GaiamLeslie Sansone: Walk Away The LBS

I have about 10-12 of Leslie's work-out DVD's. I also have a basement shelf full of other work-out DVD's - Abs of Steel - Richard Simmons - Tae-Bo - Pilate's and many, many more. I'm 48 almost 49 years old, and I have been looking - for most of my adult life - for in-home work-out videos that didn't hurt me, showed quick results and didn't bore me to tears after about a week or two of using them.Leslie's unique low-impact work-out is a dream come true for me. I am totally uncoordinated - so the very fast paced work-out videos always left me in the dust. The slower ones like Pilate's were a tremendous work-out that left me totally exhausted, but with no cardio work-out. Who wants to go for an intense cardio work out after 45 minutes of intense strength training?? OK - some people may say, "ME!" But not this couch potato! I HATE to work out - always have, but know it's essential to good health. Leslie's work-outs are so easy to follow. She has her basic steps that she incorporates throughout all of her work-outs that I have and a three year old could follow the basic steps.I bought the set of Walk Away the Pounds Express DVD's and it came with the stretchy. You don't even need the stretchy with this WATP Express 4 mile work-out and it still amazes me how fast these routines go! But you will have a TREMENDOUS strength and cardio work-out!I was a total unmovable couch potato from November 2005 prior to Thanksgiving until early March 2006 due to a mysterious chronic joint pain problem that left me with daily headaches and migraines (thought to by Fibromyalgia). So I was utterly out of shape. A doctor treated me with steroids and by early March - the pain had gone away. So I was ready to move again and chose Leslie's Walk Away the Pounds Deluxe Edition 2 DVD pack. I started with her first and very basic work-out and even though I hadn't lifted a finger to exercise in all that time - I was only slightly sore in the upper part of my body the next day.This was with a sprained ankle that had just begun to heal and a hyper extended opposite knee due to favoring the ankle and coming out of the shower and slipping on water. But because Sansone so carefully warms up and the work-out is so low impact (especially her beginner ones) and she also allows you to modify any movements - I was able to gradually work up to her 2nd DVD and third in the series and then wanted to move on.So I bought Walk Away the Pounds Express 1 & 2 and Walk Away the Pounds Express 3 in a set and then added WATP Express 4 shortly thereafter. For variety I also now use WATP Walk and kick - 33 minutes and I swear you'll be kick-boxing, working up a tremendous sweat and LOVING IT. I can't believe I AM KICKBOXING! It goes so fast as most all of her work-outs do!I also - for variety -- use WATP Walk and Jog - I NEVER jog - I always hated to jog as it would hurt my ankles and my lungs would feel like they're on fire. But I jog with Leslie!Just read the reviews for each one and see which ones are or aren't for you - but I'm telling you - without changing my diet in any significant way - it is now May 26th and I've lost 12 pounds and two pant sizes and could squeeze into a size 4 again! That may not seem much - but I'm very petite, 5'2", and small boned (ring size 4 ½). So three or four pounds on me is a pant size. My arms are toned, my stomach is much flatter, the "tire" around my hips has melted away. I also feel GREAT - and have much more motion to a once stiff neck and other joints that were still pretty stiff due to no exercise for so long.And I WANT to do her work-outs. I look forward to them every day! But you don't even have to do them every day; I do them about four or five times a week.If you've tried them all and believe me - I know where you're coming from - try Leslie. A gorgeous young, fit runner in our church borrowed one of the early DVD's of Leslie's from me and she LOVES it and is going to buy all of the WATP DVD's because she said she's so sick of just running on the treadmill!Vary your work- out - and get healthy - get numerous Leslie Sansone DVD's but if you're a beginner - do what I did and get her set. Start with the basics - and you'll be so surprised how fast you'll be moving on up to her longer more challenging routines.What's also great about her work-outs is - if you don't have time that day to do her longer one - you'll STILL get a great fat-burning work-out with any one of her shorter videos like Walk and Kick or Walk and Jog. Get her DVD's today and begin a life of fitness!

This is my third exercise DVD from Leslie. My first two (the 1 and 2 mile walk diet and the 3 mile super fat burning WATP) especially the 3 mile one was very intense. Now I have worked my way up to the 4 mile and I love it!! One of the best things I like about this video is that it did not require any equipment like the 3 mile did, just all the way straight cardio. Another thing that is super about this video is that Leslie have different "twists" for some of the exercises, for example the side walk has 3 other twists in addition to the double side walk: the toe tap, the kick back, and the grapevine ( which I still have not done yet!).I started to get interested in Leslie Sansone exercise videos last June or July, when a lady acquaintance at an organization I belong to informed about the 1 and 2 mile walk diet ( which my son purchased for me on another website). I liked that video so much and it also helped in losing weight that I bought the 3, 4, and 5 mile from Amazon.I just had gastric bypass surgery last March on St Paddys Day ( I will be celebrating my one year anniversary soon), and the doctors stress having an exercise regiment every day or at least 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes at a time. At first after surgery at home I was just walking around the corridor around the apartment complex wher I live, and that was getting boring, and I am so glad this lady suggested that video to me, because I have been on a role since then!!I fell in love with this video and the others because Leslies approach (god bless this women!!) is so simple and she motivates her audience throughout the whole exercise. I have read a few of the other comments that mention Leslie is very chatty. She is chatty, but if people really pay attention, most of her chattiness (around 90%) is encourging and motivating the audience, which I love. The other 10% is just talking with the walkers, which just helps take up time.So far, as of this date I have lost around 120 lbs approx since my surgery last March and I have used Leslie's exercise DVDs including the 4 mile ( for 3 weeks) since last June or July, so they have made a Hugh contribution to my weight loss. My current exercise schedule is up to 6 times a week with the 4 mile 3 times during the week (usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday), the 3 mile 2 times during the week (usually Tuesday and Thursday), and the 2 mile during the weekend( usually Saturday).I have never in my life looked forward to doing any type of exercise, not this couch potato!! But since I have introduced to Leslies videos and is now on the 4 mile (super challenge) I can't wait to get to the 5 mile one and I will continue to purchase more exercise DVDs from this incredible lady who motivates people like me to get up off our buns and do a good workout with her simplified but challenging approach. Now that I am an experienced witness I can say, "Leslie, you are my Exercise Guru. God bless you!!"

I have several Leslie Sansone DVDs which I use in rotation with other exercise/workout DVDs. I think this is the best choice.It's good for fat-burning and aerobic fitness, not overly demanding, but motivating. This DVD would be useful for people who are not very fit, but who are able to walk, and who want to get motivated and burn calories.If you have other Leslie Sansone DVDs, you'll find that this is more of the same - same movements, same pep talk, same voice.What I don't like about this DVD is the presenter's fake-spontaneous gushing and interactions. They're ok to watch once, but after a dozen times, they got tedious and now they're grating.I'm also not keen on the background. The DVD is filmed in a large gym which has been made to look like an rough outdoors location, with arches and graffiti-sprayed brick walls. I don't find that aesthetically pleasing or inspiring, but it's a minor issue.If you want to get started with exercise and burn calories fast in a natural way, without extreme exertion and without straining your joints, this DVD is a good choice.

Easy to use, simple concept, safe, very happy I bought this product and would try others in the same line.

I bought this some time ago after seeing Leslie on an afternoon programme. Finally started using it a couple of weeks ago - and it is simply WONDERFUL. It has kick started my enthusiasm for exercising and toning. A fabulous idea to create a programme that you can do in your own home. I have occasionally gotten through the 3rd mile now .. and aiming to consistently do the entire DVD then I will treat myself to more of her DVDs. Some reviewers mention her comments as being OTT. I find them fun and helps keep your mind off exactly how long you are doing leg kicks or side steps with rapid arm movements. Plus her team of walkers helps too - it really is motivational and like being in a class. I notice that it's easier to lose weight now - I was losing weight before just with weight watchers, but it was taking longer. And I already feel my legs are getting firmer. Thank you Leslie!

This is a great work out that lasts about an hour but you don't notice the time going by and you never feel exhausted as it is all low impact.By the end of this 4 mile walk the sweat is running down my back so it must be working!This dvd and some of Leslies other programs have helped me lose pounds and inches and I've only really been doing it for a month!

This is a great excercise DVD as it is easy to follow with only 4 basic steps to learn. You dont need all sorts of extra things like some DVDs ask for, such as chairs, weights,balls etc.I have been doing it regularly for a couple of weeks now and already feel much better. I would definitely recommend it for anyone who wants to get fit at home.