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Kathy Smith's Power Walk for Weight Loss |
 Most fun walking workout I've tried |
| I've tried a few walking workouts in the past but they usually don't hold my attention because they're too repetitive and too long. That is totally not the case with this workout. Kathy keeps it interesting, not only with the variety of moves, but the way the background scenery changes...although some reviewers don't like this, it actually holds my attention and makes the time fly for me (I prefer outdoor workouts/scenery instead of studio sets). I also like the fact that Kathy offers higher-impact options -- the walking moves develop into jumping moves so you have that option if you want a higher impact workout. Normally I do high-impact interval training, but I needed an alternating lower-impact workout. I'm glad I got this. - posted by Giovanna on 1/26/2012 |
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| GOOD WORKOUT! |
| I like that it combines a brisk walk with some weight work. I felt like I'd gotten a good workout when I was finished. - posted by Kathy on 10/20/2011 |
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 Fun and Effective |
| This is a fun walking workout. Has a lot of different moves than some of the other walking workouts I have done. It's not just a stroll in the park walk. I love it, specifically on my cardio days. - posted by Elaine on 6/18/2011 |
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| Could Have Been The Best Walking Workout |
| ...if it weren't for the bizarre backgrounds and the out of sync movements. I'm taking it that Kathy actually recorded this at a different time than the background exercisers...and it shows. She is out of sync with them and often none of them are quite on the beat of the music. They are off beat just enough for it to be highly distracting. It really is a shame. The only way I can do this otherwise great workout is to look at the video as little as possible. However, if you can disregard these things and can get a smile out of watching the exercisers in cowboy hats, you really could get a good workout with this video. I will do this on occasion because I love walking with the weights and the varied moves. - posted by Traci on 6/12/2011 |
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| Cheesy, but good walking work out |
| I am not sure what Kathy or her producer were thinking when they filmed this workout. I really enjoy the workout, but the production is really cheesy (superimposed western backgrounds that constantly change, Kathy superimposed in front of videos of her exercisers, etc). The production aside, I think the workout itself is a solid walking workout. - posted by Dana on 6/2/2011 |
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| Pathetic |
| This video is pitiful...who wants to see Kathy Smith in western garb trying to act like a cowboy? Certainly not me...the workout is ok, but I was so distracted by all the cornball backdrops and the antics of her sidekicks that I wasn't concentrating on the workout itself. Oh, brother....Sad, because I really have enjoyed Kathy Smith videos in the past....won't be running to put this in the DVD player anytime soon. - posted by Joanna on 6/2/2011 |
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| Fun! Good Workout |
| On the days when you just don't want a high impact workout, this video does the job. Yes, the background scenery is "weird" as one reviewer said, but the exercises are solid and fun and the variety of moves keeps me interested. - posted by Jackie on 5/11/2011 |
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| Best Walking DVD Ever! |
| This is by far the best walking DVD that I've ever done. I've done most of Leslie Sansone's and this by far beats them hands down. Uses weights, makes you sweat and you can actually feel yourself toning up! LOVE IT! - posted by Brenda on 4/11/2011 |
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| Weird Production, But Effective Workout |
| This video has a sort of cowgirl/trail-hiking motif that tries to be creative, but actually interferes with proper understanding and execution of the moves. There are shots of the fitness crew weirdly superimposed on different backgrounds -- and the result is that Kathy and crew are out of step and out of sync. There is no emphasis on proper form and even Kathy herself encourages the crew to over-exaggerate the movements (which, if you're trying to follow it exactly, could cause you to neglect good form). She also uses a "clock" to explain where you're supposed to step (so 12 o'clock would be stepping straight forward, 3 o'clock stepping directly to the side, etc.) But when they superimpose the clock face on the screen, it's oriented to the crew's perspective, not the viewer's, which just seems like poor planning. Despite all of this, if you are seeking a walking video, there aren't many choices out there beyond Leslie Sansone (who I love, but I need variety), and if you can ignore some of the silly production problems and maintain your own sense of proper form, you can actually get a decent workout. - posted by Caroline on 3/3/2011 |
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| Nice! |
| I quite like this workout. It does seem to fly by pretty quick. If you are in the mood for a walk, try this and you will feel like you did much more! - posted by carb lover on 2/9/2011 |
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