Walk On: Walk the Weight Off 30 Day Plan [3 DVD Box Set] Walking Based Fitness Program for Women Over 40 at Home, Low Impact, High Results

I have all of Jessica’s walking DVDs and this set is by far my favorite because of its variety and bonus routines. She is her usual perky self and has Debbie (her mom) and her friend Beth as modifiers if you want lower or higher intensity. The set is bright white, which fits nicely with the colorful outfits the three are wearing. I really enjoyed the music – some of her DVDs use repetitive tunes but in this one the music is suited to the exercise you’re doing. A lot of moves are familiar but they didn’t feel overused and the bonus routines were excellent, especially the one for your back since it also works your core and glutes. I wish she had included more toning segments but that’s a minor quibble. Highly recommend! Here is a brief breakdown of each disc and the exercises included:Disc 1: Major Metabolism BoosterPyramid Power Walk (30 minutes): This was a fun walk that got the heartrate up! As it sounds, Jessica starts off slowly then increases the intensity until you’ve reached the top of the “pyramid” before bringing you back down. I wish she had kept us at the top of the pyramid a bit longer and that the warm up/cool down portions didn’t take so much time (i.e. you’re only really working for 20 minutes) but I enjoyed it nonetheless.Strength Interval Walk (30 minutes): I LOVED this routine! I have Jessica’s 21 Day Walk On program and while there is a Strength Interval Walk in that series (Shred and Tred) I liked this one much better. Jessica focuses on the chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps and back muscles; she also includes squats and lunges for the legs (these were less difficult than those on Shred and Tred). She as usual incorporates some ab work at the end such as side crunches and a few exercises done with weights. Many of the moves are combinations, such as plies with chest pulls and lunges with tricep kickbacks, which is a double bang for your buck.BONUS 20 Minute Chair Stretch: If you’re familiar with Jessica you’ll know most of these stretches already but they were relaxing and a good breather for your muscles. After working on your neck (think side to side head tilts) she does a modified warrior pose on the chair, forward folds, and side twists. She follows that with a few standing exercises to elongate the hamstrings and quadriceps.Disc 2: Three Weight Loss Walks15 Minute Calorie Burst: Similar to her other 15 minute walks but a bit faster; this would be good as an add-on or stand-alone if you’re short on time.30 Minute Fat Blaster: This walk alternates between 5 minutes of steady state moderate intensity and 5 minutes of higher intensity (10 minutes total for each) to get the heart rate up and the sweat pouring. V steps, uphill climbers, high knees, speed bag with shuffling, and jogging/power walking are all included. A lot of Jessica's signature moves but still fun and efficient! I know some complain about the 5 minute warm up and 5 minute cool down (i.e. only 20 minutes of really "working") I think it's better for the joints. I have a few of Jessica's workouts (10 Pounds Down: Better Body Blast and Barre Fitness, etc.) that don't include much of a warm up or cool down and while I do them on my own I think they're essential for beginners. Just my opinion!40 Minutes Mega Burn: This segment is intended to build endurance as although the walk is less intense than HIIT it keeps the heart rate elevated the entire time (i.e. no “breaks”). High knees, skaters, V steps, “karaoke” moves, grapevines, and hamstring curls are all here and usually accompanied by arm or ab work. I was sweating bullets but not out of breath; Jessica states that she wants us to be able to talk normally but in shorter sentences due to fast nature of the walk. Mission accomplished!BONUS 15 Minute Standing Abs: A series of ab exercises done standing that require a bit of balance. Side chops, twists with leg raises, and oblique crunches are included.Disc 3: 5 Day Fat BurnHIIT Walk (30 minutes): I normally HATE HIIT but I sort of liked this one. Jessica calls it a “party” and while I’d hardly go there it was more enjoyable than other HIIT routines I’ve tried. A lot of jogging, invisible jump ropes, low jacks, side to side shuffles, etc. I loved the music – it fit the segment perfectly. You didn’t need any cuing to know when the next HIIT round was because the music became faster paced!Toing Walk (30 minutes): In my opinion this was less about toning and more about cardio. Yes, Jessica uses the band to work your back, biceps, chest and triceps but I didn’t find the leg exercises challenging and band was sort of cumbersome to work with. I only had a 5 foot one and it was difficult to do some of the moves properly at that length.BONUS 15 Minute Healthy Back Workout: I have a strong back to begin with but these exercises are great for maintaining your core and posture. You’ll need a resistance band as she uses one for superman moves, standing arm raises, and bridges. She does the “dead bug,” which really works the abdominals and is quite unique. I loved this routine because it focuses on your back muscles, glutes and abs; she packs a lot into 15 minutes.

I ordered this workout program a week or so ago, it was delivered early - which is great because I was so excited to try this out! I immediately popped in one of the dvds and gave it a go! Now I would consider myself a fairly active person, I typically work out once a day and have been into fitness for over three years and have lost over 100 lbs (primarily by workout out at home). I have always used Leslie Sansone DVD's, especially when I first started exercising. Despite doing more intense workouts (Insanity, Turbo Fire, etc.) I have always gone back to walking DVDs for those days that you just don't want to go all out. Well my Leslie dvd's were getting blah and boring, even after getting some of her newer DVDs. I searched for an alternative - and up popped Jessica Smith! Even the previews to her Walk On dvd series was so appealing - The colours! The set! The music! and omg The MOVES! So needless to say, this was a breath of fresh air. As soon as I started the first workout, it immediately ignited that amazing feeling of "I found an awesome program that I will be hooked to instantly for a very long time."The music - It is a solid mix of dance/techno - better than most at home DVD music. The moves matched the music almost to a T! I especially love how the music just flowed from one beat to another without stopping - it definitely kept me going and I did not lose motivation through out the workout. Music makes a huge difference for me, though I was hoping more Latin Beats that Jessica typically uses on her youTube videos - but this music is good too!Clock - There is a count down clock that pops up at the last 10 mins of the workout. I absolutely LOVE this idea that it is not on the screen for the whole workout and before you know it - that clock pops up and you just give it because you know the workout is almost done!Effective - I found the moves to be very simple but POWERFUL! My abs were burning hard at some points - something I do not get with Leslie! Just how the arms move I guess - but wow! The variety was so entertaining and fun!Trainer - Jessica seems so motivating and positive! Generally, very enjoyable to listen to and says the right thing at the right time. Cuing is fast, but after you watch her once or twice - you catch on to her method and she is easy to follow, especially once you learn the steps and routines. Many people have also mentioned the scenery and set. I must say, I really LOVE the all white set with bright clothing. It is some how almost refreshing, clean, professional, and fun/exciting to look at! However, it is the same in all of the dvds - which really doesn't bother me too much (yet.) Ask me again in a few months, and I might change my tune on this.I am kind of disappointed to only find a few more options on DVD. I am not really a huge fan of using youtube for workouts...I would much rather buy the DVD and pop it in the player. Her Walk On dvd options are limited, so I am really hoping this chicky makes MORE! I am a fan for life after 1 workout, and I will be spreading the word up here in Canada!!