Jessica Smith presents Walk Strong 3: Brand new 8 week fitness program REVIEW part 1 #WalkStrong

I had the privilege to be a part of the Jessica Smith DVD focus group to preview these workouts ahead of release time and to post my honest reviews and pictures of the program once released.

I will be posting my review here on my blog in 2 parts.

Part 1 will include information about the DVD program, names of the workouts, intensity levels, links to buy, sneak peek videos, and my initial thoughts (good and bad) of the program.

Part 2 will include pictures of every workout, equipment list for every workout, length of time for every workout and my specific opinions about each one.

Sound good? Let me know if you have any questions! You can also check our my fitness pictures of this program on my Facebook page and Instagram page.

WALK STRONG 3:

This is an 8 week program/6 disc set-DVD workouts are not sold separately. Because of this fact, it is more expensive ($78.88 – that’s $13.15 per DVD) up front. Walk Strong 1 is a 6 week program boxed set, Walk Strong 2 was offered on 4 separate dvds, and now Walk 3 is an 8 week program boxed set. I like the variety of that!

Jessica Smith is also offering an additional 20% off Walk Strong 3 set to her email list subscribers for a limited time (or while DVD supplies last). Sign up at walkonwalkstrong.com/8week to receive the discount code and release announcement on Wed 11/15-making the set $63.10 for 20 workouts/6 discs!! The discount offer/code will expire at 11:59pm EST on November 29th, 2017.

The workouts are all brand new with brand new instrumental/beat with no words music. I liked the music, however, I felt it was a little too low since it didn’t have words. I love having my music louder to motivate me and push me thru my workouts. I do feel that this music choice will appeal to a large variety of women since you don’t have to worry about lyrics or the distraction of a music style you may dislike.

At the beginning of every workout there is a screen that lists all the equipment needed. Then the title of the workout flashes across the screen, and then the “focus” of the specific workout comes across the screen (ie: endurance, core strength, balance, functional strength, stamina, etc) which I really like!

At the end of every workout there is a motivational thought/message which I absolutely LOVE!

There is a clock timer at the bottom right of every workout so you can see how long you have left to the workout. I wish the intervals during some of the workouts had a separate clock or clock timer color, which I suggested to Jessica, so maybe next time. Visually I think it would be helpful and motivate me to push thru an interval longer.

The setting to these workouts are so beautiful, clean and peaceful! There are 2 workouts that take place outside (Deep Stretch and Yoga Strength + Stretch) and all the other workouts take place indoors in a large room overlooking the water. Occasionally you will rain, boats and birds passing by the window which is fun. I love that it overlooks the water! BEAUTIFUL!!

All of the workouts include Jessica, Debbie and Beth except for the Yoga Strength + Stretch which is just with Jessica.

Some of the workouts are barefoot, but the majority of the workouts are in walking or cross training shoes.

Most of the workouts (in my opinion) do not have a long enough warm up and/or cool down with stretching. Since I do my workouts very early in the mornings, I opted to do about 5-10 minutes of my own warm up and then additional stretching after every workout. On disc 6 there is a Total Stretch workout that can be used as an additional cool down and stretch but its 18 minutes long so I tend to just do my own stretching for about 5-10 minutes afterwards.

On disc 1 There is a 3.5 minute Intro Welcome to the program where Jessica introduces Beth and Debbie, explains what equipment is needed for this program, shows a listing of the workouts provided in this program, and scheduling suggestions.

This is NOT a walking based fitness program like some of her previous DVDs like the “Walk On” dvd series (Walk Off Belly Fat, 6 mile mix). This is a complete 8 week program designed for all fitness levels (truly!) and offers a variety of workouts including Barre, Strength Training, HIT, Cardio, Interval Training, Steady State Cardio, Flexibility, Yoga, Pilates and Stretching. I feel like this program offers something for everyone!

Jessica Smith does suggest completing the original, “Walk Strong: Total Transformation 6 Week System” and our “Walk Strong 2.0” Plan prior to doing this new program. She also does not recommend this program for absolute beginner exercisers, or those with issues that may prevent movements such as squats or lunges or floor work, though the “Foundations” session offers helpful tips that may reduce aches and pains caused by improper form and technique by reviewing alignment fundamentals. The modifier Debbie demonstrates a low impact (no jump) option during the sessions and the intensifier Beth offers ways to add more intensity (when appropriate) so that you can always follow along at your own pace.

This program also includes an 8 week calendar alternating between low/moderate intensity days and high intensity days so you don’t burn out or get injured. If you follow the 8 week calendar (NOT including the yellow rest days or optional workouts) you would end up doing disc 2-5 workouts a total of 3-4 times each. Disc 1 workouts and disc 6 workouts are only mentioned a couple of times on the calendar or not at all.

Workouts are between 30-35 minutes long and the 15-minute fix workouts are between 15-20 minutes long. (Exact times will be posted in my part 2 review)

WORKOUTS INCLUDED IN WALK STRONG 3:

Disc 1: FOUNDATIONS & FLEXIBILITY
✳Foundations > FLEXIBILITY
✳Deep Stretch > FLEXIBILITY
✳Yoga Stretch + Strength > FLEXIBILITY

Disc 2: CARDIO CROSS TRAIN
✳Cardio Step Jam > MODERATE INTENSITY/EFFORT
✳Boogie I.T. > MODERATE TO HIGH INTENSITY/EFFORT
✳Cardio HIT! > MODERATE TO HIGH INTENSITY/EFFORT

Disc 3: SCULPT
✳Metabolic Conditioning (weights) > MODERATE TO HIGH INTENSITY/EFFORT
✳Cardio Interval Sculpt (weights) > MODERATE TO HIGH INTENSITY/EFFORT
✳Barre Sculpt (weights) > MODERATE INTENSITY/EFFORT

Disc 4: STRENGTH
✳Total Body (weights) > MODERATE TO HIGH INTENSITY/EFFORT
✳Upper Body (weights) > MODERATE TO HIGH INTENSITY/EFFORT
✳Lower Body (weights) > MODERATE TO HIGH INTENSITY/EFFORT

Disc 5: FUSION MIX
✳Barefoot Cardio Core (weights) > MODERATE INTENSITY/EFFORT
✳Tone + Flow (weights) > MODERATE INTENSITY/EFFORT
✳Pilates + Yoga > MODERATE INTENSITY/EFFORT

Disc 6: 15-MINUTE FIX
✳1 Mile of Motivation
✳Total Body Training (weights)
✳Streamline Sculpt (weights)
✳Add on Abs
✳Total Stretch