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I received my brand new Miracle Miles set on Saturday!

Over the next 2 weeks 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!

On Saturday and Sunday, my 5 year old and I did DVD 1 which includes a 1 mile workout with Leslie, and 3 bonus workouts.

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.

Here is what the mile 1 workout looks like. Leslie Sansone leads this workout alone.

WARM UP: 0:00-5:05
FAST WALK: 5:05-10:20
BOOSTED WALK: 10:20-12:15
MIRACLE MILES BAND: 12:15-15:15
STRETCH: 15:15-15:35

The Boosted Walk has HIIT (High intensity interval training) training meaning you do 15-20 seconds of jogging and then heel digs during the recovery phase.

The Miracle Miles Band is briefly used during the last session for chest presses and squats/punches.

The Walk Clock countdown starts at 10:00 and is displayed the rest of the workout on the bottom right. My son really liked this feature because visually he was able to see how much time was left for the workout.

The music on this entire dvd, including bonus workouts, is a great exercise beat through out-no words.

15 seconds is obviously not long enough for a cool down or stretch so that will need to be done afterwards if you are not doing another workout.

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!).

Here are some pictures of us doing Mile 1 and Upper Body Strength bonus.

BONUS Upper Body Strength
8:30 mins long with Leslie only.

You do (4) upper body moves, multiple rounds, on both sides of your body.

Bicep Curls, 2 rounds
Tricep Kickbacks, 2 rounds
Chest Press, 2 rounds (1 round with a squat, 2nd round no squat)
Row, 2 rounds
and 1 more round of Bicep Curls to finish

Leslie recommends during this workout 2-3 times per week.

BONUS Lower Body Strength
5:55 mins long with Leslie only.

You do (3) lower body moves on both sides of your body.

Squats, 2 rounds
Plie squat, 1 round
Lunges, 2 rounds

Leslie recommends during this workout 2-3 times per week.

BONUS Full Body Strength with NICK DRAGO and group
1:30-7:00 mins (so basically 5.5 mins)

Bicep Curls (7)
Rows (7)
Tricep Kickbacks (7)
REPEAT this circuit on other side
Side to side standing crunch (8)
Front shoulder raise, then side shoulder raise (8)
Front shoulder raise, then side shoulder raise on the other side (8)
Chest Press with squat (8)
Good morning (8)

My 5 year old did this entire workout by himself using the band. Nick was fun and energetic.

OVERALL THOUGHTS:
Love this set so far! Love the band! I wish the cool down after mile 1 was longer and I wish the strength training bonuses were longer. I really enjoyed the music beat even though there weren’t any words. My son and I will probably fight over the band so hopefully she will sell extras in her store. 🙂 I can’t wait to try out the other DVDs in this set!

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

Through Waters Deep (Waves of Freedom #1) by Sarah Sundin

Mary is a very bright and pretty navy yard secretary who likes to remain invisible to others. She is very good at what she does but hates recognition and is quite content hiding behind others and letting them shine. In the first couple of chapters, the boat USS Atwood has been sabotaged and Mary decides to investigate the issue further with the help of her childhood friend Jim who is a naval officer. As the story progresses, Mary learns to “let her light shine” and use her talents to help others and to have faith in the future.

“Through Waters Deep” is set in the early 1940’s during WWII. There were alot of historical facts and political turmoil through out the book because of the time period. I enjoyed the story and budding romance between Mary and Jim, but it was a little difficult reading through all the history and technical wordage. If you like reading books during the WWI and WWII time period, you will love this book!

This is book 1 in the Waves of Freedom series.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Books, a division of of Baker Publishing Group, in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own. I also 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.

Book Description:
It is 1941 and America teeters on the brink of war. Outgoing naval officer Ensign Jim Avery escorts British convoys across the North Atlantic in a brand-new destroyer, the USS Atwood. Back on shore, Boston Navy Yard secretary Mary Stirling does her work quietly and efficiently, happy to be out of the limelight. Yet, despite her reserved nature, she never could back down from a challenge. When evidence of sabotage on the Atwood is found, Jim and Mary must work together to uncover the culprit. A bewildering maze of suspects emerges, and Mary is dismayed to find that even someone close to her is under suspicion. With the increasing pressure, Jim and Mary find that many new challenges–and dangers–await them.

Sarah Sundin takes readers to the tense months before the US entered WWII. Readers will encounter German U-boats and torpedoes, along with the explosive power of true love, in this hopeful and romantic story.

About the Author
Sarah Sundin is the author of With Every Letter, On Distant Shores, In Perfect Time, and the Wings of Glory series. In 2014, On Distant Shores was a finalist for the Golden Scroll Awards from both AWSA and the Christian Authors Network. In 2011, Sarah received the Writer of the Year Award at the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. A graduate of UC San Francisco School of Pharmacy, she works on call as a hospital pharmacist. During WWII, her grandfather served as a pharmacist’s mate (medic) in the Navy and her great-uncle flew with the US Eighth Air Force in England. Sarah lives in California with her husband and three children. Visit www.sarahsundin.com for more information.

Dive into Sarah Sundin’s explosive new series, Waves of Freedom, with book one, Through Waters Deep. When evidence of sabotage on the Atwood is found, Jim and Mary must work together to uncover the culprit. A bewildering maze of suspects emerges, and Mary is dismayed to find that even someone close to her is under suspicion. With the increasing pressure, Jim and Mary find that many new challenges–and dangers–await them in the midst of their budding romance.

Join Sarah in celebrating the release of Through Waters Deep by entering to win an Anchors Aweigh prize pack!

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• A copy of Through Waters Deep
• A nautical tote bag
• A set of compass rose notecards
• A “Hope Anchors the Soul” journal
• A Boston Tea Party earl grey tea set
• A Through Waters Deep apron
• A set of nautical tea towels

 

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on August 24th. The winner will be announced August 25th on Sarah’s blog.

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

You can go to my earlier blog post to get more specifics and ordering info for this dvd set here:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/07/walk-on-walk-off-the-weight-30-day-low-impact-high-results-program-by-jessicasmithtv-sneak-peek.html

I am SO EXCITED to announce THREE new Leslie Sansone DVDs that will be released by the end of the year!

Here’s the info I have on them:

Leslie Sansone: Walking Off the Pounds

Editorial Reviews
Are you ready to start walking off the pounds? This is the easy way to do it!

CHOOSE TO WALK 1, 2 OR 3 FITNESS MILES!

In mile one you’ll start with an easy warm up walk and then quickly progress to our classic Walk at Home moves. If you want a lean, fl at tummy, this is your mile. You will learn how easy it is to engage your core and get your “middle” muscles working while you walk!

Mile number two starts out brisk and keeps the speed you need for a higher burn. Plus you’ll learn moves that sculpt the “walking” muscles of the lower body.

In mile three, you will love the added energy that short “boosts” give the workout! Just walk for a few beats, then BOOST for a few beats and repeat. It’s a great way to increase your fitness level and speed up your results!

In addition, you’ll learn some upper body moves that are a simple but effective way to tone up your arms, back and chest muscles. This Walking Off the Pounds workout is TOTAL BODY FITNESS WALKING! THE BONUS HEALTHY ABS & BACK SEGMENT is to help you to slim down even more—featuring easy to follow moves selected specifically to help shape the waistline, flatten the tummy and strengthen the back. It’s the perfect strength training session for after your walk!

After the workout don’t miss the INSPIRING STORIES OF THOSE WHO WALKED OFF THE POUNDS! Bobbi Jo, a Mom of eight, WALKED OFF 65 LBS! Kim, a Coach and Teacher, WALKED OFF 100 LBS! Annette, a Wife and Mother, WALKED OFF 100+ LBS!

You can pre order it here: (Oct 20 release date)

Leslie Sansone: 5 Boosted Miles

Editorial Reviews
Are you ready to BOOST the results of your walk?

It’s EASY and FUN! We recommend that you start with the Bonus SESSION . This is where Leslie shows you the Top 10 Walk Moves and teaches you how to BOOST each one. After that, you can dive right into the 5 miles—in any way that you like.

You can walk a gentle mile and then a boosted mile. You can walk two miles without boosting anything and then boost the next two. Or you can even opt to boost only some of the moves within each mile. You have the freedom to do whatever is right for you! Walkers that range from beginners all the way to advanced can all get a great workout! AND with the five different 1-mile sessions, you can also customize your workout time.

If you have 30 minutes for your Monday walk, you can do two miles. If Tuesday is busy, sneak in a single 15-minute mile to keep yourself on track. Then for the days when you do have the time and the energy, you can walk all 5 miles and BOOST AWAY! Customize your workout time AND your workout intensity. This is YOUR walk!

You can pre order it here: (Nov 10 release date)

Leslie Sansone: Burn to the Beat

I posted the video description and pre order link here on my blog earlier:
http://empowermoms.net/2015/08/leslie-sansone-burn-to-the-beat-brand-new-fitness-cardio-walking.html