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Leslie Sansone 5-day Slim Down |
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| I like the fact that it is 5 miles programmable- you can do the number of miles you want from 1 to 5 and in between.Also liked is the fact each mile concentrates on a different body part.There is a general warm up mile then a upper body moves mile,lower body moves mile with some lunges and squats,then standing abwork, then a faster mile to finish off with. Using lite weights eg 2 lb dumbells with the upper body mile,lower body mile and the standing ab work really helps to target those areas.I did miss the music only option and the fun pop tunes from her walk slim series. - posted by Dulcy on 11/16/2008 |
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| A hit with my mom |
| I also wanted to add - I purchased this for my mom (she's coming up on 45 and working to get back into shape after a short hiatus from her walking due to some foot issues). She loves it. She's been sticking to doing one of the miles a day, 5-6 days a week, and said she's been feeling muscles she hasn't felt in a long time (particularly on the leg segment.) So again, for someone in the beginner to intermediate level, this would be a really great dvd to get started on your journey. =) - posted by N on 11/14/2008 |
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| Had to see what the fuss was all about... |
| So many people rave about Leslie Sansone, so I finally caved and bought this dvd to see what the hype was all about - it seemed to be the one with the least annoying banter. ;)
I did the entire dvd last night - and while it was pretty good - I do think that if I hadn't worn one pound wrist and ankle weights, and added a lot of intense arm movement throughout, my heart rate would never have gotten even close to the desired range. With that being said, I'm also used to working out to more advanced dvds than this one (think Cathe, Michael Olajide, Jillian Michaels).
I think for a beginner to intermediate, this would be a fabulous dvd to get! The fact that you can do anywhere from one to five miles, and mix and match the miles, makes it very versatile - plus you can always add weights and more movement like I did, to intensify things a bit more as you progress. If you're more advanced - you will likely not get as much from this dvd - but it's still a solid workout overall. I'm going to add it to my rotation a couple of times a month, just for something a little more low impact than I'm used to. Even the most workout addicted of us just have days where we don't feel like leaping all over the place. - posted by N on 11/9/2008 |
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| My Favorite |
| Love this workout and the music too! I like the fact that it's just Leslie...the gang is great, but after you hear the conversation interaction with them a few times, it gets old. Another nice feature is a beginner can start out on this workout and slowly work their way up to the 5th mile. I've been walking w/Leslie for about 12 years, and I always make her a part of my day. I have over 20 videos and to date, this is my absolute favorite. BTW, I didn't think it was possible, but I found muscles I didn't know I had!! - posted by Joanne on 11/8/2008 |
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| More varied than her previous releases |
| I find that Leslie's videos tend to all be the same. I wish she would adapt more easy aerobics moves into her videos to give them greater variety. Well, she's done a bit of that in this video: she's added tap-outs and alternating lunges. I find the music is better in this one too -- early 90s sounding techno which I like because it reminds me of my teenage years. Also the fact that Leslie leads this one by herself is better in a way because when she has that whole group of walkers with her, she seems more distracted trying to make conversation with them that she often cues late. This video is great and very motivating I think because of the music and Leslie leading by herself, but I hope she comes out with another 5-miler with more varied aerobic moves that she builds into mini-combinations that still offer the pace and intensity of her traditional works. Great job, Leslie, but I would like to see you add even more varied moves into your workouts so that they're more different from one another. - posted by Grace M. on 11/6/2008 |
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| all her workouts are the same |
| She's so boring, how did she become popular? The Firm, Prevention, Amy Bento and many, many others are so much more diverse. If you want more than 4 or 5 moves, get someone else. - posted by barbara on 11/3/2008 |
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| Great Workout |
| It's another great video from Leslie. I like the fact you have the option to do just one mile or up to five miles. The breakfast segment at the end it nice too. She gives some great tips. I love Leslie's motivation to keep walking even if you aren't a pro athlete and need to modify steps. I have several of her videos and this five day slim down is truly a keeper in the collection. God bless and good health to all. - posted by Christina on 10/22/2008 |
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| Beginners Can Use It Too! |
| I have tried Leslie's DVD's previously and I am just starting to exercise again. The movements are not complicated at all for me. She gives you the option of walking in place if you can't follow along or get too tired, which is nice. The music on this DVD does not bother me at all. I have done two of the one mile segments and have rested a day in between, because your leg muscles will be sore if you are a beginner or have physical limitations. Highly recommend this DVD; you won't be disappointed! - posted by Jan on 10/20/2008 |
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| My first Leslie workout video ... |
| This is the first time I've done a Leslie DVD and I loved it! I usually walk on the treadmill (BORING!!). Leslie makes walking FUN, the time goes by fast and I'm walking at a faster pace than on the treadmill. I walk a mile daily now in the a.m. without dreading it! This video is a wonderful addition to my workout routine. - posted by Kim on 10/12/2008 |
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| Love this workout |
| This is really one of Leslie's best DVDs in my opinion. That she is by herself makes a nice change, especilly when I use the DVD first thing in the morning. (can't handle lots of people in my lounge then , lol). Kinda do miss the gang though. The music is great, a little different to her other workouts and no repeats from previous releases ,as far as I can tell. I really like that the workouts focus on specific muscle groups each day, but still being total body at the same time. I have done the DVD in part several times and like all the segments. Yesterday, I tried the whole thing and I have to say , I got a really good workout. I am even a little sore today, lol. I work out regularly, have done so for many years, but doing the whole lot is challenging. I appreciated the long cooldown after the 5 miles, however I would have liked to have had the option of a second, shorter cooldown , for when you use the DVD as intended ,by doing just 1 mile. A 9 minute cooldown is way too long for that. But not a biggie, I do my own cooldown . Overall this will be a regular in my rotation. - posted by Barbara M on 10/5/2008 |
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