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 tried tons of fitness videos and these are by far my favorite. I love following the 30 day routine because it makes me stick with the program and gives me so much variety which is a MUST so I don't get bored of my workouts. That has to be the best part, always keeping it interesting by rotating through the routines and combining different routines as well. The moves are simple enough to follow almost immediately which I love since other videos have movements that are too complex or advanced for me to follow and therefore I don't feel like I'm getting the quality workout I want. I love the different versions of the moves in order to give options for beginners, intermediate or advanced exercisers. Jessica is the best instructor too I've come across. I love that she points out how you should be breathing during the exercise (i.e. heavy or light enough to be chatting), that it's okay to be sweaty during the exercise, what muscles we are working, the different versions of the moves, breaks down the moves slowly before picking up the pace, she counts accurately (I hate instructors who are like "okay only one more time" then make you do it 5 more times, it is discouraging). I have also noticed I'm always RIGHT on the verge of feeling like I need to relax my muscles from a certain move and right at that moment we go back to a walk or side step or change up the move to work different muscles so I never have to give up before we switch--it keeps me motivated and feeling positive and strong. Purchasing these videos was an excellent decision on my part to work towards my weight loss and fitness goals. After 1 month I'm already feeling stronger and have better stamina. Resistance bands and dumbbells are required. A yoga block is preferred but I use a rolled up blanket for the chair stretch routine (chair obviously required, I use a dining chair that isn't perfect but works well enough).

I can't call myself a recent convert to Jessica because I have her first exercise DVD by Women's Health. I have not done that particular DVD in a long while (still have it); but I do remember how I enjoyed her personality. So recently I was looking for a new exercise DVD's and I rediscovered her again. I have her other walking DVD's and I haven't done a review yet. I just received this on 8/31 and for this set I will do a review. She is as usual a friendly and engaging instructor. I actually look forward to working out with her. The first previewer of this DVD set gave a detailed break down and the information is close to what I have experienced so far. First, this is what I like about this new set, she includes two strength training routines at 30 minutes for each. The strength training routines have a slower walking pace and that makes it easier to concentrate on getting my form right. I did the routine with the exercise band and it took some getting used to. I will have to do it again to get a better form during the routine. The routine with the dumbbells seemed easier to me. So far, I have done the HIIT walk and I loved that one. I have done the Pyramid Power Walk and that was fun. I actually threw in a bonus workout after the 30 minute Strength Interval Walk because I felt I needed more intensity. Here is what I like about this set and not in any particular order, 1) There are five 30 minute routines and this is a big deal because she accomplishes a lot in the routines she provides the home exerciser. 2) She has three 15 minute workouts which means there is no excuse not to exercise (two of the workouts are bonus routines) 3) She has nice extended 40 minute routine for more calorie burn or for more of a challenge 4) Because of the variety I can mix and match the different routines to my needs, in other words; I can challenge myself by adding another 15 minute workout. If I have a 'I don't feel like exercising day' just do one 15 minute routine. Or if I can do three 15 minute routines to give myself a long exercise session. The options she gives a home exerciser with this can go on and on. Jessica is the one to go to for viewer engaging low impact walking routines. Her enthusiasm is genuine and I look forward to exercising with her and her crew.

I rarely, if ever, provide a review. I'll preface by saying I have taught Zumba, so I am prepared to move and sweat. When I first received this, this past Friday, I followed the schedule for the first 30-minute exercise to start the 30 day of exercise variation. I watched it first, and though...ugh.. I don't know if this is going to give me the work out, I want.... Well, it was a lot of fun, I did sweat and I did feel like I worked to a moderate capacity, for me... Today, I did the day 2 which is 'Strength Interval walk' using exercise bands... Again, a lot of fun and honestly, she is fantastic. Jessica gives adequate timing to what is coming next, she is a lovely motivator, and the warmups and cool downs cover all the necessary muscle groups used for the routines... Her mother exercises with her and another woman. There is modification for beginners and more advanced.... That's important if you are just getting started.. I look forward to each day because of the variation of the routines... that is so important, for consistency... I can honestly say; THIS IS THE BEST I MONEY I HAVE SPENT FOR IN HOME EXERCISE IN A LONG TIME....

I do not use the schedule that is provided because although the Mega Burn, Power Walk and HIIT videos are a great workout, the firming videos are just not enough on their own. I usually do two together. They are much more fast-paced than Leslie Sansone (who's videos I love!). These workouts are a nice change of pace and I like that Jessica's mom is in them and demonstrates a lower impact workout. My only complaint is the warm ups are just too fast paced. I wish she would start off a tad slower, even if she has to add a couple of minutes to the total time. Expect to get going right off the bat. Also, if you are used to Leslie announcing the next move and then catching the beat, be prepared. Jessica says what she is going to do and does it immediately.

Others have given excellent breakdowns and observations so not much I can add except to say these are EXCELLENT workouts. I had always known Jessica for the more advanced workouts which look great, but I knew I wouldn't do very often as I too have beaten up my body over the years exhausting myself and now I don't desire to do that anymore. I want a good workout where I feel worked out without feeling whipped and that's what this series provides. You have every type of cardio from low to advanced that most anyone can do. If you can move, you can do most of these moves which makes it accessible for every age group. I wish some were a tad bit longer or that the cool-down in some where not as long but that's very minor and doesn't take from the enjoyment of the workout. My favorite is Megaburn and my love/hate is Strength Interval only because I really feel it, especially that upper body series, which I feel the burn using only 5lbs and 8lbs for lower body. Honestly though they are all very good and I have NO dread factor in doing any of them. I'm almost through the Sept challenge, which this is the first time I've ever stuck with one the entire month. Given that she sold out in short order, she seems to have tapped into a market that has been dominated by another walking star champion whom I enjoy also. I never considered buying more walking workouts, but Jessica's creativity and innovation in putting this together is hard to beat, she manages to avoid a lot of repetition and I like seeing her mom and Beth, who I agree are real people and relatable and inspirational in their own right. She's friendly, cues great and inclusive without being too chatty or distracted. As I mentioned in another review for walk on 21 days, she has added a higher level of workouts than many on the market that you WANT to do. A very challenging task indeed, but accomplished here. I saw where she's coming out with something to include cardio/strength/yoga/pilates combo early next year so can't wait to see what that will be like. Awesome job Jessica and company.

This is another outstanding workout set by Jessica and Company. I was reluctant to buy this since I recently discovered and purchased all her other four 2015 releases: I thought I would be getting mere repeat routines. I was wrong! Jessica continues to offer unique workouts and includes exercises that focus on the fitness and health of the entire body. She is an wonderful teacher--kind and supportive and precise in explanations. Her workouts take a holistic approach to fitness. I am a 59-year-old advanced exerciser who had become burned out by most of the punishing dvds I own. I am in great shape, but I had lost my energy and desire to work out anymore. At first I thought Jessica's "walks" would be too simple for me, but I was wrong. They are challenging in a good way because Jessica understands how to get your heart rate up and strengthen your muscles, but she also understands important aspects of fitness like agility, coordination, and stretching, and she views fitness as a more complex process than many other best-selling exercise dvd instructors that just seem to beat up your body up with tough exercise routines. Yes, you get in shape with those other dvds, but, at least for me, at a cost. I am so impressed with the variety and extent of Jessica's fitness knowledge. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with any of her 2015 dvds. This last one is sensational, but they are all terrific. Her mom, Debbie, and friend, Beth, round out the exercise group, and it's great to exercise with some real people. All are upbeat and positive. You can't help but feel better and get into great shape with these workouts. I'm a convert!

This video of walking is good not what I expected but the exercises are good

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 Booster Pyramid 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 Walks 15 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 Burn HIIT 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 waqs so excited when this DVD set arrived yesterday. Sadly, now I am disappointed because ALL THREE DISKS are defective. The 1st one (5 day fat burn) played for about 3 minutes and then became pixelated before freezing completely.The 2nd. One (3 weight loss walks) won't play at all, and the 3rd (Major Metabolism Booster) skips constantly. I have contacted the seller and will update this review when I hear back from them. UPDATED January 28, 2017: I contacted the seller and they replaced the DVDs with a new set. These ones are all in good order. I have done a few of the workouts and have to say I am loving them. I have been primarily working out with Leslie Sansone the last couple of years but had reached a point where I didn't find her workouts very challenging any more. So far, I am finding these these to be giving me the challenge I was looking for without a lot of bounding and jumping. My heart rate is in the cardio zone for most of the workout (compared to just 2 or 3 minutes on a good day with Leslie). My average beats per minute for the whole workout is up around 20%. I also like the recommended rotation and the mix of cardio and strength training. I think these were just what I needed to kick things up a notch. They are kind of pricey but I highly recommend them.