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Summary: Not for me
Comment: This DVD was just too repetitive, marching, marching, marching. Mind you, I've done countless walking workouts using Leslie Sansone and Madeleine Lewis's workouts, both of which are varied, challenging, and fun.
This one was just boring. Too much marching, not enough other moves, and Debbie talks SO much. Wow. I mean, maybe she was nervous but she was talking, it seemed, just for the sake of talking.
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Summary: Great Way to Get Into Shape
Comment: This video and audio cd set are enjoyable, make you sweat and get you into shape. It is the only way to start your day and a great way to end it. It is fun, obtainable and you see results. I have been following along with the dvd 5 days a wk since early Feb. 2008. I have lost 18 lbs. and many inches in my waist, toned my arms and toned my legs. My energy level is up, my outlook on life is much happier and my kids, friends and husband notice how I look and act. Thank you Debbie for making this incredible life changing dvd set. Only 10 more lbs. to go. Its a new me! Everyone, my kids, my friends and my 75 year old mother have become hooked on the dvd.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great walking video
Comment: This is a really great exercise video. You get two solid workouts that are easy to follow, work the entire body, and leave you with that "I just did something realy good for myself today" feeling. I only wish it was a little longer. I like to aim for 45 minutes. These two run for about 30 each (including warm-up, work-out, and cooldown/stretching). If you are pressed for time these are for you. Great for beginners too.
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Summary: Beautiful Scenery, but Pretty Dull
Comment: I was an avid step aerobic addict for many years, but a series of bad repetitive-motion injuries forced me to stop just about all types of exercise except walking. I prefer to walk outside, but in Indiana this is often a problem in the winter. After trying Leslie Samsone's AND Prevention's walking videos, all of which had too much marching in them, I had high hopes for this one. Although I like the scenery a lot, and do prefer Debbie Rocker's personality, this video is disappointing in two significant ways. First, there is TOO MUCH MARCHING IN PLACE!! I do not understand why these instructors use marching as a warm-up or a place for supposed rest or cool-down, when actually marching in place is very difficult for anyone with repetitive-motion injuries!!! The movements that are actually less stressful to the joints are the step-tap types that are used elsewhere in the video. During the marching segments, I substitute step-tap type movements, or just walk in time around the room. Second, Debbie has made some very basic errors in her cueing. She refers to "left" and "right" without realizing that for the viewer these sides are reversed. Another annoying habit she has is to tell the viewer that we are about to change to a new step or pattern, but then take FOREVER to actually make the change. Furthermore, there is no predictable rhythmic set-up for the change each time. Sometime she'll give 4 beats preparation, sometimes much more. The moves are, of course very easy, but for a seasoned instructor like Debbie, why are her instructions so sloppy?
I'll probably use this video on poor-weather days until I find (hopefully) one that is better suited to my needs.
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Summary: Just what I wanted.
Comment: I was after a walking workout with basic choreography and nothing too strenuous that I could use to get me going in the mornings. This DVD was just the shot. On days when I really can't be bothered exercising I will do one of the workouts knowing that it won't take too long, and on days when I feel more energetic I will do both. Warning: the moves are simple and very repetitive. That works for me when I'm tired in the mornings and just want to do some exercise before work without having to think too much, but it may be too boring for a lot of people.
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