It was...

the video I thought. I can't believe it. That brain I pushed out three different times which makes me forget absolutely EVERYTHING hasn't failed me!

Leslie Sansone and her Walk Away The Pounds truly is a tough routine. With her circuit training paired with hand weights, you truly feel and see results after using it. When I first picked it up (again the Holt Library), I was skeptical, but being pregnant I wanted something "easy" and "light". Much to my surprise, Leslie did NOT fit the bill...at least not this work out...

For 30 minutes she switches from four types of walks (which you can make harder by adding a jump, bump or bounce), paired with handweights...I use 5 pounders, adding 10 pounds to the intensity.

By the half way mark, you are sweating and by the end you feel the work out not only in your legs and your arms but you feel the cardio work as well.

I highly recommend this work out for those who are getting back into workouts, this is also good for increasing the impact of your work outs. Try her sets, you'll see! Leslie Sansone may seem like she's working for the old ladies, but she can help you too!

Quick Fit Hip Hop Dance...

Quick Fit and exercise don't seem to go well together, but as many mom's know, 2 hours in the gym is pretty much not something you can do, especially if you stay home. Perhaps if you work outside the home you can skip lunch (not so healthy) and go then...but at home, its almost as if "MORE" is required since that is all you do...stay home :) In any case, with 3 kids not yet of school age (I know we're a little big crazy), finding time to actually work out was something I didn't do. But like I said before, I was putting them, and my husband before myself and becoming more and more unhappy with myself, in turn making life less pleasant for us all. Kindly, my neighbor said to me last night..."you don't need to lose". And perhaps for health purposes I don't NEED to lose, but I am lucky I carry my weight well. In any case, "Quick Fit" was what I needed.

Quick Fit is a brand that gives you 3 work outs in 30 minutes. Some are areas that focus on problems..i.e. hips and thighs, post natal, abs, cardio...etc, but its all about getting in there getting it done and getting it out of there. The great thing is if you devote 30 minutes a day, 6 days a week, that is 3 hours...which is a great start. Add a few walks, and a couple of quick crunches and you are set...especially if you are busy and on the run (as ALL Americans seem to be).

The Quick Fit Hip Hop Dance is great. Its easy enough that me and my two left feet can follow along and intense enough I break a sweat. Once the moves are down (which apparently I have them as my oldest suggested I make my own video), you can intensify...how? Some weights. Either hand weights (2,3,5 pounds each) or wrap around weights. My oldest suggested to make it harder I blindfold myself but well, that just isn't an option. For $9.99 at Target, this video has become a staple in my rotation. That is right, my rotation. As my friend Janis can attest, I have always had this "work out video craze" and perhaps I am one of the few people the videos work for because I become obsessed!

If you are feeling you need to add some time, I have found the Wii Fit is a great added bonus. It also allows you go get in 10 minutes of Yoga or Strength when you are waiting for something or just have a couple minutes on your hands. So I suggest that as an added bonus for those really pushing it to look hot for YOURSELVES this summer :)

Tommorow I will be reviewing the "Walk Away the Pounds" videos by Leslie Sansone. Though low impact, I have one that gets me working up a sweat everytime! Check back to see if its on your shelf...or should be!