October Challenge – Leslie Sansone Walking Team (SWAT)

Hello, Fellow Walkers.

We are a small group of walkers who use the Leslie Sansone walks for our exercise routine and who post our progress and support each other in meeting monthly walking goals. Although originally a walking group, SWAT has evolved into a very open, free-style support group. Some walk, some do strength training, and some of us mix it up. Everyone has different schedules and is at varying levels on their weight loss journeys so you set your own goals. The only one you are competing against is yourself.

If you’d like to join, just introduce yourself and / or post your goals for the month. Check in as often as you can, daily, weekly, whatever works for you.

The SWAT Walking Team originally stood for Sansone Walking Team (after the Walk Away the Pounds originator) and the name stuck. For those of you not familiar with Walk Away the Pounds, they are walking workouts by Leslie Sansone. There are four easy moves to each workout (walk in place, kicking, knee lifts, and side steps), and most workouts offer modified movements for a beginner or someone who needs a less strenuous walk. They range from one mile (about 15 minutes) to five mile (about 80 minutes) walks and can be done in your living room right in front of your TV or computer. They are available at Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, Amazon, etc. They also can be rented from Netflix or downloaded from the Internet, and some cable providers have them available in the Free Zone.

I found this group about a year ago, and it has helped to keep me on track (and accountable!) with regular exercise. My October goal is to walk for 60 miles for the month (an average of two miles per day). Hope to walk and support along with you this month!

Elaine