Walk On: 6 Mile Mix DVD with Jessica Smith - Workout Videos For Women, Low Impact, Cardio and Sculpting Exercise for Total Body Toning

Okay, so I think I have made this statement with every review of Jessica’s workouts, but this one is truly one of my favorites because it is so versatile.This gem of a workout has 6 1 mile workouts, each clocking in at about 15 minutes each. It’s all there, cardio, intervals, toning and stretching.As usual, the set is filmed in sunny Florida. Jessica, Beth and her Mom, Debbie, are all dressed in bright tops. Beth is doing the advanced moves; Debbie is doing easier/low impact moves and Jessica is doing something in between.I just love doing this workout during my rest week, or if I’m recovering from an injury or illness. It’s a nice way to get the blood moving without killing myself.You can customize this workout as well. For the toning sections, you will need an exercise band.The sections:WARM UPYou will warm up from head to toe. My favorite moves here include shoulder rolls and ankle circles.MILE 1 – STEADY BURNThis section is filled with traditional moves, done at a steady pace. Some of my favorites here include: jogging arms punch up, traveling wide knee lift and zig zag.MILE 2 – UPPER BODYSome of my favorite moves include: side to side step with chest press, bow and arrow step back, bicep curls with curtsy and figure 8 arms with march.MILE 3 – LOWER BODYThere are 10 minutes of standing and 5 minutes of floor work.Some of my favorite moves include: side leg lift, pulsing one leg squat, alternating glute lift, clam shell with tubing and bridge with band across pelvis.MILE 4 – CARDIO INTERVALSI love interval work! The interval moves include: windmill, figure 8 scoop and double knee squat chop.In between each interval you will do some active recovery like alternating knee lift with circle arms.MILE 5 – TOTAL BODYSome of my favorite moves include: chop with band, alternating front step with chest fly and heel dig with bow and arrow.MILE 6 – SPEED WALKSome of my favorite moves include: side to side step clap, wide skater tap and cheerleader arms.There is also a nice cool down and stretch. Although, I must admit, I rarely do these.If you are looking for a fun and versatile DVD that has it all, this one is for you!

I purchased this video several months ago but just completed the first 3 miles of it today. (I was in the process of doing various other Jessica Smith workouts such as Walk The Weight Off in 30 Days and Transformation: both of which are fantastic workout programs!). Jessica does a nice job with a short warm-up (5 minutes) to prep you for the miles to come. In the first mile (15 minutes), you really burn the calories and rev your metabolism through a steady state brisk walk. I broke a sweat with this one and loved the moves! Hardly any repetition at all so it goes by quickly. The second mile (15 minutes) focuses on upper body using a resistance band but there are some lower body moves that Beth does so you can get a bit of toning action for your glutes and legs. The third mile (15 minutes) focuses on lower body - the moves are challenging in a good way. I could really feel the burn in my lower body and it was great! I haven't completed the last three miles yet, but I did preview them and they look really fun - I love cardio walks. I highly recommend Jessica Smith and her workouts. This is definitely one of my favorites. I have many, many exercise DVD's and I do like to vary them... BUT... I never look forward to doing any of them as much as I do Jessica Smith's walking workouts. Is this because they are easy? I admit they are "easier" in terms of impact on your knees and joints but honestly, I am sweating and working just as much as with my other workouts. If you're not convinced try doing Jessica's Cardio HIIT Party (Walk On: Walk The Weight Off 30 Day Program) - it's like doing an hour of cardio in 30 minutes and WOW do you burn those calories while having a lot of fun!! So, it really doesn't matter how you burn your calories just as long as you're burning them so do something that you enjoy so that you will stick with it - right?? Anyway, I highly recommend this workout - you won't be disappointed and you'll be excited to walk again after you're finished!