Walking for Weight Loss With Debbie Rocker
- Achieve the results you want, in less time. Debbie s don t do more get more philosophy and training method are incorporated into every phase of this unique, comprehensive program, and it really works. Debbie s innovative walking circuit program combines high and low-intensity cardio work, walking, and toning exercises. The result is an efficient, effective training regimen that burns calories
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Walking for Weight Loss With Debbie Rocker
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I have a rather extensive library of fitness dvds so that I can mix up my routine so I’ve also done several walking dvds to which I can compare this one. . . and it’s a good one in my opinion.
CALORIE BURN: First I’d like to touch on the caloric burn of the dvd since that is, afterall, typically the goal of the purchase. I wear a bodybugg to measure not only my daily caloric burn but also to allow me to see exactly how many calories I burn during a workout and how many calories I burn per minute during said workout. I mention this only so that you know what I say is based upon scientific measurement rather than simply perceived exertion. I was surprised. . . I didn’t feel worn out or wiped out and yet this rated quite high on calorie burn, especially for a walking dvd! The instructor takes into account, it seems, current studies saying that you actually get a higher calorie burn by taking your heart rate on a roller coaster ride rather than keeping it at the same high level or low level the whole time. . . I’ve read it compared to a car that uses more gas if you speed up, slow down, go steady, speed up, slow down etc rather than going all fast or all slow. . . you also burn more calories, (like a car burning more gas) oddly, with the variety of heart rate and continue to burn them longer after the workout. She actually mentions the variation during the workout so it seems it is based upon this and it worked.
SCENERY: If you do the longer workout one of the coolest things they do in one part of it is you hear the trainer but they put in scenery as though you are walking through the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, A forest, walking on the beach, etc. I loved this! It was a cross between clearing your mind in meditation and being on the most beautiful walk possible while being in my air conditioned home! It also added great interest to a fitness dvd that also offered good workout moves in the other parts of the dvd. . . In the other scenes the instructor and back up coaches are on a beautiful California hillside. So if you have to be indoors to workout, it’s an unusual escape in my opinion. Clever.
INSTRUCTOR: Positive, upbeat, full of energy.
INTEREST: I’ll be the first to admit the reason I own so many workout dvds is that I have complete workout ADD and boredom. On many workouts I just stop half way and hop on an elliptical we have or start dancing. I bore easily. This one was one of the rare ones that kept my interest from start to finish. I’ve done both the long version and the 30 minute workout many times and I personally loved them both and stayed with it, happily, without staring at the clock. Ever. For me this is a rare oddity.
WORKOUT: You’ll be doing variations on walking and leg moves but with some strength and toning added simply by the variation of leg movements and arm movements. She gets your heart rate up by doing a combo of arm movements with leg movements and it works well.
LEVEL: I’m pretty advanced but a beginner could do this one because she has an alternate back up coach that will do beginner moves you can follow instead. I think anyone would get results from it.
MUSIC: The music is made specifically to go in tempo with your movements and is good and upbeat rather than the odd electronica you sometimes get during some fitness dvds.
INCLUDED: A long workout, a 30 minute quick workout, and also an audio cd are included so that when you want to walk on the street or hike or whatever away from your dvd player and without the additional moves you get with the dvd player you have a coach and music guiding you that also sets the beat for optimum results.
BACK UP TEAM: I think they put a great deal of thought into including someone everyone can identify with in their back up team. All kinds of people, all shapes, and even a man to follow along with. Although I personally can be motivated by all size 2 perfect people on a team as long as they do the moves right, many would rather follow along to someone they can identify with (and I am not a size 2!)so this allows well for that if so.
NEGATIVES: The only thing that I thought was silly was the instructor talking about it being a “high intensity workout”. It does burn calories well but not “high intensity” well like full out hard core aerobics so this seemed inaccurate to relay on the 30 minute workout. The greatest part was I didn’t feel wiped out but did well, according to my bodybugg, in burning calories. . . but I would never call this a high intensity workout.
ALTERNATIVES: Although I’m not crazy about all of Kathy Smith’s dvds, she offers really good walking dvds too with fun moves and also good caloric burn. Sometimes she splices in dance steps. So some of hers would be a good alternative or addition in a walking dvd.
CONCLUSION: This ranked high on my list of fitness dvds. . . I felt it among the most enjoyable to do, it was rare in that it spliced in gorgeous scenery to make you feel you are in paradise when you are stuck inside working out, the calorie burn was very good but the exertion didn’t feel tough, the energy and music were good. . . all the things to make me keep going back and hitting “play” on this one again and again.
Rating: 5 / 5
I enjoy both the dvd and the cd. Debbie has amazing enthusiasm and drive, and as she says, it’s about weight loss and so much more.
Rating: 5 / 5
I like this video alot. it’s not so strenuous that i quit after one time. easy to follow. easy to do
Rating: 4 / 5
Yes you “jog” Yes you do squats and lunges Yes this is more than walking.
It is a nice lower body workout with some calorie burn. The pace is good, starting off low then building up. The recovery time is sufficient Debbie’s calls are clean, and demonstrated well. I would suggest this DVD as a good add to a workout library, but would not suggest it to anyone looking to just walk.
Rating: 4 / 5
I have been using Sansone videos to lose weight (30+ pounds so far). However, I am still 40 pounds overweight and I have weak knees. This is why I only considered buying another walking video when seeking to add more variety to my workouts.
I wasn’t prepared for a “walking” video that throws in lunges (front, side and back), jogging in place (Debbie calls it shuffling and kicking your heels up) and squats (not easy on the knees).
Good: There is a girl to follow for alternate (easier) steps during the jogging and squats and it helped keep my knee burn to a minimum.
Good: My legs FEEL it in a way Leslie’s DVD’s never made them feel it before. The lunging and squatting are definitely strengthening and toning moves.
Disappointing: I sweat less in the full workout on this DVD, than I do on Leslie’s shorter workouts. Could be the significantly lower amount of arm work. It wasn’t till I added my own I started to feel a real cardio challenge on this one.
Are others correct in calling it “boring”? Yes. With so VERY little arm/upper body work, the entire video does seem to be mostly marching, with some lunges, squats and jogging in between.
Least favorite part: When the camera goes off for several minutes showing just pretty scenics as you march in place with canned voice overs to encourage you. I began creating shopping lists in my head. Mentally disassociating from the workout.
Cool down was also disappointing. Heck, even Sweating to the Oldies has a better cool down.
Will I do it again? Yes. Once a week for the toning and strengthening. But, I will continue adding my own upper body workouts to the routine and do my own cool down and stretches.
Rating: 3 / 5