Leslie Sansone: Walk Away the Pounds - 5-Day Fit Walk

The program is as described: great for seniors.

great

Love this sweaty workout! I am losing lots of weight doing these videos!

I am a huge fan of Leslie Sanson's original 1, 2, and 3 mile Walk Away the Pounds program (from 2001). I still use the same program today (although I have since purchased the DVD's, and discarded my VHS's). I have this DVD because it includes the 1 and 2 mile walk, as well as the 30 minute walk (a variation of a 2 mi walk), the walk & kick (Leslie's version of kick boxing), and the 1 mile fast walk. In addition to this DVD, I bought the Walk Away the Pounds Super Fat Burning 3 Miles (from 2001). Since 2001, Leslie has bombarded the market with other programs and variations - but I stick to the tried and true original program. Each one of the workouts on this DVD are about 30 minutes long, and I do one each day, 6 days per week. They keep me feeling energized and strong. You don't need to be a gym rat or a true fitness buff to be able to stick to these workouts. I rely on them to help me feel strong and maintain a reasonable body weight.

First time purchasing a Leslie Sansone 'collection' and was pleased to discover none were duplicates to the handful of old VHS tapes I have. (I've since purchased 'For Your Week' and 'Ultimate Collection' and, as a result, am now getting dupes.) Given how many workouts Leslie has done not sure why they couldn't offer a unique set of routines on each of the compilation DVDs.'5-Day' is a decent mix of 1- and 2-mile workouts (varying production quality...some better than others). My fave is 'Walk & Kick.' Fun, challenging and affords a nice change from the four basic moves. 'Get Up and Get Started' (also on 'Ultimate Collection') and 'With High Calorie Burn' give me the 1- and 2-mile complements to the 3-mile I already owned from this series. Both are very good and I enjoy the cast (go, Randy!). '30-Minute Walk' (also on 'For Your Week') is decent workout but one member of the group never smiles and looks less than thrilled to be participating. (I prefer happy, peppy participants.) The 'Power Mile' is great for quick calorie burn. Whereas I didn't have much interest in Leslie's early 1-mile routines, I've come to enjoy and appreciate her more recent ones. At present, I do 3 miles every day...usually with a mix of 1 and 2 miles... so this DVD offers good options along with my other collections.BTW, the music of these older workouts....upon which I rely to keep me moving and in sync with the workout...is weak at times. The sound quality from one workout to another lacks consistency, as well.

This video by Leslie is absolutely excellent for those beginning an exercise regimen! The One-Mile walk alone is a perfect set to do when you find you just don't have time each day to commit an hour or two at a gym. It takes all of two minutes! And guess what? If you don't have those fancy hand weights that Leslie uses - you can substitute canned soup to start with, and build up to using peanut butter jars (creative!).You will break a sweat during the one-mile - not pouring down the back/socks dripping wet type - but a good forehead sweat! Perfect!As you get accustomed to the one-mile then finish the whole video each set. Take your time, gradually adding segments!I love how she shows you how to do the less-impact exercises while walking. For instance, if you can't stretch your arms all the way out like you are flying, no worries, she will (along with her 'helper') show you how to do smaller, yet just as impacting exercises!DEFINITELY recommend this to most everyone!

I bought this dvd for my mom so that she could start exercising at home. It was recommended to me by a close friend who said that it helped her get back into shape. My mom is only starting an exercise regimen and needed something she could easily follow that was not too strenous. She found the first session was just right; not too grueling exercise, with helpful explanations from Leslie and pacing she can keep up with. There are different options/sessions and so far she has only done the first session and has enjoyed it quite a lot. It's perfect for someone who has to start an exercise regimen after being away from exercising for a long time. I recommend it for both young and older people since both my friend (who is in 20's) and my mom (who is in her 60's) have found it to be helpful and a good starting point. The price is great (less than $9 including shipping).

I would not purchase any DVDs that say non-returnable I purchased this brand new everything works, but section number four, but I can’t exchange it. I lost the money for it and I can’t even do a workout session. It’s a workout DVD and it skips and stops in the middle of everything.