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Leslie Sansone
Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Weight Loss, All Workouts
Leslie Sansone is the creator of the popular Walk At Home fitness program that encourages people of all shapes and sizes to get up off the couch and lose weight by walking. Since her videos started selling on QVC back in 1987, Sansone has stuck to the idea that anyone can exercise.
Leslie Sansone believes that walking -- a simple activity that almost anyone of any fitness level can do -- can lead to weight loss and a healthier, more active lifestyle. The perky, energetic mother of three aims to show everyone that, regardless of your current size, you can change your life.
Leslie Sansone believes that walking -- a simple activity that almost anyone of any fitness level can do -- can lead to weight loss and a healthier, more active lifestyle. The perky, energetic mother of three aims to show everyone that, regardless of your current size, you can change your life.
What began as a few classes in church halls has become an exercise sensation, with Leslie Sansone producing more than 100 workout DVDs and several infomercials. She has also written several books, including "Walk Away the Pounds."
Walk At Home is a system that allows you to choose the number of miles you want to walk without leaving your living room. Levels range from gentle to Power Walk, but all of your muscles are engaged in the activity to give you more of a workout than you'd get by taking a stroll. Sansone says that walking will not only help you lose weight but also help to combat the illnesses associated with obesity -- all from the privacy of your home.
Want to start a walking plan? Try AOL Health's beginner's walking tips.
30 reasons to get walking
Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Nutrition & Supplements
Need inspiration to get those feet moving? Don't feel bad -- we've all been there. Whether we're suffering from a severe lack of energy, a lull in our motivation or we're just turned off by the crappy weather, walking sometimes takes the back burner to more important activities, like, say, relaxing.
So for those of you who need a reason to get moving, here are 30 reasons to walk--one for each day in September--courtesy of MBT Shoes. Here's a small sample of the reasons:
- It's free
- It's good for you
- You get much-needed fresh air
- It's good for the environment
- More here.
What are your reasons for walking?
Daily Fit Tip: Know your steps
When it comes to fitness, your steps can really add up. So how many are you getting?
Fit Factor: Walking yourself thin
I'm a walker. I walk anywhere I can in a reasonable amount of time -- the store, the bank, downtown to meet my friends for lunch. I walk for a few reasons -- because I love the outdoors, because I love the feeling of being active but not in pain, because I love the city scenery and because I love having time alone with my thoughts. During some stressful and upsetting times in my life, walking has helped calm me, and helped me come to terms with what was going on in my life. If walking was the only exercise I had to do for the rest of my life, I would be fine with that. Now, if I could only located to a city where I could walk comfortably year-round ...
Here's the thing about walking -- while it seems like walking is routine and not really 'exercise', it can be. A walking program can help you lose weight and get fit. It's a cheap, easy and convenient way to get in your workouts from anywhere. All you need are some good shoes and some water.
Here's the thing about walking -- while it seems like walking is routine and not really 'exercise', it can be. A walking program can help you lose weight and get fit. It's a cheap, easy and convenient way to get in your workouts from anywhere. All you need are some good shoes and some water.
