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It's great to walk three miles in your living room!
I have a reasonably large library of exercise videos and must rate this as one of my favorites. The workout is a good one in that I really work up a sweat and can feel the burn, yet it is easy to follow with good cues and steps that aren't too complicated. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I didn't just exercise my legs, but also my arms, waist, and pretty much everywhere else, too. I also like the fact that it is possible to do the exercises with or without weights and can vary the intensity by making bigger or smaller movements. I am an avid walker, but living in New England means that I can't always actually walk outside so being able to get three miles in my living room is a very good thing! The only negative is that Leslie just plain talks too much which I find annoying at times. Fortunately, though, since you don't need every ounce of gray matter to follow the movements, it is easy enough to tune her out on those mornings when I would rather just exercise and not hear Leslie's banter.

I Love These Tapes and got Great Results!!
Okay, everyone, i've been reading all of the reviews and would like to say something first of all: Leslie is not annoying. shes a lovely instructor and a bit dorky but shes her own unique person and is great when it comes to this workout. i just watch what she does and listen to music. if you have a problem with it then do that too. its very simple. so to all of you complainers: get over it. I've been doing these tapes for 3 weeks and within 2 weeks i lost 8 pounds. may i add that a dedicated diet that suits you is also very effective. i am 16 years old...and i've had a medical problem for 2 years and never thought i'd get rid of weight. since i started these tapes i am motivated to loose and cant wait to reach my goal. (i started at 200 and im 5'6 which is not healthy for my age) now im 192 and it keeps going down and down and everyone i know is saying how fit im looking. it makes me feel great. if you have 30 minutes a day then i suggest that this will work great for you. also if you have a medical problem and need to start slow and everything the 1 mile would be perfect for you for a while but i do 2 miles a day and it is working great so make sure you get this tape if you are interested!!!!!!!!~

My Favorite Leslie Sansone Workout
Leslie is the "Queen of In-Home Walking." This is different than walking on a treadmill, but seems equally effective. You can also walk any day of the year, rain or shine, day or night. There are no limits.

Leslie travels all over the world promoting fitness and holds six certificates from the American College of Sports Medicine. She also owns Club Fitness and makes appearances on the QVC Home Shopping Channel.

After trying a few of Leslie Sansone's workouts, this is now my favorite workout.

This Super Fat Burning - 3 Mile workout took me to new places in my fitness level. I really saw some good results in the stomach area. I had to keep looking in the mirror to make sure it was true. This workout firms the upper and lower body, improves coordination and balance and boosts cardio strength. (47 minutes)

Since I'm not the queen of coordination, the Leslie Sansone workouts allow me to exercise without worrying about fancy footwork. If you can stand in one place and move forward, back and put your arms up and down, you can do this! Therefore, this is really for anyone! The use of weights really takes this video to a new level. This workout really does tighten and tone you all over.

I highly recommend this workout or the three workout set with weights. This workout is for anyone starting a new workout program or for anyone who just wants to have a little fun with their workouts. You just become one of the group and Leslie creates a very friendly, accepting environment. I really started to look forward to working out in such a positive environment and enjoy being in the presence of some positive energy, plus it gave me an added boost of "I can do this." The music also just keeps you moving!

If you have a 5' x 7' space anywhere near a TV, these are perfect. You don't need a lot of room like many aerobic videos require.

Leslie's workouts that add a smiley burst of energy to your day. If you are on your couch, you better be looking out for Leslie Sansone cause she is going to "come over and get you" off that couch! At least that is what she says. ;)

I sent my aunt the 1-mile workout and she now says that
she does the workout with my little second cousin who is
now living at her house. So apparently even kids love
Leslie's workouts. ;)

~TheRebeccaReview.com

My favorite of all 4 of Leslie's workouts (so far!)
Last fall, when I first heard about Leslie's workout tapes, I bought the 3-DVD set of the 1-mile, 2-mile and 4-mile DVDs. I was able to move quickly from the 1-mile to the 2-mile, but going from there to the 4-mile proved much more challenging. I thought I'd try a 3-mile as a middle step until I could easily get through the 4-mile and bought this one earlier this year.

I love it! Things I like alot: 1) there are more people participating in the workout than in my other Sansone DVDs; 2) Leslie has MUCH more interaction with the people in the workout than in my other Sansone DVDs; 3) the set/studio where the DVD is filmed is a hundred times better than those in the other Sansone DVDs I have; 4) the transitions in music/pace are a hundred times better than in the other Sansone DVDs I have; 5) the music, while not hugely inspiring, is good; and 6) while it's a shallow and silly thing, this DVD is MUCH more up-to-date than the others and I don't have to look at terribly outdated workout outfits and hairdos anymore. :)

I have no major dislikes. After watching/listening to the DVD repeatedly over a course of months, there are LITTLE things that bug me like the fact that Leslie so often refers to "the girls" and ignores the fact that there is a man participating (Randy). I noticed that Randy was dressed differently than the girls (their outfits are all in a matching color scheme and by the same company), so I wondered if maybe Randy was a "fill-in" for someone who couldn't make it at the last minute and therefore Leslie was used to it being all girls and kept forgetting he was back there (he was in the back row).

All in all, a WONDERFUL exercise tool!

Great for those days...
when you don't want to think about it. I alternate this tape with other workouts (elliptical trainer, walking outdoors, biking) and it's a nice variation. The weights give it just enough "umph" and even when I'm unmotivated, I can usually make myself do this tape. ... Read more

Product Description

The Walk Away the Pounds Boxed Set from Video Action Sports contains 3 great In-Home Walking workouts that you can squeeze into your busy schedule to help you walk your way to a healthy body. The video includes Get Up and Get Started (1 mile), High Calorie Burn (2 miles) and Super Fat Burning (3 miles). You can trust Leslie Sansone for safe, easy and fun walking programs. ... Read more

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It works!
I have Leslie's Walk Away The Pounds deluxe set, which comes with the 1 mile walk tape, the 2 mile, the 3 mile, and the weighted balls. I started only 3 weeks ago, and I have been doing the 2 mile video every day, and the 3 mile when I feel more energetic.

This really works! I have lost weight and inches already! These workouts are easy, but they WORK! I have cut back on junk food, so I am not doing a major life changing diet, yet its still working. I am a clutz and get very tired easy, I have no coordination, but I can do these! :)

There is no jumping around and you need very little room, which is a plus. I find Leslie very easy to follow and I don't feel lost with whats going on like with Richard Simmons tapes.

Easy and Effective Workout
I bought the 3 mile walk about 4 months ago. For the first 2 months I used it 5-6 days a week. Since I've started doing this workout (currently mix it in with several other DVD/ VHS workouts), I've lost 15 lbs! That's pretty significant considering that I'm only 5'4"!

I really love this workout. It's not hard on my legs/ knees, it makes me sweat, and it's so easy to follow that I can put my TV on split-screen and watch a TV show on half the screen with sound and still follow along with the muted workout.

There only bad thing I have to say is that the repetitive music and hearing the same old jokes again and again; it's hard to take. That's another reason I'm so glad I can do the split screen workout with the VHS muted!

Another thing: I've managed to hook 4 people that I work with, and several of their friends/ families on the same 3 mile walk! These people all asked how I was losing so much weight and then borrowed the tape for a trial before going and buying it themselves. One person has lost 20lbs in 2 months from doing the workout 3 times a week!

In short, I would say that this program definitely delivers!

Easy to follow, low stress workouts
I started working out with these videos when I was 4-5 months pregnant. I am currently in my 7th month, and still enjoy them immensely. The workouts are easy, and present no jerky or bouncy movements that could cause problems with my already out-of-balance and awkward shape.

I had enjoyed walking regularly before buying these videos, but I was looking for an alternative to my somewhat boring treadmill routine. The miles go very quickly in these videos, and Leslie and her crew are very likeable. I feel as though I'm exercising with friends.

I use the 2-mile tape the most, and the 1-mile tape (approx. 17 minutes) is wonderful for squeezing in an early-morning or while-dinner-is-cooking workout. As my pregnancy progresses, I find the pace of the 3-mile tape somewhat difficult to keep up with. But it's a pace I know I can manage once the baby is born.

I got my doctor's OK before getting into these workouts, and I'm finding that these videos are not only easy, but fun. I believe I will continue to enjoy them throughout the rest of my pregnancy. I look forward to using them to work back into my pre-pregnancy shape.

No-excuses, a no-brainer
If you can walk you can do this workout -- and it works!!! It's especially great on those days when you don't feel like doing a "jump/dance" workout. You'll sweat, burn and tone just the same. Should be included everyones fitness video library.

Great and Easy to do.
My mom and I love these videos. We haven't exercise in years and are out of shape. These videos are easier than others out there and when we are done we feel full of energy and good for doing something for our health. Leslie makes us feel like we are right there exercising with them. I don't mind the music at all. HighLy recommended for those of you that out of shape. ... Read more

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Jane Fonda on Valium--that's what Leslie Sansone seems like in Walk &Firm for Older Adults. But that's a good thing, especially if you're the"older" person this half-hour is aimed at. Sansone takes you through her gentlein-home walking program with a peppy (but not too chipper) spirit on a set thatlooks like a barely furnished living room. She doesn't bother with a cast ofdozens--it's just you and your private exercise guru. After a low-key warm-upthat includes walking, mild kicks, and mini-squats, the pace picks up. Mildaerobic exercise is interspersed with firming and strengthening, using weightsof 2 pounds or less. Throughout, she cautions against doing a move that seemstoo difficult or using a weight that feels too heavy. This is aerobics for thereluctant exerciser: The only thing that really matters is that you keep moving.--Valerie J. Nelson ... Read more

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Thank you Leslie
I am close to 60 years old and have not exercised in years. I was told about Leslie Sansone tapes by my daughter and bought this one since it seemed suited to my needs. Well, I am amazed. I have been using it for 3 weeks and am feeling so much stronger and energized. I would definitely recommend this for seniors.

Effictive Gentle Excercise
Have been using this video for 2 weeks. It is very enjoyable, gentle on the joints and effective. Leslie's presentation is very pleasant and does nothing complicated. So easy to follow. ... Read more

Product Description

With Leslie Sansone's High Calorie Burn you'll be amazed how easy it is to walk two miles when you're at home in front of your TV. It's time to turn up the intensity with this totally energizing workout that really incinerates the calories. This program includes easy to follow warm-up and cool-down sections along with weight resistance for turning your body into a fat-burning machine. ... Read more

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Love That Leslie
When I first bought a Leslie Sansone tape, I was skeptical that walking inside my own home could get my heartrate up enough. I am 29 years old and in good aerobic shape. Her tapes really do get my breathing and sweating!
I really enjoyed this video. Leslie has REAL people in her videos, not ultra-fit models and I find that encouraging. She has people, throughout the workout, demonstrate modifications that may be done if you're not yet capable of exerting as much energy.
This video is only 30 minutes long (covers a 2 mile walk) and by the time I want to quit exercising, this video is nearly over. Leslie is charming and enthusiastic (although, I get tired of hearing her repeat the same phrase over and over). This is truly an excellent, non-strenous workout that leaves me feeling that I HAVE worked out.

A great cardio workout that just flies by!!
Ive only done this tape twice, but I can already say I love it. Ive only just recently heard of Sansone's "indoor walking" and was interested because the snow and ice keep me from taking my baby on walks. Yes, Leslie is very chipper and excited, but it doesnt bother me. The people on this tape are REAL people..all shapes and sizes. Old, young, heavy, and fit. There is a lot of chatter, but it sorta keeps things from getting dull. If you ever get sick of hearing the chatter, just turn the volume on mute and play your own music. The tape starts with a warm up and learning the four basic (EASY) steps of indoor walking. Then you start your 2 mile walk with basic upper body exercises and small weight work thrown in...very easy. It starts slow, then the intensity level does go up until you are sweating and then the cool down begins to ease those muscles. The meter at the bottom of the screen tracks how "far" you've walked. At the end of the half hour, you actually feel as if you walked 2 miles, but had the benefit of doing upper body work as well. This tape is easy and effective. I recommend it to anyone - regular exercisers and new exercisers alike.

Great workout for losing weight!!
I love this video! When I started using this video, about 8 months ago, I weighed in at a whopping 263 pounds and i'm about 5'4. My doctor said I needed to lose weight because I was at a high risk of certain diseases. So, I decided to try this Leslie Sansone's video. I started on her one mile walk and then gradually switched to the 2 mile walk. Well, so far I've lost 60 pounds! And I'm not done yet!

If your extremely overweight or a beginner, I do suggest starting on one of her one mile walks first, that way you can get use to exercising. Her video's are very easy too do, but they do get you sweating and breathing hard. I recommend them to all my family and friends!!

This is so Easy to do
I love this workout, because I am not the exercising type, but this workout makes me want to get up and get moving. I started about 3 months ago and I gave up. I have started again and I am really motivated this time. Leslie makes it easy to do this. She is not intimidating at all, anyone can do this.

Good Half-Hour Workout
This is my 5-year-old's favorite workout video. Whenever I put a workout video in, she asks me if I'm doing this one. I like the basic moves (I'm not very coordinated). Whether you use the weights (purchased separately) or not, you can get a good full-body workout. I like the on-screen meter that tells you how far you've walked. When I want a really intense workout, I do this one right after the 3-mile one. ... Read more

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This is the best of the best!
I just got this video in the mail today and did it immediately- it satisfied me beyond my expectations. You start out with a slow warm up, reviewing the four basic steps- walking, side steps, knee lifts, and kicks. The music really gets you into the mood to burn fat! The pace picks up and you start really doing power walking at its best. Leslie integrates arms into the workout, and after about 14-15 minutes, you have finished one mile! The workout gets more intense than ever and the 2nd mile is the fastest mile of them all. Aerobic walking takes over, and Leslie shows us some variation in the arms and the steps, and we move around the room. The walking is very brisk. The third mile comes before you know it, and Leslie shows you new steps like double kick backs, tapping with double side steps, grape vine, and more. The fourth mile also goes by quickly, and before you know it you are cooling down after a great workout! Of course there is stretching.

I recommend this video to everyone- it is really for all ages (there are people in this video that range from 20 to 72!!!). It gets your heart pumping and it really makes you sweat!

Leslie Rocks
I've been using Leslie's workout videos for years and I believe the 4 mile super challenge is her best so far. If you're just starting to exercise again or you're out of shape you might want to start with mile 1 or 2 but if you feel that you need a bigger challenge, that is fun and very motivating, mile 4 super challenge is for you. The music helps you keep a fast pace, Leslie's postive attidude keeps you from wanting to quit, and the exercises throughout the program are so simple that anyone with two left feet can do them. I own several of the Walk Away the Pounds videos because I can mix and match the different miles and create my own exercise program. These are wonerful videos and anyone who wants a workout that is challenging but easy to follow should try them in a heartbeat.

AWESOME workout - my favorite of all WATPs!
This is a pure walking workout; i.e., no "accoutrements" like bands or hand weights. Very similar to the Express 3 Mile in terms of the music, the set and the group of walkers (but the 3 Mile uses the stretch bands). Loved the music--very hip and dancey, like club music, which I love. I have done this workout 2 or 3 times so far and it is fantastic. "Joyful" is the word that came to mind when I was doing it. The miles go by so fast, there was never a point where I was thinking "OH GAWD, when are we getting to the next mile?!" I MUCH prefer this to the older 4-mile WATP I have which has SOOOO much repetition of the same movement that I get exhausted and annoyed at the same time. This one gets a big THUMBS UP from me!

power walk
This is a nice long workout pretty low impact a wonderful workout for all ages i would reccomend this to all.

Fantastic!
This exercise video is perfect for someone who does not like to exercise! ... Read more

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Nice laid back way to sweat!
I actually bought this tape for a friend who is returning to exercise after a several year lapse- but she has knee problems, so I wanted to check out the intensity and impact of this video. This is low impact, low intensity. I did this one last night- all three miles (the viewer who mentions weights is mistaken- they are referring to a different video, there are no weights in this one). I had fun, worked up a sweat, and couldn't believe I did a three mile walk! I normally do yoga (Patricia Walden), pilates (Jennifer Kries!) and I do some form of cardio everyday (Denise Austin is a fav!). I consider myself to be in great shape. But, some days you just don't want to MOVE. Some days you don't FEEL like exercising. On those days, pop this in! You will hear some lovely Christian music, listen to a motivational speaker (she goes light on the religion), and know that you MOVED and got your heart rate up.

I agree that those who do exercise regularly (me) will need to make the moves slightly bigger and more arm movements to increase intensity- but any workout can be modified. And for those who are just starting out, try the one mile, take it easy, and just see what you can do- You will be surprised at how quickly a mile passes, and how glad you will feel to know that YOU walked one MILE!

And then when you feel stronger progress to two... and then to doing all three miles at once. :-)

I like that Leslie says this workout is to help you *connect*- physicially, mentally, and *spiritually*. I think this is going to be a great workout for my friend!

Great For Beginners!
I think these workouts are wonderful! They have easy moves... the music is great... and Leslie really helps to motivate you! I would recommend this workout tape to beginners or those of us who don't like/can't do hard moves (like placing your foot above your head). I also enjoy this workout because I can do it in only 20 minutes... and if I want a harder workout, I can add simple things, like bigger arm movements, on my own! This video would probably be great for older adults too! Best of all... it inspired my faith! Leslie challenged me to take care of the body that God has given me! (Although I did not agree with her comment that there is exercise equipment in Heaven! I thought that when I got there... I would instantly become a size 4!!!)

Good for Christians and non-Christians
I have been doing this video almost every day for the last several weeks. I always look forward to this fun and simple workout. In the past I have dreaded my other workout tapes and barely gotten through them. I have noticed that Leslie has a little trouble staying on beat at times so I just look away and keep my own pace with the music.

I am not a Christian, but do not mind the music at all. I would recommend this tape and any of her others.

It's Working for Me!
This workout is really working for me. In two months, I've lost inches on my waist and other "problem areas". It's very upbeat and helped me beat the winter blues. The setting and music is great. My only complaint is that Leslie could be accused of being too positive - sometimes I have to turn the volume off and just do the workout quietly or to other musice.

a lite toning video - great for non-exercisers, older adults
I have rented Leslie Sansone walking videos from the library and really liked them. I thought this would be a recently made walking video, so I ordered it. This is a fine video, but it's not a walking video. Get this only if you want a weights-optional toning video. In this video you work on muscle strengthening, not walking. So choose carefully. Happy exercising! ... Read more

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A Reviewer from Michigan
I excercise five times a week with one of Leslie's videos plus once a week weight training class. I'm in my late forties and have dropped cholesterol and blood pressure with this program. This workout is quite easy if you can do Leslie's other tapes. I like the fact that she is alone and doesn't talk to people excercising with her. She demonstrates the moves well. The Challenge with the stretchie band is also easy to follow and does not prove difficult. I'm not sore the day or two after either. One segment explains the moves. The two excercise segments takes about 20 min. each. Frankly, I'd like to see more Walk Away the Pounds with more weights and stretchie-band routines and let others lead the Pilates. Leslie has found her niche with the walking videos and should stay with that. ... Read more

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Hooray! A trainer who looks like a real person!
I own about a dozen exercise videos, and boy is it refreshing to see a video where the instructor looks real. Sometimes I stare at my TV in disbelief at the perfect bodies of the people in these videos, and how they do endless repetitions like robots with perfect form. I find it actually DEmotivating at times. Leslie Sansone provides a nice reality check as she stresses the benefits of exercise rather than how far short of some ideal body we might be. She is warm and convincing and she cues well. Her style of simple yet effective moves suits me fine. You can vary the intensity of this workout with the addition of hand weights. She uses weighted gloves, which isn't indicated on the box, a minor complaint. Give it a try if you're in the mood for a lower-key style.

Great workout for beginners!!!
Before I got this video I was not really into "exercise", but her commercials always looked upbeat and relatively easy, so I gave her a try. All I can say is WOW! Im so glad I did. Leslie Sansone's workouts have changed my life, and it all started with this one! It was extremely easy to follow, and I felt great everytime I did it. I also started to see results immediately. I had been dieting for 10 weeks before I got her video, and I had stalled in my weight loss. Once I started doing her workout every other day, the pounds started coming off again. I was able to meet my goal, and keep that goal maintained. She opened up a whole new world for me. Now I go to a health club several times a week, and work out with weights. Although I haved moved on to the next level of fitness, her videos are the best place for a beginner who is struggling with weight loss, to start. Believe me, her system works!!

Fabulous!
After sitting on the shelf for weeks, I decided to start exercising and boy am I glad I did. I was expecting to be discouraged after the first routine, but Leslie keeps you motivated. She targets key problem areas of the body and those lunges really [work]! You're not bopping all around your living room doing this video. This is definitely for the low key exerciser. You do get a great workout and work up a nice sweat. The length is approximately 30 minutes. Just enough time to not bore you after awhile. She moves into each exercise at a steady pace which allows you to keep up with her. I highly recommend this video to anyone just starting out.

It works!
I have several Leslie Sansone videos and I look forward to this one the most. She looks real, she's alone, she's her pleasant self, but doesn't have any irritating chatter in this one. One pointer, the second set of lunges - on the first side, she does 8 and maybe because she adds arm movements, she does 18 on the other side. I just decided to do 12 on each side (you can even do the "french press arms" both times for a better work out) and I end the same time she does. That way, I feel more "evenly exercised". The rest is easy to follow and just great! I've lost 1 1/2 inches in my hips and I found that on family bicycle outings, I could ride faster and longer than my kids and my husband! Everyone was surprised, especially me!

We've done the (seemingly) impossible!
When I was diagnosed with diabetes and told to lose weight, I wilted because it seemed impossible to lose all that abdominal fat,especially since I had come to dislike exercise in my obese state. Also, with the onset of winter and slippery walking conditions my favorite exercise seemed to be a difficult choice. But Leslie's tapes solved all those problems. What I like best about them is (1) there are a minimum of moves to master and (2) the pacing is perfect; just as you think you can't do any more of a move, she gets you back to the basic walk which gets your energy and strength back so that you're ready for the next variation. Also the timing of 30 minutes fits easily into a busy schedule. (I have even adapted her workout to be used with Peter Jennings' newscast, using the commercial breaks to do 3 reps of 2 flights of stairs each during commercials.) I heartily recommend this tape, especially knowing that if it gets too tame, there's a three mile tape to which to graduate. By the way, I've lost 20 lbs. in two months. ... Read more

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Not my favorite Leslie tape
While I love Leslie's walking tapes, this is not my favorite. Her fat burning 3 Mile with the 2-lb. weights is a much better workout IMO. Also, her 4 Mile Super Challenge is a great workout. This one was a disappointment.

Good i use it every other day.
I have almost all of her tapes, This one is good, i dont care for the Stretchie, i like the ones with weights better I think they work harder. but this one goes well with my others. I use it a bit because i can do it in the bedroom Its easy to follow. and works you moderate level. try it.

Great Video!
I love this video! I usually walk 3 miles outdoors--but due to cold weather I have moved my walk to the den. This video is a good workout and easy to follow!

Fun And Challenging!
I just tried Leslie Sansone's Walk Away The Pound Express 3 Mile Advanced Walk and it is definitely a winner. I could feel the glutes and hamstrings really getting a deep workout. The atmosphere is very colorful, the exercisers are dressed the same and there are all shapes and sizes of people whom appear in the dvd. Leslie is soooo encouraging and excellent with the cueing of new moves. I am looking forward to doing this one again and again!

Great Exercise Program!
This exercise program is great. You don't even realize that you are walking 3 miles, the time goes by fast, and you won't get bored, because you are always switching steps, but it isn't confusing like some video exercise programs I've done. You maintain a nice pace throughout, and the warm-up/cool-down times are good. I highly recommend this tape. ... Read more

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Good for you. You're ready to start the workout you can stick with for life. You will be amazed how fast 1 mile goes by --- and how much better you'll feel afterwards. Justa mile a day keeps the fat away ( and the stress and the health problems and the aching back) So dust off that VCR and give it a workout as we GET UP AND GET STARTED ... Read more

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Great starter exercise video!
I bought this video when it got too cold too walk outside and have really enjoyed working out with it. The steps are very basic and simple. You can quickly master them. The entire workout is only about 20 minutes so I am able to stay motivated and get it done every morning. I have been using it now for about a month and I haven't gotten bored with it at all. And best of all, along with cutting out sweets it has helped me lose almost 10lbs already! If you are just getting started or have trouble finding time for a workout I really recommend this tape. All you need is about 2 sq ft of space and some 1-2lb weights.

A real Blessing
think Leslie Sansone has delivered what she promises... a series of walking tapes that burn calories at the quicker paces and help you see a progression in your level of fitness. I bought the 3-tape set that came with the weights; it contains this 1-mile workout and the following 2- and 3-mile workouts. They are really easy to follow and do get your heart rate up. Very low impact; great for those with bad knees or bad backs, whatever. My only complaint (and the reason why I can't give the whole set 5 stars) is because she does not spend enough time on stretching at the end of the video. The stretches are limited to deep breathing and reaching, then a simple calf stretch. If you don't want to suffer the consequences of overly tight muscles, do some of your own stretches after the tapes are done.

Thank you Leslie!
I've been doing this tape for about 5 times a week for about 5 or 6 weeks and haven't gotten sick of it yet. I have 3 small children and getting out for a regular brisk walk is nearly impossible. I can get up before the kids, pop in this tape (it's about 18 minutes long) and start my day off right before the chaos begins! I've struggled with regular aerobic exercise for years...it was always too hard or too boring. I've never kept up any other routine this long...and the results are great. I haven't changed my diet and am losing about 1/2 to 1 pound for week...which is great for a nursing mom like me! Part of the video calls for 2 2-lb. weights. For the first few weeks I didn't use them and still felt like I was working hard--one of the walkers in the video doesn't use weights so you have someone to follow. There is also another walker that uses small range of motion for those who want to work their way into it. I love this tape! I've conquered the exercise guilt!

WOW
This video is for you, if you are relatively sedentary and want to start an exercise program that won't make you feel like crying. Many times I have purchased workout videos that claimed that they were for beginners, and found out that their definition of beginner was much healthier than I was! That is not the case here! I have disabling arthritis and Fibromyalgia and was able to keep up with this tape without suffering for it later. This is a wonderful place to start back toward a healthy body. Buy it now!

Walk Away the Pounds with Leslie Sansone
I love this workout. I have heart and lung problems, but, I want to exercise. Most exercise programs are too tiring for me.
This video is not too intense that I can't do it. Most videos just make me upset because, I can't do them. This one actually make me proud of myself because I can complete it. ... Read more

Product Description

You don't have to spend hours in the gym to get a leaner, trimmer, stronger you. In fact, you don't have to leave your living room. With Walk Away the Pounds for Abs, you can get a great workout that challenges every muscle in your body, firms those hard-to-tone places, burns fat and works your abs - all at the same time! ... Read more

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Great tapes
I got this set as a gift and started as part of my New Year's resolution. I have lots of other exercise tapes BUT I use this set. It is hard to get started on a lot of exercise tapes but this set is different. The moves aren't so hard that you never feel like doing the tape again. I have started other tapes and got a few minutes into the tape only to say this is too hard. This is good for people of varying levels of fitness. If you aren't in good shape, you start with the 1 mile and do what you can and build up your endurance. If you are in pretty good shape then you use the 2 & 3 mile tapes most of the time. I have recommended these tapes to friends and would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants to lose weight and improve their body. I have lost 12 pounds in 7 weeks by using these tapes and trying to improve my eating habits. The exercise belt really gives a good upper body & ab workout.

A great low-imact workout!
I have many workout videos on my shelf, but until I discovered Leslie Sansone's Walk Away tapes, they mostly just collected dust. The wonderful thing about Leslie's in-home walking workout is that it is easy (no difficult choreography or quick movement changes to confuse you), fast (you can choose the 15-min:1 mile, 30-min:2 mile, or 45-min:3 mile depending on how much time you have), and effective! Using both Weight Watchers and daily 2 or 3 mile walks, I have managed to lose 15 lbs. in 5 weeks!

While this might not be the best choice for someone looking for a super high-energy workout, it is perfect for those who prefer a no frills way to exercise out some stress and calories. Also nice is the fact that her exercise crew represents all body types - while there a few "perfect" figures, there are also those who may look more like you or me.

I like the walk-away belt; it provides just enough tension to work the muscles of your arms and back without burning you out. I've never had a problem with the belt, though I'm skeptical of Leslie's assertion that it will help tone your abs just by wearing it during the workout...I've yet to see it.

All in all, I will never buy another workout video again, and am getting rid of all the others I own. If a busy stay-at-home mom can finally make the time to exercise daily - and ENJOY it - what other endorsement does it need?!

lost 18 pounds
I really like these videos...by cutting out pop and drinking lots of water and cutting back on my overall eating I lost 18 pounds in 2 months. I do the videos 4-6 times a week (usually the 2 mile tape)..if I do not have much time tho I do the 1 mile tape..it is great tho..just be sensible and cut back and excerise and you WILL see results. also I have NEVER had problems w the belt..tho her voice DOES start to bother me when you have her memorized LOL..so I play the radio over her...HTH...good luck!!

Video shows band that broke! Did you catch it?
As a stay at home parent who has limited time for exercise, these tapes are simply awesome! I just had another baby and wanted to get back into shape slowly. These tapes are perfect. Very easy to follow along and you do feel it working immediately. Finally an exercise series I look forward to doing. Now, about the bands. I'm surprised no one else mentioned this yet. Mine are still in tact but the past reviews here mention the bands breaking. I chuckled since I noticed just the other day that one of the exercisers in the video broke her band! Its on the 2 mile tape, look for the blonde woman in the back row on the right. You see her exercising and then all of a sudden you see her look surprised and then glance down at her hand. She's only holding one unattached handle :) She shrugs as if she doesn't know what to do. Then when they pan back over she is not wearing the belt and shortly later you see her with a whole new belt in tact. Guess they couldn't edit that out but it was amusing to confirm that yes, these bands do break. I use my hand weights which also give a wonderful workout. I highly recommend this video set to anyone who wants to get or stay in shape.

What's with the belt???
I have almost all of Leslie Sansone's tapes. This by far is the poorest one; only because of the belt. I choose to do these workouts without it. The belt hinders my movements. The videos are wonderful and the exercises can be completed without the belt. All of her tapes do a wonderful job of targeting total body fitness. Save your money and put it towards her new series "Walk away the pounds express." ... Read more

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A GREAT & EFFECTIVE, EASY TO FOLLOW WORKOUT!!!
After purchasing several other workout videos, I happened to stumble acrossed Leslie's Walk Away The Pounds Express 2 Mile video. I had never heard of her and was skeptical, but decided to try it out. Wow...what a surprise! It was EXACTLY what I had been searching for! Leslie's program is very effective and yet it couldn't be easier to follow. There is no fancy footwork or frustrating moves to learn...it's soooo easy! The music is very motivating and fun. The workout incorporates both upper and lower body and is a great cardio workout and fat burner. I do this tape 5 days a week and have not yet grown bored with it. I will definitely be buying more of Leslie's tapes!

Duplicate Walk
Do not buy this video if you already have the "Express" videos. Because it was being marketed as a "new release" for September 2003, I ordered it thinking I would be getting a completely new 2 mile video. It is IDENTICAL to the first BRISK WALK 2 MILE video in the EXPRESS series. The only difference is the video box and the "as seen on tv" logo. I am not happy that I wasted my money. ... Read more

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Perhaps you're turned off of video exercises because the dance routines are too complicated. Maybe the moves are too difficult, the music too loud, the tone too "rah rah." Or maybe you're just not as supple as the kids in the videos; a high-impact workout can be deadly to bad knees. The antidote to the The Grind and Crunch aerobics is Leslie Sansone's 2 Mile Walk. This is the perfect beginner's workout for all ages and all sizes. She calls her program Walkaerobics, and while there's more low-impact aerobics than walking, her style is clear, simple, and easy to follow. The idea is that you can walk two miles in the comfort of your own home. The steps are basic--side steps, forward steps, gentle arm movements. If the grapevine is too difficult for you, Leslie encourages you to just do two side steps. If you haven't the space to walk forward four steps, she lets you know you can do it in place. Every quarter mile, the "Fit-O-Meter" flashes on the bottom of the screen, telling you how long you've walked, how far you've gone, and your speed (assuming, of course, you're keeping up with the beat of the low-key music). This provides a clear way to provide goals for yourself--as Leslie says, walk a quarter mile, walk one mile, walk whatever you're comfortable with and then fast forward to the cool down. While the testimonials at the beginning of the tape are extraneous, the workout itself is a terrific introduction to exercise, and easy enough that it just may give you the motivation to break a sweat. --Jenny Brown ... Read more

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Leslie's Best Exercise Video
I like several of Leslie Sansone's walking workout videos, but this is her best. From best to worst, here's how I rank the five I own:

2-MILE WALK -- her best video. Good pace, lots of variety. Not too hard for a beginner. It has a mileage gauge, which helps keep me going. (1996)

MIRACLE MILE -- a 1-mile walking workout in 15 minutes, plus a cool down and stretches. Great for those days when I haven't much time but I want to get some quick exercise in. Also good on days of cramps, if tired, etc. (1996)

WEIGHT LOSS WALK -- has 3 20-minute segments of 1 mile, 1.5 miles, and 1.5 miles. Excellent for variety. Handy for those days when I want a different distance. Segments can be done alone or combined for a wide variety of distances -- up to 4 miles. A mix of familiar and different movements. Some of the exercises are a little goofy but it's good variety. Don't like the silent gaps between songs. (1993)

Not recommended:
PLUS 40 WORKOUT -- A 2-mile workout, not nearly as good as "2-MileWalk". Has silent gaps between songs. (1989)

WALK & FIRM -- Leslie with hand weights doing safe and simple exercises. Unfortunately, I really can't get into it, and I've never finished the video. (1998)

Leslie's videos are hard enough but not too hard for people just getting back into exercise. When I use them daily (especially mornings) I find I'm much less hungry all day. I've lost 9 pounds in 3 weeks. I try to exercise daily but usually do so 4-6 times a week. I feel better, sleep better, and have better posture.

A good way to exercise
I bought this video, the "40 plus Walk Aerobics Video" and "Firm Up Fast" as a starter course. I found the "2 Mile Walk" and "Firm Up Fast" to be a good pair, for the following reasons. Leslie Sansone is a very engaging person with just the right amount of encouragement to keep me going. In the 2-mile walk, she does a better job of anticipating changes in steps and motion than in 40+, so it's easy to follow. The people in the studio with her are well synchronized, in contrast to the 40+ workout, where the disorganized bouncing and odd facial expressions (details! details!) are enough to throw me off stride. Leslie starts her count on the left foot in the two-mile walk and right foot in 40+, incidentally. As an over-weight, over-60 beginner, I can easily work up a sweat in the lunges, which occur in the first 3/4 mile and are too fast-paced for comfort, but it never gets any harder than that. I haven't noticed any weight loss after the first four weeks, but I haven't been paying much attention to dieting, either. I have noticed my pants fitting looser, however. The testimonials from happy walkers at the start of the video are annoying after the first time, but one can fast forward past them. Firm Up Fast gives easy exercises that still raise a sweat. Bottom line: I'm still motivated to use these two to exercise, and that's the main purpose.

Quick, Easy, and Painless
This is one of the BEST exercise videos I've used. It's easy on the joints but works out the whole body with a friendly group. Leslie is motivating but not loud; just offers easy encouragement. The 30 minutes goes by quickly!

Easy and Effective
This is my favorite excercise video. I've been using the VHS tape version for years, and now I have it on DVD! Naturally, the DVD version is much more convenient to use as I can go directly to the portion I need without fast forwarding or rewinding the tape when I'm done.

For a klutz like me, Leslie Sansone has been a God send. Even when I've been at my heaviest, this video was possible to do. And yet even though it is easy with no complicated dance steps, it certainly works! No matter what my level of fitness is, this video gets my heart pumping!

Leslie is upbeat, positive, and encouraging. When she smiles directly at the camera and says "Good!" I feel she is talking to me! The exercisers who join her on the video are regular people, not all of whom are at the peak of perfection, which makes me feel right at home. Finally, the exercises take very little room, so I can do the video in a spare bedroom or in the living room.

I've never gotten tired of this video, but just to expand my exercise horizons, I've also ordered several more Leslie Sansone DVDs.

Great Exercise Video
Best way to loose weight and stay in shape. Very easy to follow, and no exercise equipment really needed. ... Read more

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PERFECT if you are VERY out of shape!!
If I could give this video more than five stars I would. I have battled weight all my life and have been from a size 6 to a size 30! Unfortunately right now I'm at the size 30...very heavy,unhealthy,and unhappy with my body.

Well I remembered back when I was in great shape that a friend of mine often did some of leslie's videos. Back then I found them not challenging enough. But at the weight I am now I have found it extrememly hard to exercise, even just walking on the treadmill which I think is boring and I've always hated it.

I almost bought this video a few times and put it back thinking it would be just like all the other "beginner" videos I had tried before. So many of them were completly beyond what I could do that they left me feeling overwhelmed and defeated not being able to keep up or complete them.

Thank god I finally bought this one. I've only had it 3 days but I couldn't be happier. The first time I put it in I expected the worst and got the best! This is the first workout I've completed in a couple of years and let me tell you it felt great mentally and physically!!

The moves couldn't be more simple and the time goes so fast you won't believe it. I honestly thought she was still warming up when it showed the meter thingee saying you were half done!! It is completly doable for me and I am in the worst shape(out of breath just walking across the room). So if I can do it I know you can.

Another great thing is Leslie isn't nearly as annoying as some of those other bouncy instructors. Yes,it is dorky at times but I just try to overlook it.

So please if you are like me and feel like you don't know where to start....START HERE!!! Trust me you will be so glad you did!

GREAT!
I loved this video! It was very easy to walk with. The time goes by very fast. If you just want to do an easy exersise, this is the one to do! Leslie is very ease to watch! She talks through the video, but it is not constant. I find this video very enjoyable. I even look forward to it after a long days work. How many people can say that! By the time the exersise is over, I can feel how it has worked on my muscles.

Great beginner's workout
I recommend this video for a newbie who wants an easy way to start exercising, or for a pro who just wants to get in a quick 15-minute workout in the comfort of her/his own home.

I live in a second-floor apartment, so I was concerned about getting a good exercise video that wouldn't disturb my downstairs neighbors. WATP is great for this reason. The moves never require a lot of bouncing around. The video requires you to walk in place, and alternate this with various stretches.

I never thought the video was too tough; in fact, it was a simple motivating workout with just the right intensity level I was looking for.

I'd especially recommend the WATP Success 3-pack of videos that comes with the "Stretchie" band. This set includes the one-mile walk, as well as two-mile and three-mile walks. ... Read more

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It's Good.
I have been using Leslie's Walk Away the Pounds Express II 4 mile walk tape (which I really have enjoyed) and was looking for something new when I discovered this tape. I think Leslie's queing has really improved. She still talks almost non-stop, but it's not as annoying as some of her other tapes. I used 2 lb weights (read too many stories about the belt not holding up well, so didn't get it) and really could feel this.

Collage Video catalogue rates this tape as intermediate. I have been exercising regularly for the last 3 years, and I have to say that this tape had me breathing hard by the end. A couple of the "regulars" who appear in almost all her tapes mentioned that it was "tough" for them too!

The music is good and loud enough to hear, unlike some of her previous tapes. Only she does tend to use the same songs over and over on her various tapes. There's at least one song on this one that is on her 2 Mile and 4 Mile Walk Off Weight Vol 2 and Vol 3 series. That's a little irritating.

It's fast paced and before you know it, you're done. It's a keeper.

Very good workout !!
I find this tape to be a very good upper body workout. While first using it, I found my arms really getting tired and feeling the "burn" --but after several weeks it is quite easy. Generally I do the 3 mile walking tape and then this 3 miles for abs tape--really a good fat burner.

Great Video to work up to!
I bought this video as a set with the ab belt that goes with it. You could just at easy use weights instead of the belt. It might even be better b/c you have to tuck in the handles of the belt often.

I like the video best of all three. If you know Leslie, she tends to talk a bit much at times. But it's not as bad in this video. But anyone's chatter will get annoying when you listen to it over and over. That's why it's good to have more than one video so you have variety. It also helps you stick to it better.

Even when I only want to do a mile or two I usually pick this video and then fast forward to the cool down when I'm ready. You really feel this workout. It's one that you have to work up to. The first time I tried it I couldn't get through it. And this was after about 3 weeks of doing the 1 and 2 mile with no problem.

I am blessed with coordination, but you really don't have to have much to do any of her workout videos. If you can raise your hand and kick your leg at the same time you can do a Leslie Sansone video. I wouldn't start with the 3 mile first but you should have no problem getting to it. If you don't have this tape and want more of a challange than the 2 mile this will help you. It does repeat a lot of the moves she uses in ever other tape, but it works so why change it?

I ended up losing 10 pounds in 6 weeks without changing my eating habits (I eat my fair share of carbs!). I also lost 2 1/2 inces off my waist and some off my arms and legs. My hubby commented on how much difference he saw! ... Read more

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Walk the Walk - Excellent!
I found this video at Target this past Saturday and watched it when I got home. Needless to say, I got it out Sunday morning to do the workout. I was thrilled with it! It was easy, but I could feel everything I did. I have Leslie's 1, 2 and 3 mile Walk Away the Pounds tapes and enjoy all of them. This is a bit different in that you are firming, not doing aerobic exercise - which is exactly what I was looking for. There's not so much chatter, as she only has 2 on the floor with her, versus a large group. The music is very insprirational, which I thoroughly enjoyed too. I highly recommend this one for those who are just beginning to exercise, as well as those who just want something a little different from the walking.

Walk Videos are the best
I have most of her walk videos and used all of them all the time so it doesn't get boring. Her videos are low impact and fun and the best part is that you can do them right at home. if you don't have the room to walk around you can just walk in place. Upper and lower body workouts! I say they are all a 10+

Excellent Workout..... Two Thumbs Up ! Leslie's the Best
I love it !
Leslie and her two instructor's lead you through 4 diffrent strength training excercises, walking to warm up, upper body with dumbbells, lower body with ankle weights and abs on the floor.And finally full body stretching.If you like any of Leslie's videos from 1998 to present.. you will love this one.There's not a lot of chatty people,and the music is beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a powerful and complete workout in 35 mins. ... Read more

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An oldie but goodie!
I started Walk Aerobics with the 2 Mile Walk and love it. My video is worn out so I needed to get something new. I purchased this set because of cost and it looked like it was going to give me a little more to choose from. Though it is "old" in dress and music, it still does what it says it will. I highly recommend Leslie Sansone's Walk Aerobics. Who cares how the people are dressed compared to today? Not me. As long as the workout is helping me accomplish my goal of being healthy with excercise, I'm satisfied!

Older Walking Workout Set with Leslie
This 3-DVD set includes:
- Miracle Mile DVD
- 2-Mile Walk
- 4-Mile Weight Loss Walk

If you are a veteran of the Walk Away The Pounds walking program, you will have no problem completing these walking workouts. It is a do-able supplement to the Walk Away workouts, for days when you don't want to use weights and need a little more variety. These DVDs do not have any strength training, and uses very little in the way of arm movements. They are purely cardio workouts.

However, there are a few things that really date these DVDs. Be aware that they are a re-released old workout from 1992. The music is very dated. Leslie is also continually referring to using a VCR with the workout: "Fast forward to the cool down" or "if you didn't catch this step, rewind and do it again." The clothes and hair styles also really date this DVD, from the "big sock" look to the layered leotards.

The moves themselves are more complicated than her Walk Away workouts. For example, she has you doing several variations on side steps - lots and lots of 80's style grapevines, stepping to the corners at an angle, and even backwards side steps.

The bonus features on all of the DVDs include a short biography of Leslie (non-interactive), and a URL link to Current Video (the manufacturer). For example, The 2-mile DVD features a three-minute introduction, where the walkers themselves are interviewed about the walking workouts and their success with them. Leslie then introduces the walkers (the same walkers as the "Miracle Mile" DVD). What I really appreciate about Leslie's choice of walkers is that they are "real" people. One of the walkers lost over 100 pounds!

While I really appreciate Leslie's Walk Away Workouts, I find this release to still need some tweaking (how about a make over?). I only use it occassionally, to throw some variety into my workouts. If you're bored, and looking for something else to try with Leslie, give this a go.

Excellent Workout
This re-released DVD offers three different DVD's:

The first DVD is the "Miracle Mile". This offers a great workout if you are in a hurry one morning or you just do not have the energy to pursue a two or three mile workout. Yes, the DVD is dated, looks to be early 90's to me, but the workout is just as good as her current releases! As long as I am sweating and I feel good, I do not mind the dated looks, styles, etc.

The second DVD is the Two Mile Challenge. It is not hard at all and takes all of 25 minutes. This is what I do on a regular day and I can DEFINITELY feel AND see a difference-even within just a week. Just between us girls, my legs and the ::gasp:: cellulite is actually going away and firming up! (I've had a big struggle with this, but I do have a small case of it). I feel better and look forward to getting up and working out before even worrying about breakfast!

The third DVD is the Weight Loss 4 Mile Challenge. It contains three segments. The first segment is only 1 mile long in which Leslie walks by herself doing her "common" walkaerobic moves and feels more like a warm up to me. During the second segment, Leslie is joined by two older ladies and one older man. The moves are the same, but longer and more intense if that makes sense. This segment is 20 minutes long which includes a 1.5 mile walk! In the third segment, Leslie is joined by three younger ladies, which is where the challenge really kicks in. After going 2.5 miles, you have to give it everything you've got to make it. This segment is also 20 minutes long with a 1.5 mile walk. Followed by a cool-down, this is my absolute FAVORITE L.S. Walking DVD.

I highly recommend these DVD's for anyone who likes to walk in the comfort of your home, lose weight sensibly, variety of workouts and who do not have alot of time for working out. Leslie is an angel! Her programs are absolutely amazing. Remember, activity before food, and you'll stay healthy always!

Good Luck and God Bless! :)

P.S. One more thing I forgot to mention, when I started segment two of the 4 mile walk, I felt as if I was learning Salsa moves! Leslie wants you to tap, put your hips into it, so on and so forth. Later on, I kinda laughed to myself with Leslie said, "C'mon, it's just like the Mambo". This is why I LOVE Leslie and this DVD--it just does not feel like "working out" but you come out sweating everytime. Have fun!!

This is a great work-out!
The Walk series are absolutely fantastic! I've been a walker for many years, going about 4 miles a day three to four times a week plus. This is great when the weather is bad and the treadmill gets way too boring. Leslie keeps you motivated and makes the workout fun! I also have asthma and have no problems doing this workout, where I have difficulty with any aerobic type routines! Great if you're just starting out or if you exercise regularly!

I absolutely love these DVDs
My sister recomended these DVDs to me a few months ago. She has four kids currently-all in the space of just under six years. When I saw her last, she had lost SIXTY pounds just doing these DVDs a couple of times a week. I just had my second child, and after a dibilitating car accident, well needless to say, I need to loose a lot of weight. So I decided to try these DVDs. I have had them a little over a week and have done both the one mile and the two mile-infact I just finished the two mile a few minutes ago. They are great! They are very low impact-I have bad knees from the car accident, and a plate in my left arm, also from the accident, and I can do the two mile without any pain in my knees, and I can do push ups which I haven't done in almost four years! They are fun and easy, and I can tell already that I am loosing weight. It only takes a half hour to do the two mile, which I can still do with two kids. I also like this because I am so much overweight, I can do this in the comfort of my own living room, without the uncomfortable stares of other people at the gym or the track. Also, you can move around up and back, side to side, but you don't have to. It is very flexable. Currently I am living in a hotel room in MS while my husband is in Air Force training, and I can do it easily in my 12x9 hotel room. I highly recomend this to anyone who will listen ... So buy and enjoy! ... Read more