Jessica Smith walking DVD

I have this Jessica Smith DVD, I like it but I personally get more out of the Leslie Sansone DVDs. It's definitely a change from the Walk at Home DVDs, it's a good workout but for me it seemed to drag on. And there are no mile markers, so I didn't know exactly the distance I "traveled." (And of course I didn't have my pedometer on!) Hope this is helpful - good luck!

Hi. I use Leslie's 5 mile walk (the one with 2mins jogging at the end of each mile) while my son naps sometimes. The first half of each mile is at about 4.5 mph i think and the second half 5.5mph. each mile is 12minutes. It's much more intense than the other dvd i have of hers that i bought to use towards the end of my pregnancy. But i have started turning off the volume on the tv and playing a steady beat playlist of 160bpm and moving to the faster beat of the music for the entire dvd. i just use the dvd to see what move is next. I also just jog fast for the 2mins of 'boosted walking' she calls it. Haven't tried Jessica though.

I'm always delighted that Leslie has such upbeat music compared with otherwise trendier workouts. Jillian Michaels' music makes me want to gnaw my own leg off in tedium.

My mind is seriously blown right now!!! I did not know this was even a thing, I'm going to go look for a DVD on how to stand up and sit down!

google "squat technique"



yeah, seriously, do something a little more challenging than a "walking" DVD if you can't get outside and walk. How about bodyweight resistance training? Squats, lunges, pushups, etc..all FAR more beneficial in the long run than "walking".

Seriously, I run, lift and do high-impact DVDs, but I always return to Leslie Sansone walking DVDs when I need a breather or don't want to exacerbate an injury, and I always end up sweating!

It's not just walking in place, you move forward and back and side to side, forward and backward kicks, knee lifts etc. with upper body moves thrown in, all at a seriously up-tempo BPM - exactly the same as a low-impact cardio workout, in fact, and harder than some I've done! One of mine uses resistance bands too. And it's set in a studio, no scenery!

Don't knock it 'til you've tried it.

I do like Jessica Smith though I have only done workouts out of youtube. But I still think Leslie is better:)

And please to the the posters above who don't really like the way we are working out, why are you being so judgmental about it? Isn't it better than nothing? There are so many reasons why someone would choose this. I am 25 weeks pregnant right now and walking indoors is really ALL that I have the energy for.

I have to say that sometimes the people on this site REALLY make me angry with the level of superiority they display.

I used to use a different (very successful) calorie counting website and I switched to MFP because I like that it is simpler and slightly more scientific.

But the community aspect of this site can at times be very detrimental to those people who are honestly just trying to make positive changes in their lives. It's downright disgusting.

I've been doing Power 90 for a couple of months and because of my ongoing Degenerative Disc Disease, I had a flare-up of an "acute muscle spasm" in my lumbar region, causing sciatic nerve pain.

My doctor has advised me to avoid squats and lunges and overly high impact workouts. So, in an attempt to not get discouraged, I've begun walking and pilates for strength.

But you know what...sometimes it rains. It has been raining for three days, and three days with no cardio is tough, especially when my cardio is lowered already.

So, yes, in these DVDs, you do a lot of walking in place...but also a lot of low impact aerobics that really rev things up.

I think if you want to "lift heavy" and "eat clean", that's perfectly fine. And to be honest, you WILL see results faster than I will. But, some people have to work with what they've got - muscle spasms, rainy days, chronic injuries.

I wonder if I'd do well to go back to the aforementioned other calorie counting website. So many times, I've clicked on a topic and been completely blow over by people's arrogance.

If you don't do walking DVD's, what are you doing posting in a topic asking for advice on one?

There...rant over!

I have a few of leslie Sansone's walking dvd's and love love love them .... I have never heard of Jessica Smith I might have to go check her out

Not sure if you've found it already now, but Jessica has a TON of free full length workouts on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/feed/UCB7wvgp4HUBe5TD10jIgxDg
There are all sorts of levels, and her manner is encouraging without being overly perky and she's got the cutest dog always in the way heh. I'm impressed at how much she puts into these videos and then puts them out there for free.

I've got the one you first posted about in my wish list. Even though she's got all the free stuff I'm finding i really like it when there is a really nice background..great for rainy day.

i'm just going to drop a quick note in here that a lot of people that say they have knee issues that prevent them from doing weighted or bodyweight squats and such usually just have weak legs. after a few months strengthening their legs many of these knee problems go away. i've seen the same with back issues.

I also don't want to be a downer for these, but walking in place can be more detrimental to the knees than actual walking. It's great that you're exercising, but it is May, almost June, in the Northern Hemisphere, and unless you live in the far north of Arctic Circle (in which case, you're used to the cold anyway), it's warm enough to go outside for a real walk.

Wow...people sure are being rude and maybe you should try one of the DVD's before you pass judgement.
I love Leslie and I use her DVD's when the weather is nasty or cold or its too dark to be out walking safely. For some people just starting out the DVD's could be a challange.

Really people..
Some people are morbidly obese
Some people are just starting out
Some people have injuries and need low impact
Some people just like this type of excersize
Some people are old
Some people are pregnant.

The list goes on and on for why you would lean towards this type of DVD. I didnt start out fit. I am now...and I still use her DVD's from time to time just to move when I don't have time or I'm too tired to do my harder workouts. They are more effective for me than a brisk walk since your moving side to side, squatting, moving your arms...etc.

Some people really need to get off their high horse.

This!!! MFP is for support, haters of any kind are not welcome!

MFP is for support, haters of any kind are not welcome!

Can you verify either of these two ideas? Is there a sticky someplace?

So you walk in place? I'm serious here, is it someone on screen that is walking and you walk in place to music and watch scenery?

it's like any other aerobics video, just at walking pace rather than jogging pace. They're great workout videos for people who don't (yet) have the conditioning level necessary for other workout videos, or who due to age or medical issues can't do faster workout videos.

not everyone can go out for walks either (climate issues, dangerous neighbourhoods etc), and what some are saying like "why not just go for a walk?" is rather like saying "why do aerobics, why not go out for a run?" - well because some people find it more fun or more convenient to work out with a DVD. You don't really need a reason and I'm sure lots of people do both, i.e. workout videos and going for actual walks/runs.