Leslie Sansone—Just Walk: Walk it Off in 30 Days

Bubbly instructor Leslie Sansone brims with enthusiasm during this presentation of two fast-paced 30-minute walking-in-place workouts. Sansone's six-days-a-week program alternates a “burn” routine, which focuses on fitness walking, with a “firm” sequence, which covers toning. Sansone shares her philosophy and explains the basics of her regime, which was partially molded by feedback she received from fans via social media. The soundtrack can be played with her instructions or music only, the latter a handy option once the pattern has become familiar. A refreshingly diverse group of assistants demonstrate how people of different ages, genders, and abilities approach the exercises, and they're a remarkably fired-up bunch, with Sansone's encouragement adding considerable energy to the proceedings. The steps, lifts, stretches, and kicks—all performed at an increasing pace—are intense and will definitely work up a sweat. Also featuring floor work in the toning section (which requires an exercise mat, although hand weights are deemed “optional”), this “faster, smarter fitness” workout is highly recommended. Aud: P. (K. Cruver)