“Walk Strong” *NEW* 6 week Weight Loss DVD set by Jessica Smith. *FULL REVIEW & PICTURES*

This is my review of the brand new Jessica Smith Walk Strong (4) dvd set that was released on Amazon this month.

She will be starting a free challenge this coming Monday January 4th using this exact set and her 6 week calendar. More info on her challenge can be found here: http://walkonwalkstrong.com/

This is what the calendar looks like. I like getting calendars because it helps me stay on track with my workouts and I especially like that the calendar tells you what disc the workout can be found on! For example, day 1 is Cardio Party which is on D1 (disc 1) and day 2 is Total Body Training which is on D3 (disc 3).

This is disc 1 Menu.
Jessica Smith’s welcome message is 7:43 mins and explains that her program is meant to be a lifestyle transformation, not a diet or quick fix program.

She states that this DVD set is for all levels and shows low impact and modifications, and is a mix of workout styles. All the workouts are 30 mins each and all are used during the 6 week calendar rotation.

Jessica then goes through each workout in this set showing mini clips and talking about each one.

EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED FOR THESE WORKOUTS:

*Lighter set of dumbbells for the shoulders, arms, and upper back area.

*Heavy set of dumbbells for the legs, chest and back area.

*If you don’t have any weights you can use (2) 16oz water bottles which equal 1 pound each.

*Mat or Towel to work out on.

*Sturdy high back chair with no arms.

*Hand Towel.

The cast is the same in this dvd set. Beth shows more advanced exercises and Debbie shows modifications and easier exercises. Jessica alternates between the two but mostly does intermediate movements.

All the workouts begin with a motivational quote picked by Jessica; followed by the list of equipment needed for that specific workout.

All the workouts have a 30 minute timer that is displayed on the bottom right during the entire workout.

All the workouts have a couple minute warm up and couple minute cool down and stretch.

In all my reviews I like to mention the full workout time, and whether the movements are standing or on the floor for those that have issues with doing floor exercises or who have issues getting up and down.

Workout 1/Disc 1
“Cardio Party”
30:50
Equipment: NONE

This is the only workout that has more than 3 cast members. You do movements like hamstring curls, side to side v steps, skaters and speed bag arms. I wish the music was louder in this one-I felt like I could barely hear it. But it was a fun, group workout!

Workout 2/Disc 1
“Interval Mix”
31:05
Equipment: Sturdy Chair

There are 4 round of intervals. There is a little bell that sounds so you know when to do a faster cardio pace and then you have 30 seconds of a movement using the chair, like mountain climbers. Beth does not use the chair-she uses the floor which makes it harder.

I definitely felt some tension in my shoulders after this workout because of using the chair for intervals; but after some stretching and water, they felt fine.

Disc 2 Menu


Workout 3/Disc 2
360 Abs
31:15
Equipment: (1) single light dumbbell (no more than 5 lbs) I personally used 3 lbs. during this workout.

For the first several minutes of this workout, Jessica did boxing type movements like jab/cross/knee, which I really enjoyed!

From 23:35-29:24 you are on the floor for some exercises.

Workout 4/Disc 2
Brain Fitness Fun
31:10
Equipment: NONE

The beginning part of this workout reminds me of her other workout called “Brain Booster” from her 5 fat burning miles dvd. The whole workout is not a repeat, but I did recognize some of the exercises. You will definitely have to think and concentrate during this workout, so I would suggest doing it when its quiet with no kids around. I felt like some of the exercises were a little complicated with doing both leg and arm movements, so sometimes I did just the leg movements.

I liked that all through out this workout, there were brain booster tips and quotes by Dr. Pasinski on the bottom of the screen that you could read while exercising.

Not one of my favorite workouts because I had to concentrate so much on it, but still good!

Workout 5/Disc 2
Barefoot Fusion Sculpt
31:20
Equipment: 1 set of light dumbbells and bare feet.

You begin by using the dumbbells after the warm up at 6:30 and continue using them non stop through 26:55. Most of the movements are flowing, ballet type inspired.

I would guess that Jessica and cast are using 1-3 pound dumbbells during this workout. At the end she does some Tai Cheng style movements.

Disc 3 Menu

This is an example of one of the quotes shown before a workout. I love that she added these!

Workout 6/Disc 3
Total Body Training
31:15
Equipment: 1 set of light dumbbells and 1 set of heavy dumbbells

You begin by using the dumbbells at 3:55 and stop using them at 24:50. You alternate between light and heavy weights through out this workout depending on what exercises she is doing. Debbie just uses 1 set of light weights the entire time. I am guessing that Jessica uses 5 or 8 pounds for her heavy weight but I’m not sure.

You will be working out on the floor, on your knees and back, starting at 20:10 through the end of the workout.

Workout 7/Disc 3
Upper Body Strength
30:45
Equipment: 1 set of light dumbbells and 1 set of heavy dumbbells

You begin by using the dumbbells at 3:30 and stop using them at 20:20. You alternate between light and heavy weights through out this workout depending on what exercises she is doing. Debbie just uses 1 set of light weights the entire time. I am guessing that Jessica uses 5 or 8 pounds for her heavy weight but I’m not sure.

You will be working out on the floor, on your knees and back, starting at 17:55 through 29:05.

Workout 8/Disc 3
Lower Body Sculpt
31:30
Equipment: 1 set of light dumbbells, 1 set of heavy dumbbells and chair

You begin by using the dumbbells at 4:36 and stop using them at 20:15. You alternate between light and heavy weights through out this workout depending on what exercises she is doing. Debbie just uses 1 set of light weights the entire time. I am guessing that Jessica uses 5 or 8 pounds for her heavy weight but I’m not sure. You also will use the chair though out this workout as well.

You will be working out on the floor, on your knees and back AND using the chair, starting at 20:15 through 27:50.

Disc 4 Menu

Workout 9/Disc 4
Dynamic Stretch
31:10
Equipment: Hand Towel or Yoga strap and Bare feet

This is a great stretch using the hand towel though out this entire workout. You will be getting on the floor at 15:10 and remaining there until the end of the workout.

Workout 10/Disc 4
Prehab Routine
34:50
Equipment: Chair, Hand Towel and Bare feet

You use the hand towel and chair though out this entire workout. You will be getting on the floor at 17:12 though 28:10. This workout is completely different from the Dynamic stretch but both would be great to use during active recovery days.

I like that they show body facts on the screen off and on during this workout.

Final Thoughts:
Overall, I really enjoyed this set! My favorite workouts were the 360 Abs, Total Body Training, Upper Body Strength, and Lower Body Sculpt.

Out of the 10 workouts: 2 workouts are stretching, 5 workouts use dumbbells, and 3 workouts are cardio with no weights.

Because this set uses cardio during all 8 workouts, the dumbbells used would never be more than 5 or 8 pounds otherwise you could injure yourself with the faster pace of the workouts.

I would consider this set a good mixture of cardio and strength training, but if you are looking for a strength training workout to increase your weights and lift heavy-this workout would not be for you.

I am looking forward to starting this 6 week challenge with Jessica Smith and a couple of my friends next week.

According to the 6 week calendar, you exercise 6 days a week with 1 rest day being on Sunday.
1 day a week would be a stretching workout.
On week 1 there are 2 cardio days and 3 strength training days.
On week 2 there is 1 cardio day and 4 strength training days.
On week 3 there are 2 cardio days and 3 strength training days.
On week 4 there is 1 cardio day and 4 strength training days.
On week 5 there are 2 cardio days and 3 strength training days.
On week 6 there are 3 cardio days and 2 strength training days.

I was given a complimentary copy of this DVD set in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.

You can purchase a copy from Amazon here:

To read more about this program, you can read my blog post here:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/12/walk-strong-6-week-total-transformation-system-by-jessica-smith-new-order-now.html:

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