVD (BY UNICORN STUDIO/LEISURE ENTERTAINMENT) HAS A LOT OF GLITCHES WITHIN THE ENTIRE WORKOUT AND IT IS RATHER ANNOYING. I HOPE GOODTIMES STUDIO RELEASES THIS DVD IN THE FUTURE.
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