Walk at Home *Miracle Miles* BRAND NEW dvd set by Leslie Sansone *Part 3 of 5*

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Over the next week or so I will be posting pictures on Instagram and my review in FIVE parts (since there are 5 dvds in this set) here on my blog instead of posting one really long post!

Here is my part 1/5 for DVD workout # 1 review:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/08/walk-at-home-miracle-miles-brand-new-dvd-set-by-leslie-sansone-part-1-of-5.html

Here is my part 2/5 for DVD workout #2 review:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/09/walk-at-home-miracle-miles-brand-new-dvd-set-by-leslie-sansone-part-2-of-5.html

This is what the main menu looks like. I choose the “play” options on all the workouts because I wanted to hear Leslie’s instructions.
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I did mile 3 yesterday. Leslie Sansone leads this entire 3 miles alone.

0:00-5:00 WARM UP
5:00-10:20 FAST WALK
10:20-12:30 BOOSTED WALK with HIIT intervals
12:30-21:25 MIRACLE MILES BAND (only use band for 4 mins-upper body moves)
21:25-23:40 FAST WALK
23:40-27:15 MIRACLE MILES BAND (lower body moves)
27:15-31:45 BOOSTED WALK with HIIT intervals
31:45-37:13 FAST WALK (they forget to show this across the screen because they announced end of mile 2)
37:13-39:30 BOOSTED WALK with HIIT intervals
39:30-43:45 MIRACLE MILES BAND (upper and lower body)
43:45-45:30 COOL DOWN
45:30-47:00 STRETCH

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The Boosted Walk has HIIT (High intensity interval training) training meaning you do 15-20 seconds of jogging to get your heart rate up, and then heel digs during the recovery phase-then repeated a couple of times.

The Walk Clock countdown starts at 10:00 and is displayed the rest of the workout on the bottom right.

The music on this entire dvd is to a great exercise beat-no words.

Unlike the other 2 dvds, Leslie takes more time to cool down AND stretch, which I really like!! I think its important to do more than 1 minute of stretching if you’re exercising for more than 20 or 30 mins.

I love Leslie’s bright shoes and color combos she uses for the different dvds!

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The NEW band is really cool!

It’s about 1/4 inch thick and stretchy with loop holes. There isn’t any difference using this new band versus a regular resistance band honestly.

HOWEVER, I like it better than a traditional band because this new band doesn’t make my hands smell or itch; you can use the loop holes to tighten the resistance; and I don’t have to worry about the band snapping back and hitting my son in the face (yes that has happened before with a traditional resistance band-OUCH!).

You can read my earlier blog post to get more specifics and ordering info PLUS A COUPON CODE here:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/08/walk-at-home-miracle-miles-brand-new-5-dvd-set-by-leslie-sansone.html

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Walk at Home *Miracle Miles* BRAND NEW dvd set by Leslie Sansone *Part 2 of 5*

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Over the next week or so I will be posting pictures on Instagram and my review in FIVE parts (since there are 5 dvds in this set) here on my blog instead of posting one really long post!

Here is my part 1/5 for DVD disc 1 review:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/08/walk-at-home-miracle-miles-brand-new-dvd-set-by-leslie-sansone-part-1-of-5.html

This is what the main menu looks like. I choose the “play” options on all the workouts because I wanted to hear Leslie’s instructions.

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I did mile 2 yesterday. Leslie Sansone leads this workout with a large group. Several people are repeat cast like Nick, Marvin, Carrie, etc.

0:30-4:15 WARM UP
4:15-9:40 FAST WALK
9:40-11:50 BOOSTED WALK with HIIT intervals
11:50-15:00 MIRACLE MILES BAND
15:00-20:25 FAST WALK
20:25-23:30 BOOSTED WALK with HIIT intervals
23:20-28:20 MIRACLE MILES BAND
28:20-30:15 COOL DOWN
30:15-31:00 STRETCH

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The Boosted Walk has HIIT (High intensity interval training) training meaning you do 15-20 seconds of jogging to get your heart rate up, and then heel digs during the recovery phase-then repeated a couple of times.

The Miracle Miles Band is used twice in this workout and has some fun upper body and lower body moves.
I posted a quick video here on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/p/7JhKbxN5Q4/?taken-by=empowermoms

The Walk Clock countdown starts at 10:00 and is displayed the rest of the workout on the bottom right.

The music on this entire dvd is to a great exercise beat-no words. I absolutely LOVE the beat for the cool down-its awesome! I wish I could get some of this music for my ipod!

Again, like dvd 1, the stretch is not long enough so I did my own stretching afterwards.

I love Leslie’s bright shoes in her workout dvds and I love how she interacts with her cast. You can tell she loves what she does and has fun!

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The NEW band is really cool!

It’s about 1/4 inch thick and stretchy with loop holes. There isn’t any difference using this new band versus a regular resistance band honestly.

HOWEVER, I like it better than a traditional band because this new band doesn’t make my hands smell or itch; you can use the loop holes to tighten the resistance; and I don’t have to worry about the band snapping back and hitting my son in the face (yes that has happened before with a traditional resistance band-OUCH!).

You can read my earlier blog post to get more specifics and ordering info PLUS A COUPON CODE here:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/08/walk-at-home-miracle-miles-brand-new-5-dvd-set-by-leslie-sansone.html

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Jessica Smith “Walk On: Walk The Weight Off 30 Day Program” fitness review & pictures

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Walk On: Walk The Weight Off 30 Day Program – $39.95 (+ FREE Shipping!)

This 3-DVD pack contains 3, brand new, never released before DVDs! Here is my original post about this dvd set in more detail:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/07/walk-on-walk-off-the-weight-30-day-low-impact-high-results-program-by-jessicasmithtv-sneak-peek.html

I have been buying and using Jessica Smith dvd and youtube workouts for years and absolutely love her teaching style and workouts! I was beyond thrilled when Jessica contacted me and sent me a complimentary copy of this 3 dvd program for blog and social media review! All opinions are my own.

I’ve taken the last 1.5 weeks to do every workout and review them in detail for my readers here on my blog, so I hope all this information will be helpful!

“Walk On: 3 Weight Loss Walks”
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Workout 1 (15 min Calorie Burst):
0-3:00 Warm up
3:00-13:00 Workout-moves including knee ups, jump rope, grapevine, v step patterns.
13:00-15:30 Cool down and stretch

*Shows 8:00 countdown clock

*Jessica mentions this short workout would be great alone or as an add on to another workout.

*This 15 min calorie burst uses interval training.

Workout 2 (30 min Fat Blaster):
0-4:30 Warm up
4:30-25:00 Workout-moves including high knees, v steps, shuffle, heel digs, some arm patterns.
25:00-29:20 Cool down and stretch

*Shows 10:00 countdown clock

*This 30 min fast blaster uses varying speeds.

Workout 3 (40 min Mega Burn):
0-4:45 Warm up
4:45-35:00 Workout-moves including side to side patterns, marching wide and narrow, grapevine, hamstring curls, heel digs with arm patterns.
35:00-40:15 Cool down and stretch

*Shows 10:00 countdown clock

*This 40 min mega burn uses a steady aerobic zone to build endurance and strength.

Bonus Workout (Standing Abs):
0-15:15 Workout-moves including twists, crunches, squat twists. She used the last minute for a quick stretch.

*Jessica suggests doing this ab routine 3 times a week on alternating days.

*This Standing Abs workout uses slow and controlled moves to get a deeper ab workout.

Overall thoughts on this dvd:
**You will not need any equipment for these 4 workouts.

**Debbie shows low impact, beginner moves; Beth shows more advanced, higher impact moves; and Jessica shows intermediate to advanced moves in all the workouts.

**The music beat is good and upbeat-no words.

**The background is white and bright which contrasts nicely with the women’s clothes.

**The 40 min mega burn was my favorite workout on the dvd! I especially loved the finale which had a jazzy song and was so fun!

** I liked the standing abs routine because it was upright which makes it easier on my neck, and she did several new ab moves I had never done before.

“Walk On: Major Metabolism Booster”
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Workout 1 (Pyramid Power Walk):
0-4:00 Warm up
4:00-24:00 Workout-moves including jogging, shuffle, punches, side to side step taps, toe taps, kick backs.
24:00-30:00 Cool down and stretch

*Shows 10:00 countdown clock

*This 30 min power walk uses the method of a steady climb in heart rate, then peak (keeps the heart rate elevated), and then lower the heart rate back down over the period of the entire workout.

Workout 2 (Strength Interval Walk):
0-5:00 Warm up
5:00-26:00 Workout-moves including lower body strength training moves, squats, lunges, deadlifts.
26:00-28:00 Workout for abs
28:00-30:30 Cool down and stretch

*Shows 10:00 countdown clock

*This 30 min power walk uses strength training moves along with cardio.

Bonus Workout (Chair Stretch):
0-13:30 Sitting moves on the chair including stretching of the neck, shoulders and back; supported warrior positions, and other yoga type moves.
13:30-20:05 Standing up moves using the chair as support doing other yoga and stretching moves.

*You will need a chair and a yoga block or pillow so that your feet are elevated and in line with your hips.

*Can be done barefoot.

Overall thoughts on this dvd:
**You will not need any equipment for the first dvd but you will need one set of dumbbells for the second dvd. Debbie uses no weights, Beth uses 3 lbs. and Jessica uses 5 lbs. You will also need a chair and yoga block or pillow for the bonus chair stretch workout.

**Debbie shows low impact, beginner moves; Beth shows more advanced, higher impact moves; and Jessica shows intermediate to advanced moves in all the workouts.

**The music beat is good and upbeat-no words.

**The background is white and bright which contrasts nicely with the women’s clothes.

**I did both of these workouts with my friends and we each burned over 500 calories in 60 mins!

**The strength interval walk was very hard on my knees with all the squats and lunges, even though I did alot of beginner and modifications.

“Walk On: 5 Day Fat Burn”
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Workout 1 (Hiit Walk):
0-4:55 Warm up
4:55-25:00 Workout-moves including crossover kicks, squat pulses, knee strikes, jogging.
25:00-30:00 Cool down and stretch

*Shows 10:00 countdown clock

*This 30 min Hiit walk uses the method of High Intensity Interval Training by doing 4 rounds of a 3 minute steady pace, followed by 2 minutes of going all out after the bell sound.

Workout 2 (Toning Walk):
0-5:30 Warm up
5:30-27:00 Workout-moves including plié hold, knee ups, triceps, chest press, squats.
27:00-29:45 Cool down and stretch

*Shows 10:00 countdown clock

*This 30 min Toning walk uses a resistance band for cardio and strength training for the entire workout, including during the warm up and cool down.

*Jessica and crew use a 6 foot resistance band (NOT INCLUDED) but I used a 5 foot one because that’s what I had. Because of some specific toning moves, you will not be able to use anything smaller than 5 feet.

*You will not be walking the entire time during this workout because of some of the toning moves that require you to remain still like squatting and lunging.

Bonus Workout (Healthy Back):
0-17:30 Workout-standing and floor exercises including shoulder raises, lunges, bridge, single leg balance, stretches.

*This 17 min workout uses a resistance band through out the workout and all the moves are very slow and controlled. You may also need a mat if you are working out on a hard floor.

Overall thoughts on this dvd:
**You will not need any equipment for the first dvd but you will need a 6 foot resistance band for the second workout and bonus back workout.

**Debbie shows low impact, beginner moves; Beth shows more advanced, higher impact moves; and Jessica shows intermediate to advanced moves in all the workouts.

**The music beat is good and upbeat-no words.

**The background is white and bright which contrasts nicely with the women’s clothes. I like the flowers in the background as contrast also.

**I enjoyed the Hiit workout more than I thought I would because it didn’t hurt my knees. The 4 Hiit rounds are all different so you don’t have to worry about repeating the same moves all 4 rounds which I liked!

I really enjoyed this brand new 3 dvd set of workouts! Jessica Smith did an amazing job with this collection. I especially like that she included a 30 day calendar on the back of the box so you can rotate between all the dvds. There is alot of variety with this set that beginners, intermediate and advanced workout people will enjoy.

You can purchase this brand new set here:

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Debra Clopton’s newest book-Counting on a Cowboy- and Love at the Reins Giveaway

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Counting on a Cowboy (A Four of Hearts Ranch Romance) by Debra Clopton

Abby Knightly is running away from her painful past and decides to drive to Wishing Springs Texas to start a new life. She meets Bo Monahan right away, one of the “famous” bachelor cowboys mentioned in Maggie’s article, after almost hitting his cow in the road. They immediately hit it off and become friends; but Bo questions her motives for being in their small town, and Abby questions whether she can trust her heart and care for anyone again. The family dynamics, struggles and relationships are fantastic and I loved reading more about the Wishing Spring neighbors mentioned in book 1.

I read the first “Four of Hearts Ranch Romance” book earlier this year and absolutely loved it! This second book was definitely just as good! They don’t have to be read in order, but since all the family members are mentioned in both books, the character development will make more sense if you do. I love Bo and Abby’s personalities and how they worked together to take care of others. They were both very caring and selfless. The author did very well depicting Abby’s inner turmoil and emotional pain from her past.

This was a clean, christian romance book with lots of laughs and emotional moments. 5 stars! I will be keeping this book on my book shelf to read again and again!

I can’t wait to read the last book-Kissed by a Cowboy-releasing early next year.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from LitFuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.

“Betting on Hope” is book 1 in “A Four of Hearts Ranch Romance” series, released earlier this year. My book review is here:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/02/debra-clopton-betting-on-hope-book-review-kindle-giveaway.html

About the book:
After losing everything she held dear, Abby never wants to love again. But a certain cowboy may just spur her to wonder if love might be worth the risk.

Running from a past that haunts her, Abby Knightly is drawn to the cozy town of Wishing Springs, Texas. Maybe this small town could offer hope and healing and a future for Abby . . . if she’s brave enough to reach out and take it by the reins.

Bo Monahan isn’t interested in the new romantic destination his little town has become—or the women who might be looking at him like he’s their next Mr. Right. Between taking care of his Pops and his growing stirrup business, he isn’t looking for serious romantic commitments. But when the infant son he never knew about shows up at his doorstep, his world is turned upside down.

This confirmed bachelor might not think he needs a wife, but he sure needs help. Even Abby can see that, and despite her best efforts to keep her distance, she can’t help but be drawn to this new father-son duo. As Abby throws herself into helping Bo navigate fatherhood, hope sparks between them, revealing that maybe, just maybe, they can navigate their dark pasts and emerge together into a future as bright as the Texas sun itself.

About the author:
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Debra Clopton is a multi-award winning novelist and has written more than 22 novels. Along with writing, Debra helps her husband teach the youth at their local Cowboy Church. Debra’s goal is to shine a light toward God while she entertains readers with her words.
http://debraclopton.com/

You can purchase a copy here:

A new tale of romance, family, and taking risks—don’t miss Debra Clopton’s Counting on a Cowboy! After losing everything she held dear, Abby never wants to love again. But a certain cowboy may just spur her to wonder if love might be worth the risk. As Abby throws herself into helping Bo navigate fatherhood, hope sparks between them, revealing that maybe, just maybe, they can navigate their dark pasts and emerge together into a future as bright as the Texas sun itself.

Saddle up with Debra and her new book and enter to win her Love at the Reins prize pack!

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One grand prize winner will receive:

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Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on September 8th. The winner will be announced September 9th on Debra’s blog.

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