Leslie Sansone: Ultimate 5 Day Walk Plan

I have several Sansone DVDs, which I just started doing last year, but this easily my favorite and for several reasons. It's perfect for the motivationally challenged, people who are short or time, as well as for those who want to control their workout--whether they're relatively in shape or not. One of the things that I didn't like with her other DVDs was that I couldn't choose what I wanted to do, and this sometimes discouraged or bored me. Some days I only wanted to do a mile, while other days I wanted to more than that, or perhaps add in some muscle toning, since it's the heart of losing weight and getting in shape. I am also the kind of person who needs to psyche themselves out a bit to do something, and stopping to change DVDs or what not tends to stop me from exercising. I am not one for baby steps, nope! I also appreciate it because I live in the foothills and love to walk, but doing a good walk here feels more like a strenuous hike, and/or it's close to 100 degrees out. No thanks! While I was more consistent with her workouts when compared to my other DVDS, such as The Firm or Zumba, I was still struggling with staying on top of it and it would sometimes worsen joint issues. This is why I found this particular DVD perfect for my needs. I've been doing it several times a week and fairly consistently, but not religiously, ever since mid-March. I try to do a minimum of 5 miles a week, but I sometimes don't get to and sometimes I'll do more. There was a week or two where I didn't hardly do anything since I had exams to take and had gone out of town (going back to school in my 30s). I also do not diet, but try to be somewhat smart about what I eat and watch my portions to a degree. I've so far lost close to 12 pounds since mid-March just doing this DVD, gentle/stretching yoga and the occasional (i.e. rare) 10-minute Pilates, and it's now currently the end of May. Not bad for not being overly consistent and mostly doing 2 miles each time, I'd say, especially since it feels so effortless due to the easy movements when compared to other things that are high impact. I love that I can choose to do one of the pre-programmed selections, but I often just pick the ones I like the most. I can do it sick, tired, or aching from certain health problems and having a desk job, and I can make it more challenging when necessary. Basically, short of popping the DVD, I have virtually no excuses not to do it. I usually wind up feeling better when I do them, too. I sometimes tell myself I am going to do the warm-up along with a mile and a cool down, but will often toss in an extra mile or so, just in case. If I don't feel like doing that extra mile later, I don't do it and will skip to the next part, but I'm usually having such a good time with it that I always wind up doing more. Somehow, picking out segments also doesn't feel so time consuming, but that is obviously all psychological. I also love the fact that I can add more miles than the usual 3-5 found on some DVDs if I want to, plus add in the muscle toning or stretching if I want to do that as well. This makes it useful well into the future, especially for those who want to intensify their workout later. I believe you can choose up to 10 different selections, including duplicates of the same segment. I love the film set on this DVD for some reason, which looks fresh and energizing. Even the clothes they wear are cute and not as distracting as some of the ones in the other DVD. I appreciate the color coordination based on miles, too, and feel that was a good touch. The four women, while slender, are healthy looking and there aren't so many people to distract me or put me off, unlike some of her other DVDs, yet they give me something to look at. Some people have mentioned how they don't sweat. They do sweat, but these are also broken up--meaning, they do it different times. I kind of use their healthy bodies as inspiration to get back into shape, rather than hating on them. They're realistically fit. I also really like the music in this one, much more than some of the other ones I have, which is great for motivation. So far, my favorite miles are red, purple and blue, which I tend to do the most, but I will also mix-and-match them with green or yellow. I believe two workouts--I think yellow and blue--have some very modified jumping jacks and jump rope, which I'm really not into. Sometimes I'll do them and sometimes I will just do something else. There are pauses between tracks/segments that last several seconds, but I just walk in place or keep moving. Yes, the pace can vary at the start of each segment, which may not be ideal for people who want high intensity, but I kind of consider this interval training, where you raise and lower your heart rate/muscle usage to challenge your body more--kind of like the P90x theory, just mellower and less insane tut. I also like the fact that I can make the most of what I'm doing by making bigger movements, and I later plan to incorporate leg and wrist weights. All in all, this is great for all around muscle toning and calorie burning, but without the jarring, bootcamp-style repetitiveness found in other workouts. It feels good to do and I never have a moment where I'm wishing we could just finish with a certain move, like arms, because she mixes it up perfectly. It's mellow and easy enough to feel natural while you're doing it, making it good for motivation purposes, but i find it's far more effective than walking or using my treadbeast. The customization of this DVD is also great for those who want control or to vary their routines. It really gives you more bang for you buck. Highly recommend.

I'm not one to write reviews, but I feel compelled to review Leslie's latest DVD, as I did with her Ultimate Collection because - well, both these DVDs are excellent. And I do love Leslie, so here goes. I have about ten of Leslie's DVDs, and this one is going to the top of the pile. I love it! First off, I'm grateful to be able to create my own routine. Miles are coded by color, so it's easy to remember which ones you prefer. Each mile is fast paced and fun. The music is not the best I've heard on a Leslie DVD, but it doesn't detract too much from the overall feel of the production, which is light, bright and airy. That said, I do wish Leslie would put some more thought in her music selections. Music is extremely important to me, and the right music can be very motivating. There are some places in the DVD where the transitions between beats are awkward. The walkers are gorgeous. My preference is to see walkers of all ages and shapes, so that the rest of us can see that others, who may not be so thin and shapely, are successfully participating. Nevertheless, the walkers in this DVD are lovely and upbeat. Someone commented about Leslie's arms, and how they are not in shape. I don't see that at all. Leslie always looks fabulous to me and she's a lovely woman. She's genuine and she cares. There is not an inordinate amount of chatter on this DVD, by the way. Yes, she says the same things over and over, but for first-timers, it's important to hear those things. I add weights to increase the intensity, and I break out the Stretchie as well. So it's a great workout for me. I've been walking with Leslie for about 6 months now. Thanks to Leslie's wonderful program, I am looking pretty good. If I could lay off the pizelles, calzones and tiramisu, I'd be in fabulous shape for a mature woman in her 50s. Under those extra 10 pounds are muscles I never knew I had. I look at them from time to time in amazement. Wow. I have a nice waistline now. This is ALL due to Leslie's DVDs. I recommend this to anyone who wants to shape up fairly easily and relatively painlessly. Leslie's program has done wonders for me and I didn't have to be a 20 pound weight carrying contortionist to get results. I would rate this as one of Leslie's best.

Having lost nearly 60 lbs using Leslie's DVDs for fitness and diet (of course), I must give credit where credit is due. This is my favorite of the 10 Leslie Sansone DVDs I have purchased over the last 2 years. Here's why it works for me: -I can program walks, up to 10 miles at a time (I skipped the blue mile because it was higher intensity at first) -It doesn't require fancy foot work (I consider myself pretty sure-footed but most aerobic DVDs leave me frustrated with dancy-dance footwork) -It gets my heart pumping -It doesn't contain burpees, lunges, or any other grueling type moves that make me wanna: a) cry b) give up c) throw DVD at nearest wall -I can use my pedometer and count towards my 12k daily goal -Leslie is so peppy and motivating, she makes me want to exercise and get off my butt -The production quality is high, the set is professional, the lighting good, the music is spot-on -Leslie and the other instructors are not ripped, they are just normal fit people, like me -Don't laugh, but I especially liked the outfits to match the mile: blue, purple, red, etc... FUN! -The moves are low impact (except BLUE mile), I am 43 years old with tentative knees When I started on my fitness journey, I would take this DVD when I traveled- my friends would snicker and laugh while I walked with Leslie, but pretty soon everyone joined in and we had a great time together. I started doing 2 miles a day, then 3, on some days I would have extra time and knock out 4 or even all 5 miles. These are definitely "aerobic" but not crazy. I would highly recommend to anyone, male or female looking to lose weight thru fitness and diet, mostly because Leslie Sansone makes fitness as easy as it comes. I have shopped around looking for high intensity training type DVDs, but always come back to Leslie in the end.

This is not one of my favorites but I do enjoy it. Exercise made easy. Almost too easy. I have several of Leslie's DVD's and this is very mild compared to some of her others. Leslie has a younger and perky group to walk with and new moves like the mambo, grapevine, shifts, heels, and new arm movements. The new moves are such a breath of fresh air. So nice to mix things up and "get light on those feet" as Leslie likes to say. All of these along with Leslie's four basic steps. It is very customizable and I love that. Makes it easy to squeeze in a workout no matter how much time you can spare during the day. You can do 1 mile all the way to 10 miles if you want and add in several toning sessions. The toning sessions are meek, only lasting 3 to 4 minutes, but I think this DVD is geared more towards beginners. This DVD is similar to interval training. After every mile the pace drops down and allows you heart rate to level off and then amps it up a little before the mile ends. Really not great for breaking a sweat and pumping up that heart rate but it keeps you moving and gives you a decent low impact workout. I do take advantage of the little breaks though. Grab a little water and check on the kids. I also love the fact that Leslie has basically planned out a weeks worth of workouts for you. You don't even have to think about it. Pop it in the player and pick the day. Monday: 3 Miles plus Ab Session Tuesday: 4 Miles plus Arm Session Wednesday: 1 Miles plus Leg Session Thursday: 2 Miles plus Chest and Back Session Friday: 5 Miles plus Full Body Stretch. But like I mentioned before it is also completely customizable. Each mile is color coded (easy to tell due to the casts wardrobe) and has different moves that it seems to focus on a tad more or steps that are even present in other miles. So if you like doing mambo you can do the purple mile, if you like doing half jacks and shifts then you can add the blue mile, and add the yellow mile if you like heels. Then you have 3 miles and you can add any tone session you want... if you want a tone session at all. It is a great DVD to get that body moving and burn some calories. And for less than $10 you can't ask for anything more.

Well, I have only done two day's worth of this dvd, but it is a great one. This one, like the 5-Really Big Miles, adds a lot of new combinations. Grape vine with kick backs, shift with punches, jump rope, jog, and the knee lifts with big arm movements (kicks my butt) and more. There really isn't any "down time" in the segments. Generally when I have a 3 or more mile walk with Leslie I have to have water, but with these, I just don't have time to drink it if I want to keep up. You can customize the workouts or use the pre-selected format for Monday-Friday. So far I have just used the daily mixes, no customizing. This is a higher impact workout than some of her other dvds. If you have bad knees (which I do) some of these moves can be a little trying. She does the grapevine kick-back combos for extended periods as well as the double knee lifts with huge arm movements & the jump rope segment in one of the miles will be tough on you. Each mile finishes strong - she really picks up the pace and keeps you moving & that heart rate up. Transitions to new mile segments are the only semi-down time since you switch back to a slower pace for a bit. I think the intensity level are higher, because if you have been doing WATP for a long time you will notice Leslie is probably at her thinnest. I have found this to be an awesome dvd, challenging and refreshing with the new moves. It really adds some variety if you have been doing her workouts for a long time. The ONLY reason I did not give it 5 stars is because each workout day is supposed to add post walk focused workout routine for abs, arms, legs etc. So, Monday's plan includes an ab workout afterward, but the routine is only a few minutes long, definitely not enough to see results. I was very disappointed. Tonight was arm workout and it literally consisted of two different types of bicep curls and one tricep exercise repeated twice. All in all, I am really happy with this dvd (also try the 5 Really Big Miles, the 3miles on the Burn Body Fat is good as well)

I've gone through each of the miles on this DVD at least once now, and I must say I'm really pleased with the workouts. All the classic walk moves (side steps, kicks, knee lifts, kick backs) are included, but she throws in a bit of variety too. Nothing too crazy, but it makes the workouts a little more interesting. The DVD includes 5 different miles, identified by color. The red, blue, green, purple, and yellow miles. Leslie and her walk partners are all wearing the coordinating color for the mile they're on. There is also a warm up and a cool down segment. It also includes strength and toning sessions for abs, arms, legs, chest & back, as well as a stretching segment. Typically the strength and toning sessions in Leslie's workouts are brief, and this DVD is no exception. The focus is more on the walking, with some light strength training thrown in. In the DVD menu you can create your own workout from the options listed above, or there are 5 pre-made workouts for each day of the week to choose from if you don't want to come up with your own combination. It is important to note that each mile is it's own individual workout, so when you combine miles into one workout, there's a bit of a transition from mile to mile. This did not bother me though. The miles start out more brisk than a warm-up and don't get all the way down to a true cool down, so you still keep a good pace no matter what. Plus, if you're not super fit (like me!) then it can be nice to get a bit of a slower pace while you transition from mile to mile. Leslie was cheery and talkative like normal! I always find her personality to be fun and genuine. It's why I always gravitate toward her workouts over others. Leslie's walking buddies in this DVD are cheery and fun young women. The might just be really good actors, but they did seem to genuinely be enjoying themselves during the workout segments. You know how the exuberance can seem forced in a lot of workouts? I didn't feel that here. I would definitely recommend this DVD to anyone who enjoys walking, needs a low impact workout, or wants a workout they can customize. I love that I can pop it in and do one mile if I'm pressed for time, or do 5 and some strength training if my schedule is open.

i admit: i hate exercising but love the energy i feel after i do so. Simply put, i get bored exercising and just dont have the motivation to do so. I'd say i am a seasoned DVD fitness exerciser as I have a good collection of quality vids from Cathe, Christi Taylor, firm to Dasha Libin's Kettlekickboxing. I consider myself intermediate as i am returning to watching my weight and regularly doing fitness vids. Now put in the picture: Leslie Sansone just walk 5 day plan. wooohoo. i really look forward working out. This video just makes me smile. Love Leslie here as she is motivating and just pleasant to be with. Yea so what if she talks alot? it makes time go faster. Her companions in all the segments are fun to watch too and also make me smile. I have owned older vhs Leslie and this is different. You just dont walk here and pump your arms. You do side steps, kicks, etc along with arm movements. You can go as fast as their pace or even faster and i find my HR still going up and i do break a sweat. I think this vid has helped me tone my legs more (i am never the skinny leg gal type and have thick short muscular legs) and helped me cardio-wise. Dislikes: music could be better. there are some annoying shrilly dance music, but eventually you kind of block it off after a while. format: each mile is one color. blue mile = 1 mile. green mile = 1 mile etc. Toward the halfway end of the mile, Leslie will pick up the pace a bit more. be careful if you have an old DVD player: when i pressed on the monday (or any of the daily workout days) workout, it would only let me do one colored mile, instead of the monday miles (which is 2 or 3 miles). I can only do the create your own workout where you programwhich color mile(s) you want to do. i still like this b/c i can chose what i want to do....so really not a complaint. just a heads up for those who own older dvd plyrs. there is also a mini-weight training part but quite beginner level so i dont do it. In summary: awesome video. my to-go vid as intermed. exerciser b/c you can go faster than Leslie's pace (which is already fast in 2nd half of the mile). Video is FUN and Leslie's chatting and her companions just make the video pleasant and thereby making the workout go faster. in 15 min, you have done a mile.....now that's better than doing absolutely NOTHING. if you have owned older leslie vid, try this one: it is more than just walking in place. A++++ vid.

I get bored very easily with workout videos and I hate doing the same thing over and over. But I also don't want to invest a lot of money in buying several different videos. What's great about this video is that you can create several different workout combos from this. It's set up as a 5-day walk plan - ex. Monday is a 3 Mile Walk w/ Ab Session, Tues is 4 Mile Walk with arm session, etc., but you can create your own as well. I like to do 4-5 Miles and then add at least 2 toning sessions. Some days when I don't have much time, I'll do a quick mile and 1 toning session. The miles are all different - the Green and Yellow ones seem easier, the Blue one is more challenging w/ the jump rope and jumping jack type exercises added. Also, with the walking and toning sessions, I love that I'm getting an all over body workout. My husband has said how tone my body is now and that my arms have that "ripped" look. I was so excited when I was able to fit into a size 5/6 jeans! Since I've started using the Leslie Sansone videos 6 months ago, I have lost 33 pounds. (This of course is in combo with monitoring what I eat on myfitnesspal.com) To review: The plus on getting this video: - Good for beginners to intermediates - Offers a lot of combo workout routines - Includes toning exercises (hand weights, abs, legs, arms, stretches) - Uses 12 minute miles which keeps you on a good pace - Music is not too bad - Leslie explains everything very well My criticisms: - I wish the toning sessions were longer. They are only 3 - 4 minutes. - On 3 of the miles, she uses a punch sequence and on 2 of them - the punch count isn't even. For example - you punch 10 times w/ a right arm and then 12 times on the other. I always add more to keep it even. Overall, I would give this video an A-. It's my favorite out of all of the Leslie Sansone videos I have. I would definitely recommend adding this one to your collection! Happy walking!

Dvd perfetto per un workout completo a base di cardio soprattutto ma anche con un po di tonificazione e stretching. MAI MONOTONO. SUPER!

COST: FAIR BEST BITS: Another great dvd from her collection! Really wouldn't use any others, being stuck in with four young children these are a must have! At first I thought walking in the livingroom would be pointless and wouldn't work up a sweat but it did, and definitely did work to help with weightloss BAD BITS: none RECOMMEND: 100%

I love this DVD - have been using it for years, and just bought a second one for a friend who is interested in getting fitter without having to go to a class. It covers a daily workout plus extra exercises aimed at individual parts of the body. It's great, and the instructor is happy, bubbly and realistic. Obviously I recommend it, or I wouldn't have bought one for someone else.

Je suis une fan de la méthode Leslie Sansone. Elle permet de faire de l'aérobic quel que soit son niveau et son âge. Pas besoin de beaucoup de place et c'est facile à suivre. Il suffit de marcher et de suivre les 4 pas de base (avec variantes pour éviter l'ennui). Pas de chorégraphie. C'est simple, motivant et efficace. Un programme est prévu du lundi au vendredi, mais on peut composer son propre "workout". Tout est en anglais, mais pas besoin d'être anglophone pour suivre ! Un seul bémol. Le DVD est zone 1. il faut un lecteur zone 1, multizone, ou un ordinateur pour le lire.

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