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Leslie Sansone's Walk Away Pounds Express |
 Great for those days when you need to move |
| This is a great set, I also have the 4 Mile Super Challenge DVD, so I will discuss them all. This is an easier set which is why it's rated for beginners and intermediates. If someone is used to Cathe and Amy Bento, you should understand that a beginner level workout will not be challenging. It will however provide a great way to just get up and move! This is not a DVD set that I break out often for the 3 and 4 Mile walks, but I do use the 1 & 2 mile workouts often. I find that the pace is slower than her other DVDs, especially those released in 2008+. The first mile depending on the DVD is done bwt 16-19.5 minutes. Her more recent DVDs, 16 Minutes is the longest time for the first mile and it includes a quick warm up. All miles are at a 15 Min pace with the exception of the first workout, The 1 Mile-only walk which is 19 minutes. The remaining miles on all DVDs go at 15 minutes THEN add the cooldown and stretch at the end. The 3 Miler is done around 48-50 minutes with CD & Stretch, The 4 Miles (not included in this set) is done around 60 minutes and 63-64 minutes with CD and Stretch. Most of her 3 Milers today are done in 45 mins or less and that inlcudes the CD and Stretch. Just to give you the comparison. This isn't my favorite workout series of her's, but it is used several times per month. It's great for those days you didn't sleep well, had a hard workout the day before, or just need something to get you moving without a lot of thinking or energy required. Like I said the 1 & 2 miles are my favorite and are used the most. The 3 & 4 Miles only a few times per yr. Miles 1-3 use a band, 4 doesn't. And it's always optional as well. Don't expect a challenge here unless you are truly a beginner or if you haven't worked out for more than 30 minutes at a time (for the 3 & 4 Mile DVDs that is). I would buy it again bc it's great for recovery and helped to get me back into regular fitness after many months off from injury and surgery. - posted by Julia on 12/10/2009 |
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 Heads up to Cathe and Firm fans |
| I usually do the Firm and Cathe and consider myself intermediate. This review is not to criticize Leslie. I admire her sense of mission and I like her personality. This is just to give a heads-up to folks who are comfortable doing Cathe, Amy Bento, etc. that this won't challenge you. The reason I checked it out was because I had seen a review of another Leslie workout that said "I'm a Cathe fan and I thought this would be too easy, but boy was I wrong." So to others who are curious, I wanted to pass along my experience--which is that my heart rate didn't get into the aerobic zone and I didn't break a sweat. But to those who love Leslie, more power to you! Enjoy! (P.S. I thought the production quality and the music were great.) - posted by Barbara U. on 10/15/2009 |
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| Review for 3 Mile Walk away the lbs Express |
| I did the 3 Mile Walk away the lbs Express without the "stretchie band" and added 2.5lb ankle weights on each ankle and 1.5lb wrist weights on each wrist and used 2lb dumb bells in each hand and I was dripping sweat at the 2 Mile marker, so if you like to a challenging walk workout this works! Jogging on the spot when Leslie picks up the walking pace increases cardio. A must have if you enjoy Leslie's walk aerobics. Its great cause you choose between the 2Mile and 3Mile workout without missing a warm up and cool down, enjoyed the high energy of the entire cast and music : ) - posted by Robin : ) on 5/12/2009 |
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| Review for 2Mile Walk away the lbs Express |
| After exercising to Leslie's workouts for the past 8 yrs, I find the "oldies" with the cast, are still the best all around format. I did the workout with the "stretchie band" plus I added 2.5lb ankle weights on each ankle and 1.5 lb wrist weights on each wrist which adds intensity and makes you sweat! Plus jogging while she walks increases cardio. I may even do the workout with 2lb dumbbells in each hand rather than use the stretchie which will create more intensity. Who says a walking workout can not be challenging? You can make it more challenging like I do : ) - posted by Robin : ) on 5/7/2009 |
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| 3-Mile Express |
| I only have the 3 mile dvd and I love it. It took me a while to work up to the 3 miles and w/this video you can stop at 1 2 or 3 miles. I really get a good bottom work out with this video she does a lot of the leg curls w/the arms up in the air (you know the move) Hallaluah!! the band is nice as well, good total body work-out. - posted by Jess on 12/1/2008 |
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| A Good Leslie Workout |
| I enjoyed the 1 and 2 mile workouts best. The 3 mile one got a little boring by the end. If you are a Leslie fan then you will really enjoy this. - posted by Christy on 9/26/2008 |
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| Review for the 3 Mile Walk |
| The dvd I have only has the 3 mile walk on it, and it's one of my favorites of Leslie's. I gave 4 stars simpley because I don't have the other 2 dvds. The stretchy band section on the 3 mile walk is fantastic. On other videos I didn't get much use out of it, but this time, whew! Good burning muscles. It was a great feeling toning up with a burn without using weights. Would like to see Leslie use it even more. - posted by Stacey on 6/9/2008 |
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| FAVORITE IS 3 MILE ORGINAL |
| I LOVE LESLIES VIDEOS, YES THERE ARE ALOT MORE VIDEOS THAT HAVE MORE OF A CHALLENGE BUT THESE ARE GREAT. I MUTE THE SOUND AND PLAY MY OWN MUSIC TOO THEM. THIS WORKS TOO GET YOU STARTED. MAKE IT MORE BY ADDING TO IT AS YOU ADVANCE - posted by DIANNA on 3/8/2008 |
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| Great for cardio, not so much for toning! |
| Just tried the 3 mile express. I loved the cardio portion, but was very disappointed with the toning. I thought because it came with the stretch band it would focus on it, but you only spend about 5 minutes using the band. Will use it again for cardio, but will choose something else for toning. - posted by Allison on 10/13/2007 |
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*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| Keep em' Coming Leslie! |
| These three workouts I think are the best Leslie has ever made. They are so efficient and the stretchy band is so effective at toning muscles that I didn't even know I had. Thanks Leslie! You've done it again! - posted by Emily on 3/19/2007 |
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