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Tracey Staehle's Walking Strong |
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| I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I ordered it because I was getting bored with my exercise routines, and began avoiding the treadmill altogether because I was tired of watching movies or listening to music during the workout. This video definitely took it up a notch for me! I liked the short intervals of mountain climbing and upper/lower body work. The day after, I definitely feel every muscle that was worked...especially the glutes! I enjoyed listening to the participants talk to each other. I also found the side squats a little hard to do, so I do hold on for dear life during that section - not sure how good my form is during that part. Another problem I had/have is figuring out where I need to put my incline because her numbers don't seem to match up with the numbers my treadmill uses...but I just do what challenges me. I also agree with another writer that the time between the last mountain climb and the cool down is a bit too sudden...my legs felt like limp noodles because it was such an abrupt move from high speed to cool down. But overall, I give it a thumbs up!! - posted by Tarra on 10/19/2011 |
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| Walking Strong |
| This video was a lot harder than I anticipated. I am just starting out and could not keep up with the pace projected in the video. I modify my speed and incline and, though much slower, was able to keep up. Still,... it is a very good video and I hope one day soon to be able to keep pace with the instructor. - posted by Lorraine on 4/8/2011 |
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| Too much chit chat |
| Overall this is a good workout however, I could do without all the chit chat between the 3 trainers. I prefer succinct queues and more of a no nonsense workout. It would be better if there were not so much chatter. - posted by LISA on 3/11/2011 |
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| Great video and great workout. never boring You get a great walking workout on the treadmill. It is good for beginners and experienced as well. Tracey keeps you going throughout the workout. - posted by Kevin Anderson on 2/12/2011 |
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| Watch your knees!! |
| Mostly, I like this video. I like the incorporation of the upper body with weights and the hills workouts, because I feel as though I probably wouldn't push myself as hard on my own in those two areas as I do when I do this video. That being said, for the lunge and squat workouts, I have found it impossible to maintain good, solid, safe form on the treadmill. I always get off and do that part on the floor which is no big deal, except I think Tracey should have been more clear about the importance of maintaining good form and more encouraging about doing the lunges and squats on the floor. I was surprised at how little was said about it. But if you have bad knees, you'll enjoy this workout as long as you take care. Overall, it's good!! - posted by Casey on 10/4/2010 |
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| Love It! |
| This is a great workout that really gets you moving and sweating. It's hard, but the short intervals make it bearable. Their mantra, "anything for a minute" is really helpful. Plus, Tracey and her cast make the time fly by because they obviously are friends who enjoy each others' company. - posted by Nicole on 9/23/2010 |
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| Love this video!!!! |
| It takes a lot to get me to sweat, but this video delivers. By the time I'm done, I'm covered in sweat! My husband thought I poured water on myself to cool down when I came out of the room! I've tried watching movies or TV, listening to music while walking on the treadmill to keep myself from getting bored, but found I wasn't really challenging myself enough to get into a cardio range of exercise. This video really challenges you to get your heart rate up, and Tracy is constantly changing what you're doing every 30-60 seconds to keep you from getting bored. The only thing I do that she doesn't is extend the time to cool down from the last hill. I didn't feel she gave enough time to slow my heart rate down before stopping to go into the stretches, so I usually pause the video and slow walk for 2-3 extra minutes before going into the stretches. Other than that, it's the best treadmill exercise DVD out there! - posted by Ginger on 5/24/2010 |
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| Great Workout Tracey! |
| I am not one to turn on the treadmill and start walking to the nightly news. I need to be challenged and that is exactly what Tracey's video does. I have been working out with exercise videos for over thirty years and this is one of the best for all fitness levels. Being over 50 I am concentrating on toning, flexibility & cardio and this video allows me to work on all of those. I love the hill climbs, weight segments and especially the lunges and squats. Don't let the lunges and squats on a treadmill scare you, once you find the right speed for you, enjoy the way they make you feel. I do find that I need to stretch a little more after I am done with this workout, but I can't wait to try Tracey's new treadmill workout. - posted by Barbara on 3/7/2010 |
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| Fun workout. |
| This is a fun workout, and challenging at the same time. Great for days when you don't want to think, just sweat. Time went by really fast. I am not a big fan of the side squats, I almost fell off, so I stuck with the front lunges only. - posted by Eileen on 10/31/2009 |
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| WOW |
| Never did I think I could ever get a great workout on a boring old treadmill. This workout rocked my world. I was even sore the next day. Love the continuous changes, the fun banter and the variety of moves. Who would have thunk you could have so much fun walking on a treadmill? - posted by Tammy on 1/13/2009 |
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