Leslie Sansone walking DVD's--->any success?

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  • hadiolar
    hadiolar Posts: 66 Member
    I have heard of the LS walking DVDs but ... um in all honestly why do you need a DVD? Why don't you just go outside and walk down the street to a park and walk there? or find a trail to walk. Is there something special about the DVD?

    not trying to be a **** but I just don't see why you NEED a DVD for walking.

    Why do you need a treadmill for running?

    Why do you need a stationary bike for biking?

    Why do you need a weight set for strength training? Surely you can go outside and find some big rocks to lug around?

    :laugh:

    I like Leslie Sansone DVDs because using them I have NO EXCUSES. All I have to do is turn it on. Any time of day or night. Indoors so weather is a non-issue. I don't even have to put on shoes! Or clothes for that matter. There are times I literally roll out of bed and start up my Leslie DVD. Plus, she is inspirational and fun, she feels like my own personal walking buddy. She seems like a very kind and uplifting person and I always feel good after my Leslie walks. Her positivity is amazing!

    BUMP
  • jenns1964
    jenns1964 Posts: 384 Member
    I love her dvds and would recommend them to everyone. I used the her dvds when I first started on my weight loss journey and my back and knees were killing me. Walking on pavement and sidewalks aggravates my knees and back. I worked up enough endurance and strength that now, I walk outside on a trail because I like to walk briskly with a full range of motion and get some sunshine and fresh air. I do still use the LS dvd when I need a quick stress less calorie burn. Your journey is inspiring to me and I have liked your Facebook page. You are doing a great job!
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
    Love Leslie Sansone dvds, she is what got me off the couch, I saw on cable tv the exercise channel which isn't there any more for me but they had her 1 mile walk, so I said okay lets try it, I did it and felt good, so kept doing that, then did the 2mile and 3 mile as I could get there, and I wouldn't of ever began if it wasn't for her dvds, they are fun! I find her motivational even if loud at times lol.
    I have tons of her dvds, and even my daughter loves doing them, shes like Mom these are fun and they are so use them, I burn about 400 calories in her 5 mille walk dvds, using a HRM. They are wonderful for every level of fitness!
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    The workouts are decent for something low-impact, but I find Leslie Sansone to be incredibly annoying. I do the workouts every once in a while (I used to do them more often a couple years ago), but now I just kind of tune her out or turn down the volume.

    You don't have to turn down the volume .... there are several DVDs with a MUSIC ONLY option (list below).

    3 Mile Slim & Sleek Walk (solo)… some different moves ...(3 miles)
    5K With a Twist (solo)… Lots of “boosts”
    Burn Body Fat & Sculpt Your Arms (solo)… Uses weights (1,2, or 3 miles)
    Walk This Way (solo)… Fairly beginner
    Walk Slim Fast Start & 3 Fast Miles (group) 2 DVDs/ 2 mile (w/boosts) & 3 Miles (a little disorganized..but fast)
    Power Walk With Friends (group)… 2 miles with weights

    I dearly love Leslie .... but having a music only option is just one more thing to increase the variety..... love it!
  • sabrinalg
    sabrinalg Posts: 237 Member
    I absolutely LOVE Leslie's walking DVD's. My life is very hectic as I care for my Nana who has dementia. My mom who is having issues with her eyes now, and a set of twin boys who will be attending Kindergarten in August full time (Thank You Jesus). In fact 95% of my workouts are done at home, which I love because I don't have to get dressed and I love working out in my bare feet or with socks on. Leslie's DVD's incorporates all the muscles in your body so you're not just walking in place it's actually interval training.

    I'm glad you posted this thread because it gives me inspiration to focus more on my walking even when I don't always have the desire to do so.
  • debraran1
    debraran1 Posts: 521 Member
    She has a new one coming out in August...don't know if it will be repetitive of others, but she seems to be going the way of 30 days like other DVD's.
    http://www.collagevideo.com/soon
  • Kamile69
    Kamile69 Posts: 87
    I absolutely love her 5 mile DVD! I have more energy and definitely more definition in my waist area. Not to mention I am now able to do the high intensity portion of the DVD and I couldn't before. So, I'm a fan! :heart:
  • sharnettedevon
    sharnettedevon Posts: 1 Member
    I lost 30 lbs. doing Leslie Sansone walking videos. The difference with her videos is it' snot just walking. It's arm movement and you actually burn more calories because you lift your knees! You actually work your lower abs and you do side steps. Motions that are not used when do an average walk. The way she has you walk uses thigh and butt muscles. Another major difference is you do it inside in the comfort and privacy of your home. You can do them rain or shine. I could go on but then someone would probably think that I was an advertiser planted to push dvds....lol. But really you should try them you won't be disappointed.
  • chell53
    chell53 Posts: 352 Member
    I love her DVD's, I use to do them all the time and the weight was coming off, then I would stop. That was my own stupidity I would be so thin now if I kept it up.....I have the Walk Away The Pounds for Abs and yes after about 3 weeks I could see the Abs going down.....she is worth the effort....I love the strength training she works in with the walking....

    Glad I read this post now I am pulling them back out and mixing it in with my other exercise.....
  • Sjenny5891
    Sjenny5891 Posts: 717 Member
    I lost my first 40 pounds doing strictly walking. I have not heard of these DVD's though.
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    I credit her for helping me lose 65 lbs. I love her workouts and how even though it's low impact I found them very effective. I'm in great shape now and I still use her videos about 3 - 4 times per week. Sometimes one mile to warm up before doing another workout and other times her 4 and 5 mile walks with weights and higher intensity. I own over 40 dvd's and some of my favorites are the 5 mile Fat Burning Walk, 3 Mile Weight Loss Walk (I loveeeee Mary Kay's mile!), 4 Fast Miles (the intervals are great), Slim and Sleek Walk (3 miles) and Punch Up Your Walk (4 miles).

    I've been walking with her so long that I had a dream the other night that I was taking a walk class and Leslie was leading it. LOL!

    I am also using Jessica Smith walks. Some of her videos have the same idea but there is a lot more variety in the moves. You can find her on Youtube.
  • amcgltdchix
    amcgltdchix Posts: 24
    I love Leslie! I do them a few times per week :)
  • dnunny70
    dnunny70 Posts: 411 Member
    I had to put my gym membership on hold this summer ($$) and I'm not able to do my beloved water aerobic classes. i dug out her DVDs and plan on doing them.

    Her DVDs have been around for a decade? I remember buying my mom one when my son was 3ish....he's 14!

    Off to find the group.

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