Leslie Sansone - Walk Away the Pounds: Walk and Kick (DVD, 2005)

Leslie definitely kicks her 30 minute workout up a notch with this Walk & Kick DVD. She uses kickboxing moves & adds a little more challanging walking moves to make this more interesting - and fast! She starts with a faster paced warm up, gradually building to a fast pace with her moves of walking in place, kicking, side steps, knee lifts & kick backs. She stays at the fast pace for a while, then slows down to start a set of kick boxing moves that last a few minutes. Then it's back to the fast pace again. She alternates fast walking with sets of kick boxing about 4 times. The kick boxing moves include bobbing, weaving, punching to the side, kicking to the front & back & feedbag. Some of the kick boxing moves might be a little awkward at first, but you'll get the hang of it quickly.

You're done before you know it, but you really get a good workout with this one!

I've been using Leslie's workouts for several months now, and I have to say honestly that I haven't lost a single pound because of them, BUT I have really toned & firmed my muscles & body. I look & feel better, look better in my clothes - I had been starting to look really sloppy. I get compliments from my husband all the time. I alternate using several of Leslie's workout during the week. If you're looking for something a little different than her normal 2 mile walks, you should give this a try.

Another plus is that weight bearing exercises help prevent bone loss, which is something I really have to watch out for.