Leslie Sansone: Burn To The Beat

this is one of my favorite Leslies - my only complaint I think is there's not a way to choose 2 of the 3 walks with warmup and cooldown separate. I sometimes only have time for 1 or 2 miles not all 3 but would like a brief warmup for all but the first mile though I can do my own cooldown / stretch but would be nice to have the option to pick like on her 10 min walks dvd.the first mile is about 20 min and has the warmup and is a slower pace (I was a little bored til I amped it up a bit with more arms). the 2nd mile is about 15 min and I prefer this pace once I'm warmed up. the 3rd mile I've only done maybe once (due to time and getting familiar with the dvd by starting at the beginning) this one is even faster from what I remember and seems a little more impact though all her stuff can be modified up or down IMO.I would like the option to program though since I would prefer to add the 1st mile to the end for a 4 mile walk when I have time or do a warmup then mile 2 and 3 then mile 1...also this one uses SPACE unless you're ok with modifying. she does double sidesteps but also does a lot f 4 (or 8 steps) but 4 'sets' - instead of doubles she does 4 forward back and side steps. I was doing diagonal in my room (and it's pretty big and open) if you get frustrated with having to do singles or doubles when she's doing 4s then you will be frustrated several times in this walk. the 2nd mile she takes the 4 forward back 'up' a little - I added a light jog - but I tend to do that anyways if I feel more energetic.I liked the music in this dvd ok and the setting - she doesnt' use her 'out of shape normal walkers' in this one- Nick is there along with some other fit looking people though their ages vary - there's an older looking guy but he's pretty in shape IMO. I enjoy Leslie's variety - I mix her walks with Jessica Smith's for variety - but she's offering more variety now- I have a LOT of her walks and some tend to be used more than others. some of y faves are her older walks along with the new offerings she's done. there have been a few of hers I've not liked (one is a 4 mile one with a 2 mile classic walk and 2 mile more intense walk- that one has TOO much bouncing IMO and a 3 mile super walk that came in a set focuses way too much on moms for me(no kids so no interest) but otherwise hers fall into like and use a lot and "I'll do for variety' and just af ew in 'nuh uh not for me'. I'm also not a fan of her 'gadgets' and this one doesn't have gadgets - also not a lot of knee lifts/kicks that I can recall in the first 2 miles- she does a lot of side steps and forward back but DOES mix in the other moves just not like she's going in order with a set number of steps, kicks, knees

I'm sorry guys! I just wasn't feeling this one. And that's okay, becuase her other videos are super. But this one...Meh. I would have given it 3 stars, but I gave it four becuase it actually delivers what it advertised on the front cover.Calories Burned: 332, Maybe around 20 more calories for the floor workMenu:Full Workout/ Play with music only1 Mile Easy Beat Play/ Play with music only1 Mile Brisk Beat Play/ Play with music only1 Mile SUPER Beat Play? Play with music onlyBonus After The Burn Season Play (no play music only option)Walkers:There were only two people I did not recognize. But Marvin is here, so is Wendy, Tami and Suzy from Walk to the Hits, Nick, and Kamilah, a face I hadn't seen in awhile from the colorful miles, 4-mile power walk, and Five really big miles. Her attitude is so expressive and she looks great.Music:The music is terrible, in which it would have been a lot better had she just used songs she had in the past. I've only enjoyed probably 2. But my ears couldn't pick it up. It was just very irritable and noisy. I'd give it a 3/5. But at the same time, I understand why it was designed that way, to get you to stay on the beat.Easy Beat Mile:There's a thorough warm-up with a song so annoying, I couldn't wait for it to go off. By the time the warm-up was over, she put us in a 3.0 mph walk. This is very low impact. But I found this mile to be pretty boring, but very simple, nothing new or fancy. By the time the second song hit, things were starting to get a little interesting. But one thing i noticed is that Leslie gets a bit distracted. I've never seen her this engaged in her walkers before to where she actually stops moving and just watches everybody else. There was a time where we did high knees while she kept talking to Wendy, and forgot about us a bit. So, my knees were getting tired.Brisk Beat Mile:This is a 4.0 mph walk. Two new moves are the v-step and 8-step. By the time I got to this mile I daydreamed...just zoned out. It was just pretty boring. I honestly could not mentally get into it.SUPER Beat Mile:This is a 5.0 mph walk. This has a slight high impact, but not much at all. She'll have you do one round of shifts with side punches. Then, there's a jump rope.Cool Down:This actually had a nice song, but the cool down was way too rushed. We should have been walking slowly a little longer than how she had it. That's one thing I wish she'd improve on, is longer and thorough cool downs.Floor Work:The floor is very relaxing. Everybody is there with her. You will do things from bridges, leg scissors, stretches, planks, she'll give you some varieties. But again...It was just not what I was looking for. I won't feel anything the next day from this. I felt like I was just moving for the heck of it on the mat.In my honest opinion, this DVD is one I could have done without. But it was only $9, so, invest if you like, especially if you're looking for something that's steady with a little kick and not too much of it.:(

I have over 15 Leslie Sansone dvds and have lost a lot of weight and gotten into a truly healthy lifestyle with her help. My routine tends to be a 3 mile video every day with longer ones when I can. This Burn To The Beat is an excellent workout that definitely gives you a good burn and has me fully energized by the end. It is also excellent for it provides the user with many options. Mile 1 is an estimated 20 minute 3 mile per hour walk. You then progress to a 15 minute 4 mile per hour walk and then you get to the amazing 13 minute 5 mile per hour walk. This dvd allows a beginner to start by only doing the first mile and then jumping to the cool down, intermediates can do the first 2 miles and then the cool down or do as I do and do all 3 miles. I find the progression of exercise levels provides a more thorough workout. I am getting a real thorough warm up with that first mile and even though 3 miles per hour it is still very energizing. The 4 mile per hour mile is a perfect pace that has your hear rate really up and you are constantly on the move. The last mile which is 5 miles per hour is indeed walking like a runner as Leslie says. By progressing through the 3 levels of intensity I find I can really get into doing the moves correctly. Leslie is filled with helpful information throughout this dvd, is filled with motivation and I love the rest of the workout crew as well. Nick is always my favorite and he is my go to as to how to do the moves. I am pretty much at the same level as him and watching him helps me even more to be sure I am doing all the moves to their most beneficial. When done with this dvd I really feel I have had an excellent workout. I highly recommend this dvd for all level users from beginner to advanced. It is one I use the most. And believe me, follow Leslie and all her excellent routines and you will see results.

Been using these tapes for years so was pleased to purchase the newer ones that come out. This is very good. I like the music and the routines are easy to follow. Only thing missing is there is no cool down after the specific walk. Usually after each mile there would be one this is missing. Otherwise great tape.

The pace of the 1st mile is too slow for me, but I use the first 5 minutes as warmup and then mile 2 & 3 provide a great workout.

(Achtung: DVD hat Region 1, wird nicht auf allen europäischen Playern abgespielt, das mal vorweg). Eine der neueren Leslie-DVDs (von 2015) - und eine sehr gelungene. Ihre Workout-Buddies sind äusserst positiv und mitreissend (besonders Camilla ist witzig, sehr unterhaltsam!) und die Musik ist durchweg super. Das Workout an sich macht wie immer Spass, ist aber nicht übermässig anstrengend oder schnell, also etwas für "leichtere" Tage. Im Anschluss gibt es noch Gymnastikübungen (Pilates-inspiriert) und ein entspannendes Stretching. Insgesamt sehr gut gemacht, klare Kaufempfehlung von mir! :)

I own several of these DVD. This is a favourite!! Great for all ages. Anyone can move to this beat!

I walk with Leslie every morning! 10 pounds down I’m keeping on with it!