Kathy Smith: Matrix Method – Power Walk for Weight Loss

Comments

1. E. Jarecka says:

   February 18, 2010 at 11:08 am

   Well, let me start with saying that I really like Kathy Smith and I own at least 5 of her other DVDs that I use frequently ( esp. the great Timesaver series! ), but this one. .
   Minuses:
   - it is way to easy – good for beginners or maybe for your not-so-fit days. I didn’t even get warm.
   - Kathy is a bit annoying with her ‘I’m loving it!’, ‘Isn’t it fun?’, ‘I’m having so much fun!’ etc.
   - everyone is working on the same level – well she says you can improvise your hand movements when you’re working ‘the clock’, but nothing more really. Sometimes you can’t even see the entire cast!
   Pluses:
   - I liked the Matrix abs section – I could feel my muscles working
   - cast is not miked, so you don’t have to listen to their ‘oohoos!’
   Rating: 3 / 5
2. S. Gamble says:

   February 18, 2010 at 1:27 pm

   Although I found the workout to be a good one, there are a few issues that came up that will likely keep me from using it too often. I found Kathy Smith to be a little off her game in this one. I know she is trying to be encouraging but I don’t like it when she actually screeches. Another problem is the set — there are a couple of times when two of her fellow walkers, on either end, are totally cut off by the columns on either side of the set. I know it sounds like I’m being overly critical, but believe me, do the workout a couple of times and you might well agree. As long as I’m complaining, I might as well mention that since K. Smith is getting older and this walking tape more than likely appeals to an older person as well, that she use older people to work out with instead of 20 something year olds.
   Rating: 4 / 5
3. Patricia Sechi says:

   February 18, 2010 at 1:44 pm

   This is a really great exercise dvd. I never tire of this workout, which can be easily modified to whatever level you feel like. Kathy Smith’s friendly, energetic and non-judgmental style gets me going even when I am not in the mood, and really makes me feel like I am right there “in” the class.
   Rating: 5 / 5
4. P. Yiu says:

   February 18, 2010 at 2:35 pm

   I did not expect much when I purchased this DVD although I really like her other DVD. But after I got the DVD and start following the routine, I absolutely love it. You really get a good workout out of it! I highly recommend it to anybody!
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. H. Scott says:

   February 18, 2010 at 4:37 pm

   I’m an avid Leslie Sansone user. I love her dvd’s but I have to admit, I get a little tired of the chattiness. Plus, I feel like i’m ready to move on a bit. I don’t like dancy-workouts. I don’t want to think that hard! I was tired of just marching in place.

   The reason I bought this was the other reviews. I don’t think anyone said how fun it was! Not complicated. I was sweating profusely by minute 10 but I felt energized not tired. It was a really fun workout. The stretching part at the end is wonderful! So relaxing.

   I really felt this workout the next morning. I’ve never been sore in my ribs, sides and abs from just doing my Walk at Home workouts. It’s a good sore, feels like I worked out for real!
   I used 3lb weights for the strength training part. I’m of two minds of this – we did a lot of ‘pick up your weights’, ‘put your weights down’, ‘ok, pick up your weights again’. I kind of wish we’d just do the weight section and go on but I guess it’s interval training and I won’t complain since I am feeling good results.

   The next thing that I was nervous about is my knees. I didn’t want to do a bunch of squats and lunges. I just can’t take it. None of that here except that moving in the clock rotations works every part of your legs, hips and buns. I felt the burn without feeling my ligaments crack and strain. So low to moderate impact. I would recommend this is you’re ready to move on from Leslie but not wanting to do something like Boot Camp or The Firm.

   I thought at first the crew behind her was going to annoy me but they did not. They were quite fun to watch and I felt myself getting a little ‘attitude’ along with them. Lots of smiles and serious sweating. Even the men were having a good time and I appreciate watching their cheerfullness.

   The most positive thing I have to say is that I can’t wait to do it again!!!
   Rating: 5 / 5