Kathy Smith - Matrix Method: Power Walk for Weight Loss (DVD, 2006)

This is another excellent workout by Kathy Smith. It is easy to follow and gives you the option of adding weights if you wish to increase the level of intensity and giving your arms a little toning while doing the walking workout. It's also broken up into 3 segments, 2 of walking and the 3rd of core training then stretching so you can have a quick workout or a little longer one depending on your mood and schedule. I like the fact there is very little floor work and that's only in the cool down, stretching section. The background scenery is interesting to look at and the music is enjoyable. This is a great workout for a beginner or for the more advanced on a taking it easy but want to get in a workout day. To describe it in one word, fun!

I am a regular of the Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds DVDS, and I must say Kathy Smith took it up a notch with this one. The diversion of the backrounds constantly changing was very interesting. I was more focused on watching the backrounds, before I knew it the workout was over. I really like that aspect. The added use of handweights during the walk really packed a punch with the abs. I like the fact that you dont have to get on the floor to get a great abs workout. Abs, Cardio and Sculpting all rolled into one, what more could you ask for? I definitly felt the burn with this one, and will be using it again and again.

As for the negatives, all I can say is sometimes the queing comes fast and unexpected. Kathy goes wild with the weights, and it sometimes seems like shes holding feathers instead of hand weights. I found myself wondering how she could move so fast with those weights. I had to remind myself that Kathy is in superb physical condition, and can move a bit faster than others. I just moved to my own pace. Form is not expressed enough in this dvd. Maybe thats why I had trouble with some of the moves. The only other thing I can think of that wasnt awesome was the scenery changing often, and sometimes it appeared like Kathy was super-imposed onto the backrounds. This was a reason some of the queing looks off a bit.

Other than that, I really enjoyed this workout. It was completely different than anything else I have tried, and trust me Ived tried a lot!!!!
If you like Leslie Sansone, give this one a try. Im happy I did!