Leslie Sansone: Walk Away the Pounds Ultimate Collection

Living in steamy South Florida one can understand seeking an indoor workout solution in the summer. I found Leslie Sansone's "Walk Away the Pounds Ultimate Collection" DVD to be an excellent tool to get in shape and lose weight. This truly is an Ultimate Collection. Besides filling the bill of being "an indoor workout solution" this DVD is a deal at $9.99. I avoid the monthly gym membership fee by being creative in my fitness routine. However, I have wasted money in the past purchasing DVDs even after reading great reviews. Sadly, those exercise faux pas collect dust or end up in the Goodwill donation bag. I think we can all relate to this disappointment. This collection gives you 4 choices: 1 Mile Get Up & Get Started, 2 Mile Brisk Walk, 3 Mile Advanced Walk, 4 Mile Super Challenge. I walked all four episodes and my favorite is the 3 mile walk. This is my fav because Leslie uses the purple resistance band (comes with your DVD). I like the variety of walking (side to side, shimmying forward, leg lifts, leg kicks, and arm raises). If I feel particularly challenged after walking 3 miles while still walking I fast forward to the 4 mile walk (skipping the warmup) and then just keep going til I decide to stop. All exercise DVDs I have used have had one thing in common. Maybe you can relate. The person leading the workout starts to irritate me about the 3rd or 4th time I watch the DVD. Maybe you can relate to this? Sometimes the reason simply is too much of the person and not enough focus on the actual exercise. Basically, the big personality steals the show. Leslie has the opposite effect on me, personally. She is an encourament in that she allows me to feel that I am just not viewing the DVD, but I am a part of her group getting in shape, enjoying the camaraderie of the girls (oh sorry there is one guy in the group). I wear an Ipod shuffle now cause how many times can you listen to her repeat what she says? When I do decide to listen in I smile because she is so uplifting, and humble in that she is coming alongside her walkers and relating to them. She shares that she agrees we all may eat too much but it isn't the food that is causing us to gain weight (then she adds - well - maybe it is) but then goes on to inject us with some reminders to hydrate and turn on the DVD whenever we want to feel better about ourselves. And I love this! She reminds us that the walking does work and not to give up. And none of this talk is patronizing or infomercial-oriented. She is the girl next-door - someone that would teach a women's bible study in her home and meet you for tea just because you needed a friend in your hour of need. Call me crazy but the only flaw in this DVD is that I may just wear it out from playing it too much! Save your money and skip each individual DVD workout she has out there up until the Ultimate Collection. Toss that membership discount and free trial ad that arrives in your mailbox every month. We all know that costs more than we need to spend these days. This exercise method works and is enjoyable to watch. Go grab your sneakers, turn down the air, work up a sweat and.....Walk Away the Pounds! You knew I had to give this product one last plug. I know Leslie would thank me for my kind review. I can hear her girlie girl giggle - the same one I hear everyday for 3 miles ...but whose counting....just counting the pounds that walk away each day. Are you a manufacturer of a product or currently market a service and would like Christina to review it? If so, please email [...] or [email protected] with product name, description and msrp and any other information relative to said product. Christina will contact you within two weeks from receipt of contact if product will be reviewed. Please note not all products will be considered reviewable. Please do not send products without prior consent from Christina. Note: Products sent for review will not be returned. Product submission authorizes consent for said product to remain in sole possession of recipient. No monies shall be exchanged for product submission nor permissions granted for review of reviews prior to submission. Reviews shall remain effective and in force at discretion of blog administrator and/or all authors related to christinawillreviewit.blogspot.com. [...]

I've purchased many workout videos in the past and this may be my favorite and the one I am most likely to do regularly. I started with the one mile walk, and as an overweight but active individual in her late 20's, I was working up to a sweat by the end of it. I've now moved on to the two mile walk and feel like I've gotten a really good cardio workout in by the end of it. I haven't done the three mile or the four mile yet, but I will this weekend! What I like: * The simplicity of the moves - I'd never purchased a indoor walking video before - but with four simple moves (Step, kick, knee lift, and side step you don't need to be coordinated or have good balance to complete a good workout. (Though I do consider it to have 5 moves really including the kickback.) * The variety of her workout partners - she has REAL people in the class with her of varying ages, body types, fitness levels, and always has one man so it's not only ladies. * Good modifications for various levels of fitness - Along with the "real" workout partners, there are good examples of different modifiers to make the workouts harder or easier. On a day when I'm feeling a little slow or tired - I'll pick out one of the more moderate walkers, and try to use her as my 'walking buddy'. But - for the days that I feel like pushing myself - there is always someone who is REALLY going for it and putting their all into it. I love being able to pick one person to watch and set myself with depending on the day. * Leslie's pace & modifiers - I like that Leslie herself is often the one to set the moderate pace. She's never the one lifting her knees the highest, and this makes it easier to learn the DVD, to keep up, and to stay motivated that you can do it. * The timing of the mileage cue's - So far I've only done the 1 & 2 mile, but I like the pacing of the cues. For the one mile you get a note and a bar at the bottom of the screen for every 1/4 mile. For the 2 mile you get one ever 1/2 mile. It helps keep me motivated to push just a little harder. * The cues for the exercises - almost all the time Leslie is very good about letting you know what move is coming up, and how many more moves until you get to it. * The pace of the music - the music is really good about helping you speed up and slow down without really realizing it. Cons: * Music warm up on the 2 mile walk - It's got a hip hop vibe and repeats 'power power walk power power walk' - at first I really liked it and was energized, but by the end of the 5 minute warm up I was annoyed with it. Eventually it transitions to the music for the walk which didn't annoy me at all. Small annoyance. * The product pushing - Also a small annoyance - but she heavily pushes her weights and her stretchy band - but you can easily use canned goods for the weights. I get from a marketing perspective why she'd talk so much about her branded products, but it still annoys me. Overall, I highlight recommend this video if you need a flexible indoor workout for some cardio.

This dvd is my "go-to" exercise dvd of choice as it contains walks for both the novice to the veteran. This dvd is so good and helpful that you can use it either in your home or on travel as it houses all levels of walking (from the one mile to the four mile) on one dvd. The dvd ultimate collection is also a wise purchase economically as it is uber-friendly priced and, once again, it has all levels of walking right there on one dvd. There is no need to be switching out dvds and this cuts down on time, energy and the risk of getting the dvd scratched. Also, the music is upbeat and Leslie verbally guides you gently and easily through each mile walk. Each walk is very easy to follow. There are no complicated moves or tricks. In fact, the ease of use is reinforced by the exercisers who back up Leslie on this dvd as they represent all levels and walks of life from the young adults to the most mature. This dvd is definitely a prize and should be added to any exercise dvd collection. I promise that you will never tire of it and, instead, you'll find yourself reaching for this dvd over and over again as I do. And, despite the fact that Leslie is an exercise instructor veteran and has produced many other exercise tapes in her lifetime, somehow she ALWAYS makes each dvd unique. So, if you have the other Leslie Sansone walk-at-home dvds there is no worry about exactly repeating past routines. Leslie is a guru and never disappoints her fans. Get up now and walk away the pounds with Leslie, the only thing you have to lose are the pounds- you'll definitely not regret your purchase. Go Leslie!!

4 complete workouts in one small package. Some of the workouts include use of an exercise band, which is included. If you are just getting back into exercising and you are looking for only one workout video--look no further--this is it! The DVD includes walking-based workouts of 1 mile, 2 miles, 3 miles and 4 miles. When I began exercising after several years of inactivity, the 1 mile workout was all I could manage. After a couple weeks, I felt ready to move onto something a little more challenging--viola, the 2 mile, 30 minute, workout had me huffing, puffing and sweating! The 2 mile workout was my go-to workout for the next few months. But, unbelievably, I came to a point where I was stronger and ready to bump up my activity. The 3 mile workout takes approximately 45 minutes. At first it was a struggle. I was dripping with sweat by the end, but it felt good! So good that I eventually felt like I could take a plunge into that 4 mile, 1 hour workout. Now I can take my pick, doing whichever routine fits into my schedule. I think this routine is wonderful for any age level. As a senior citizen, I found the low impact walking steps, which include walking in place, kicks, side steps, and knee raises to be just right. The arms also are put into motion with some easy exercises like arm raises, pull downs and, in two of the workouts, the use of a stretchy band, which is included in the package. Each workout starts slowly, gradually increases the pace and then slows again. The workouts are also followed by some brief stretching activities. I found that as my strength increased, my balance improved. At the beginning, I had to balance with a hand against the wall or a chair when doing the stretching, but not anymore. Leslie Sansone leads the workouts with a group of her walkers following her lead. I now have several of Leslie's videos, but the Ultimate Collection is definitely my favorite.

I think this is an excellent walking DVD for beginner to intermediate exercisers, or those with injuries or other issues that might lead to the desire for a light, low impact workout. The production is good, cueing excellent, and there's a huge variety of what I call the "backup dancers" - from young to old, thin to not thin. I've never tried a Leslie Sansone video before, and I found her to be a perfectly fine and motivating instructor. That being said, I had to give this one away, because it was just too slow for me. The DVD consists of 4 workouts, beginning with the 18-minute "Get Up And Get Started" all the way up to the 60-minute "Super Challenge." (in between are the 30-minute "Brisk Walk" and the 51-minute "Advanced Walk."). A resistance band is included with the DVD, and is incorporated in some of the workouts. And I'm not saying the "Advanced Walk" was easy, I mean, 60 minutes of anything can get a little tough. But I felt like a could have got more done in a shorter amount of time had I been doing something else. As I said, it just felt slow. And I'm still giving it 4 stars because this is exactly what some people need - for its purpose, it's great. Just not for me.

We usually got DVDs from the library and they were for a single length - 1 mile, 2 mile, etc.. Having 4 programs on 1 DVD allow you to easily choose what you want to do without digging through a pile of DVDs. The programs are upbeat, the music is ok, I don't really like Leslie Sansone as in, "OMG I love her and she is my best friend and she is doing wonders for me!", but I know I need to exercise and this is much better than just using a treadmill. Even if you are doing this half-a$$ed, you find yourself getting a decent workout. Make sure you dress for it though - wear sneakers and socks, wear lose clothes, not jeans - otherwise it'll be just bleh. Because the programs are short, you can really get a mile in twice a day easy - the time goes by fast! Do the 1 Mile twice a day if you are just starting out or just want to keep active. You have to do the whole program for the longer ones and you really don't want to stop in the middle of those since they have stages. 1 Mile Get Up & Get Started - 18 Minutes 2 Mile Brisk Walk - 30 Minutes 3 Mile Advanced Walk - 51 Minutes 4 Mile Super Challenge - 60 Minutes The included stretchy band was great - surprised it fit in the DVD case! If you don't have weights or lose the band, the walking program still works. For the price it's definitely worth it, but I know I will buy 1 or 2 more of the other DVDs in the series with multiple programs just for variety.

I was really glad to discover the Walk at Home DVDs. This was my second purchase of approximately 8, and I feel it is one of her best for beginners. While it's true that Leslie is extremely loquacious, she's not as verbose on this disk as on some others I've purchased. And the filming, sound and entire feel is more professional than in other DVDs. Leslie explains and cues well in this DVD. The viewer has have an option to do 1, 2 3 or 4 miles. For the 1 mile walk, hand weights (not included) are optional. The 1 mile walk is a great beginner workout. In the 2 mile walk, the "Stretchie" is utilized. The Stretchie is included, and it's a wonderful tool. Mile 3 utilizes The Stretchie and provides a great workout. As I'm not yet able to do all 4 miles at once, I do the first two miles and then do my own cool down. It's very easy to modify these workouts to meet one's personal needs, and Leslie welcomes viewers to do so. "It's your walk", Leslie tells us frequently - and she means it. You can put a lot into her workouts, or just do a low-level walk. I often change the steps. Just keep up with the beat and you *will* get an aerobic workout. All the miles are fabulous workouts for those just starting out with the program. They're also great for intermediate walkers who may not feel up to doing any of the more advanced workouts or boosted walking (offered in other DVDs). The music is rather bland but the volume is appropriate. That said, it would be nice if the viewer were offered the option of having music without Leslie's narration (as is the case on other DVDs). All in all, it's a great workout, remarkably effective.

I purchased this DVD and it sat on my dresser for a few months before I worked up the courage to try the 4-mile workout. I tried it last weekend and wished I had done it earlier. I had a blast! The music is different from previous DVD's and several of the group were from the Walk-Away-the Abs work out. This DVD had people from ages 20's to 70's. Leslie chats a lot but I love that about her because it keeps me motivated and she encourages you through the work out. I have purchased over the years around a dozen of Leslie's DVDs/VHS and have been using them for the past ten years with great results in my health, stamina and emotional well being. That's right, not only do you lose weight and improve your muscle strength and health but this is also great for stress management/reduction. The moves are simple but effective and fun. This DVD includes 4 complete workouts and a stretchie band which makes this DVD an exceptional bargin. I prefer the group exercise videos because it feels like I am in an exercise class but with the convenience and privicy of my home. During the cool down phase after the 4-mile walk Leslie talks about the importance of regular exercise, proper nutrition and sleep in maintaining good health. This I already knew but it's nice to be reminded. Love this DVD! It was worth every penny.

à répondu à mes attentes. Les résultats sont visibles en tenant compte d'une alimentation équilibrée. Simple à pratiquer. Je le recommande vivement.

Love these videos and it's great to have them all on one DVD. The stretchy band is a plus as well. I rarely do the 1 mile walk but it's nice to have the option there. 2 mile is a nice not-to-hard workout that's perfect for someone just starting to work out or coming back after an extended break. 3 and 4 miles are harder than they seem and I love the level of intensity - you get a good sweat but they aren't completely exhausting. In my opinion, the 3 mile walk is actually a bit harder than the 4 mile as it offers more intensity while the 4 mile seems to focus on more speed and cardio. Either way, I love these and use them regularly.

Ich bin schon lange ein begeistertet "Mile-Walker", aber diese DVD hats trotzdem in sich. Das Tempo ist sehr "brisk", die Musik motivierend und die Gruppe sehr sympatisch. Ich hab ein paarmal recht vor mich hinjammern müssen, aber aufzuhören kam nicht in Frage. Leslie motiviert und mein Ehrgeiz hat den Rest zum Durchhalten beigetragen. 1a Programme!!! Kann ich weiterempfehlen

I own a few of Leslie Sansone's walk DVDs and this one is my favourite. There are four different walks to choose from, so anybody can do it even if short of time or not used to exercising. If you haven't exercised for a while I recommend starting with the 1 mile walk and see how you feel, then change to the 2 mile walk when you feel more confident and so on. I have done very little exercising in the last few years and decide to start with the 2 mile walk, which was enough to make me break into a sweat. After a couple of workouts I felt I could do the 3 mile and eventually I managed to do the 4 mile walk, which was challenging but possible once you gradually get used to the pace. The DVD comes with a stretchie band for upper body exercises, which are incorporated into the walks. Each walk is an individual workout and the steps and upper body exercises vary as you progress, they get a bit more challenging and faster. Every walk starts with a warm up and ends with a cool down and stretch, which is the healthy way to exercise and makes you feel relaxed throughout the day. I alternate the walks depending on how I feel on the day and how much time I have available. I have been doing the walks for about three months and I try to do them at least three times a week, sometimes four or five. My whole body feels leaner and tighter, I can definitely see the results in my legs and waist. Leslie Sansone is great at motivating and I enjoy the fact that there is a group of walkers with her. I feel like I'm part of the group and exercising on my own at home is less dull. I do the walks in my living room with a limited amount of space. Saves me a fortune on a gym membership that I hardly used. Compared to other fitness DVDs, Leslie Sansone's walks are extremely easy to follow. I tried some fitness DVDs that had so many steps to learn it was impossible to keep up (some of The Firm workouts for example), I was just left feeling exhausted and frustrated at the end. When I finish the walks in this DVD I actually feel I accomplished something and feel healthy and energetic for the rest of the day. I never thought I would actually enjoy exercising.

Questo DVD è arrivato in formato NTSC (per USA e zona 1) e quindi non riproducibile su molti lettori DVD in Europa. Questo non è precisato nella descrizione del prodotto!