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Our friends at America Walks published this great newsletter, and we couldn’t help but share the WALK love!   September 2017 National Walking Summit Special Edition Looking Back at St. Paul As most of you know by now, the  2017 National Walking Summit took place in St. Paul,......

Here’s a reprint of an article we did for the Nebraska Furniture Mart:   “Like many of us, you’re probably interested in shedding some pounds – maybe 20, 50, 100 or more, or maybe just those final 5. You can do it, definitely. You’ve done......

Here’s your full 21 Days Before Thanksgiving Walk Challenge…each video is programmed to play on each day of the challenge in our Daily Walk app as well, and 1st month is free so sign up and get all the challenge workouts FREE for a month!......

WALKING IN RHODE ISLAND!      Mark your calendars! Join us for a WALK CONCERT at St. Francis Xavier Church, East Providence, RI! FREE Event and Open to the public! Sat. September 17, 2016 – 11AM – 1PM WHAT is a WALK CONCERT? If you haven’t experienced a WALK 15 LIVE......

#1 Thing you can do to start LOSING WEIGHT! START WALKING NOW! It’s true…of all the choices you have to lose weight, NOTHING BEATS simply “BURNING MORE CALORIES.” Do you know our Walking Workouts can deliver some of the HIGHEST CALORIE BURN you can get......

      Read the transcript from Leslie’s interview with furtherfood.com, and don’t miss “10 WALKS to a Healthy Body” Challenge – read below! 1) Did you start National Walking Day? Why did it start? (big laugh) I wish I thought of it. It started with the......

HAPPY MONDAY Walkers! It’s a perfect week to WALK WALK WALK …. let’s do 3 Miles each day through Friday …that’s a perfect 15 Mile HEART HEALTHY, BELLY SLIMMING, MOOD BOOSTING …. PLAN! And what an incentive … we can take the WEEKEND OFF! Here’s......

  HAPPY HEALTHY MONDAY Walkers! It’s a PERFECT WEEK to get in some extra steps …. that lead to the endless benefits of our MIRACLE MEDICINE …. “Fitness Walking!” When you START WALKING …. INSTANTLY … – You FEEL better! – You have MORE energy!......

HAPPY …. HEALTHY …. December 2015 Walkers! I wanted to share with you the Walk Plan that I will be doing from my home … I hope it helps everyone to keep WALKING STRONG right through this joy-filled time of year! I love knowing that......

CYBER MONDAY SALE! Until Midnight Only: SAVE 50% on our MEGA MILES SET! A $60.00 value for only $30.00! That’s 8 MEGA MILES. It’s a complete kit with everything you need to start walking! The set includes 5 Mega Miles, 3 Mega Miles, Firm Band,......

Looking for a new walk option? Take our pre-loaded MP4 Player outside and walk to the beat! We have 21 songs engineered at the perfect pace for fitness walking…that’s 7 miles of walking! Mix and match your favorite songs to motivate your outdoor walk! Click here......

HAPPY Thursday Walkers!!! It’s DAY 5 …a BIG BIG Burn Day … 5 Miles or 10,000 steps or 75 mins. of walking is our daily assignment! I already have 2,842 steps in this morning … (about 1/3 of the way to 10K – YAY!) Yesterday......

Hello My Walkers!!!     IT’s HERE ….. It’s the EVE of our 21 Day Walk Challenge!!! This is the absolute BEST way to prepare for a healthy holiday season … just WALK everyday for 21 Days!! A little walk or a BIG walk …......

Walking Lowers Breast Cancer Risk By 42%! A new reason to hit the road! What’s the secret? Find the answers in this Prevention Magazine article: http://www.prevention.com/…/health-concerns/exercise-preven… We support The National Breast Cancer Foundation. Help us get their words out! “Today, and every day, we offer ‪#‎HOPE‬......

Join us via live webcast for the release of Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to promote WALKing! Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 10:00 AM ET http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/walking-and-walkable-communities/event-webcast.html   Please share this invitation with others who may be interested in learning what they......

We had a BLAST at the Walk Concert at IDEA World Fitness Convention in Los Angeles. We give a BIG SWEATY HUG to everyone who came out to walk with us! We can’t thank you enough. Happy Walking! ‪#‎ideaworld‬  ...

Friday, July 17: Certified Walk Leader Reunion: 8 am – 4 pm Los Angeles Airport Marriott 5855 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 Tel: 310 641 5700 Discounted room rate $131/night + tax   Sunday, July 19: Walk Leader Certification: 8 am – 4......

Saturday, July 18th, Noon – 1pm JW Marriott 900 West Olympic Blvd. Ticket includes FREE access to the IDEA World Fitness & Nutrition Expo Hall right next door at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Visit over 600 booths and enjoy great discounts and samples from......

Walkers! We posted about the benefits of walking on Sharecare a while back…this type of news just doesn’t get old so we’re reposting here:   The simple act of putting one foot in front of the other can lead to huge gains in health and......

September 26, 2015, 11am, East Providence, Rhode Island. 11am – Walk concert Led by Fr. Scott (as seen in 3 Mega Miles). 11:30 am – 6 pm – Certification follows immediately after Walk Concert. The venue will be St. Francis Xavier Church, 81 North Carpenter......

What is it about fitness walking that makes it more “successful” than other exercise? Part of it is the simplicity. By putting one foot in front of the other, you can not only walk off weight, but also dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease,......

Saturday, March 7, 2015 9 am – 4 pm Hotel Indigo St. Petersburg Downtown 234 Third Ave. North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (special discounted room rate for attendees) For more information please contact info@walkleader.com...

HEALTHY New WEEK Walkers! For much of the world, it’s a BIG FREEZE week so I know you need indoor walking … LOVE IT! The Walk Plan for the first 7 days of the New Year was a BIG start … and I love that......

Thanks so much for an amazing live event! A rainy October day couldn’t keep the Walkers away! We can’t thank everyone enough…Jennifer Antkowiak, our Walk Leader Director Ruth Hughes, everyone who helped out with ticketing, merchandise and media…and all the wonderful WALK STARS who made......

Hi my lovely Walkers!!! I’m so excited for the BIG event happening in Pittsburgh this October…our 2014 annual WALK CONCERT!!!! We have the privilege of welcoming a very special guest this year, my good friend Jennifer Antkowiak 🙂 If you’ve “Walked Down Your Blood Sugar”......

Mix & Match Walk Blasters is the perfect WALK for your busy lifestyle! With 10 different “Mini Walks” to choose from, Walk Blasters is totally customizable…great for those new to regular exercise, and advanced Walkers will love the “Short & Sweaty” segments! Choose a short......

Visit walkathome.com/wc2014 for more info and tickets!   Schedule: Friday October 3  – 9 am – 4 pm Certified Walk Leaders Reunion Friday October 3 – Walk Concert – doors open at 5 pm (open to the public, tickets are $15) Saturday October 4 –......

The Surgeon General (SG) gave a healthy report at ACSM’s Annual Meeting in Orlando a few weeks ago, and afterward in one of the incredible moments of my walking career, we all had an opportunity to “WALK” with the SG!!!  His presentation focused on EXERCISE......

Walkers!  Did you know that just 21 days of walking “our way” – SUPER walking, that is – can result in real transformation?  That’s no joke…with consistency in your activity and eating, you’ll see serious results in less than a month!  And we’re not talking......

Hi Walkers!  We’re happy to announce our most popular workouts, including WALK IT OFF IN 30 DAYS and 5 MEGA MILES, are now available to download on iTunes.  Own these favorites on your preferred device and take with you anywhere! http://bit.ly/LeslieSansoniTunes  ...

HAPPY …. HEALTHY …. MAY …. my friends! THE POWER OF 1 MILE! You will be AMAZED … I promise you! I want you to SUCCEED at short goals …. instead of failing at BIG ones! Please try my MAY Challenge … invite your friends,......

Hey Walkers! We are very excited to announce that we have launched a new Walk at Home Contest!! We are giving away an exclusive “Walk With Friends Package” so that you can get your Walk On with family and friends! Click here to join today:......

Happy MARCH Walkers!!! Do you know that you can really LIFT AWAY the POUNDS? It’s TRUE … lifting weights slims your body because conditioned muscles are lean, active and beautifully shaped! Conditioned muscles use more energy just to exist than de-conditioned muscle … yes, you......

FEBRUARY 2014 WALK PLAN  Your “WALKS” are Ready! Starting the month with a WEEKEND !!!! Yippee … that’s my kind of month!  And it’s LOVE month to boot! ***JUST FOR OUR WALKERS!  A Heart Healthy 2 Mile Walk will be streaming all month long ….......

Starting my year with HEALTHY HUGS to everyone! and next …. Are YOU ready to WALK Strong all January long? Here’s your plan for every day ….. This MonthFeaturing DVDs –  3 MEGA Miles, Walk It Off in 30 Days & Belly Blasting Walk! ******************************************************* Wed. Jan.......

Starting my year with HEALTHY HUGS to everyone! and next …. Are YOU ready to WALK Strong all January long? Here’s your plan for every day ….. This MonthFeaturing DVDs – 3 MEGA Miles, Walk It Off in 30 Days & Belly Blasting Walk! ******************************************************* Wed.......

HEALTHY New Year Walkers! “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us NOW…we’re on the MOVE!”  “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us NOW…we’ve got the groove!” Do you know that song?  I declare it our 2014 Theme Song!  There is NO STOPPING us this year … we are WALKING STRONG, HEALTHY......

The Home Stretch! Just 3 more days and we have met the 30 Day Challenge! I think we can safely start the celebrating!!! (Have you noticed that I start weekends early too? I just can’t seem to wait for fun and free time … sounds......

It’s Week 4 Walkers … actually we have 10 days to go and I promised you slimmer, stronger and healthier by Thanksgiving! Together we are making it happen. I LOVE YOUR TWEETS!  It’s so exciting for me to see that you are inches down, pounds......

It’s WEEK 3 of the –      Walk It Off in 30 Days – Walk Challenge! 2 Weeks DONE! Doesn’t it feel GREAT? Week 1 helped us to commit to: CONSISTENCY! It is the first Healthy Habit to adopt! Week 2 we “emphasized” Strength Training by......

It’s WEEK 2 of the   Walk It Off in 30 Days Walk Challenge! WOW!!! I can see from your tweets that I can’t hold many of you to 2 Miles!!!! You want the extra miles!!! Amazing and Strong, my walkers! So let’s go the......

  WELCOME to the “Walk It Off in 30 Days” Walk Challenge WALKERS!!! We are going to have a very healthy month together … I promise you! Slimmer, Stronger and Healthier by Thanksgiving 2013! To get started let’s all choose just “one” of these measurement......

  13 Questions with ‘Walk at Home’ Expert Leslie Sansone A few weeks ago, we asked you if you had any questions for legendary walking expert Leslie Sansone. Today, Leslie is delivering answers and giving some great insights on fitness! We’re a HUGE fan of......

Hey Walkers! This Event-style fitness walk is truly unique . Created by Leslie Sansone’s Walk Productions Team, you can host a Walk Concert in your community! Get your walking shoes on and join us for a Fitness Walking Event like no other!  You can host ......

THANK YOU SUPER WALKERS We had an AMAZING time at The Villages this past weekend, and wanted to thank every one of the 3000+ SUPER WALKERS who joined us!!!  The weather was beautiful, the people even more so.  We’re extremely grateful for opportunities to meet......

Hey guys, If you’re feeling a little post-holiday heaviness, why not walk off that extra tummy weight with out new Belly Blasting Walk DVD? See article here....

Happy humpday Walkers!  Don’t let the winter gloom keep you from walking for wellness…Groupon is offering a SUPER deal on our Super Walks Deluxe Kit…why not give yourself a big boost this Feb? http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-leslie-sansone-super-walks-deluxe-kit  ...

WALKING IN FLORIDA! Mark your calendars guys! Join us for a WALK CONCERT at The Villages, Florida! FREE Event and Open to the public! Sat. March 8th! WHAT is a WALK CONCERT? If you haven’t experienced a LIVE Walk with Leslie and the Walk Leaders,......

Happy Tuesday friends! Hope you can catch us on Q today as we will be featured guests on QVC’s Healthy Living segment at 1 p.m. EST…will you be walking?...

Wishing our WALKERS a very Healthy Holiday Season! Each year I challenge my children and myself to spend time on the really meaningful aspects of the Holidays.  Sure, we should attend parties, shop, bake cookies or decorate with festive lights, but stop for a minute......

I still can’t believe that I hold this place in the history of QVC! What a journey I have had! QVC was on the air for approximately one year (1987) when our video distribution company presented the QVC buyer at the time (Kim Patterson) with......

  The BEST health goal ….. reducing the waistline! Your waistline is very important to maintaining a healthy body.  The mid-section is the core of your body.  When it’s out of shape, it can affect your back, comfort, body image, and confidence.  But there is even......

We can’t stop thanking you for all the great support! You inspire us with your stories, results, and encouragement! Thank you for tuning in to QVC to watch Leslie and the Walk Team in action: During the 7am show… ….And during the 12pm show! If......

The last time we walked on QVC, everyone in the studio got their Walk On! This time we will be walking on BOTH the 7am EST show and the 12pm EST show! We are very excited to have you walking with us! You can watch......

We truly hope you all had an incredible Mother’s Day Weekend! Share your Mother’s Day stories with us by commenting below! We had the most amazing Mother’s Day morning at the 20th Anniversary of the Pittsburgh Race for the Cure! Walk Leaders, you are ALL......

We are very excited to announce the newest addition to the Walk at Home Store: 5 Really Big Miles DVD Walk anywhere from one to five miles and firm up your midsection with fitness expert Leslie Sansone! Choose a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5......

Feel like you are alone on your journey to good health? Want accountability and trackabilty of your progress? Come join us online on Facebook to take advantage of the social community out there just waiting to hear from you! You can easily discuss, share and......

April 21, 2012- Chicago, Illinois- Hey walkers, guess what? This past weekend was the first Annual Walk Leader Conference located in Chicago, Illinois! It was a great success, and a ton of Leslie Sansone Walk Leaders walked away with great information. The Annual Walk Leader Conference......

Introducing our new box set! Want a full out workout with Leslie? Well here it is, the Ultimate WAH DVD collection. It’s great for all walkers- newcomers, oldcomers, and the curious folk walking by! Either get started or keep going with this DVD set, or......

Wow, that was so much fun!! Thanks so much for watching and tuning in! It was great seeing all the pictures being posted on Facebook. Here is a little Behind The Scenes Footage on QVC! It was amazing hearing those testimonials, stories like theirs motivates us......

Tonight Leslie will be on QVC during the 10pm (EST) show, and it’s going to be a special event! We have some REALLY amazing live testimonials for you- we can’t wait the share the stories of Father Scott, Joanne Saunders, and the Jones family! When......

Leslie is going on air with QVC today during the 10pm (EST) show, and we want to see you there! During the show, we want YOU to take a picture of yourself watching the show live, and post it to Facebook! We are going to......

To kick off the spring weather, Leslie is coming back to QVC! It’s going to be an exciting event, and we are all super pumped for this special event! We are going to be featuring live testimonials from people just like yourself! Want a sneak......

We’d like to thank our Walk At Home friends for the love and support during the Walk 21 Challenge. For those who participated, we are especially proud of your perseverance and motivation and are thrilled with the outcome of last week’s Celebration.  Thank you for......

Thank you to all the WALK 21 Fitness Challenge participants this month. You have all done such a fantastic job sharing your stories and updating your miles on WALK SOCIAL! All of your success stories and challenge updates have inspired Leslie to SHARE one of......

Once again, thank you to all the WALK 21 Fitness Challenge participants this month. You are doing such a great job sharing your stories and updating your miles on WALK SOCIAL.  If you haven’t done so as yet, it’s not too late to start. Go......

In the Walk at Home community, we all know the importance of using simple walking steps to achieve your fitness results.  It is also important to maintain a healthy nutrition.  My goal is to help you with both! Participating in the Walk 21 Challenge is......

HAPPPPYYY Healthy Friday Walkers! This is DAY 7 of the Walk 21 Fitness Challenge! When you have completed today’s “2 Mile” assignment you will have done 19 Miles in 7 days!!! That’s a lot of walkin’! In only 7 days of fitness walking: REAL CHANGES......

21 Days of Walking at Home! Hi Everybody! First I have to say: OOOOOOO those FACES on Walk Social!! I don’t even look at the Miles adding up, I have been cheering as each of your pictures load! You are ALL so beautiful! My walkers........

Tomorrow is the BIG day! We couldn’t be more excited to get February’s WALK 21 Fitness Challenge started! This month just keeps getting better! In a previous blog, we talked about the importance of getting the proper nutrition. Sometimes, the body doesn’t make enough nutrients......

We truly hope you had a fantastic Valentine’s day with those you love! We are thrilled to give you a Valentine’s Day gift to show how much you mean to us! We have included a brand new Facebook App for all you walkers! You can......

We are about a week away from this month’s fitness challenge, on February 18th! After the fantastic involvement in last month’s challenge, we couldn’t be more excited to make this one bigger than ever! Stay tuned for more details and the challenge calendar. 🙂 In......

Message from Leslie: “Wow! What a day on QVC! Thank you so much for joining us, we really had fun at the Q! 🙂 But I always wish for more time to do some “shout outs” to all of you in our Walk Communities – I......

Hey walkers, Thank you for joining us on QVC! It was so much fun! Take advantage of the great deal that was offered during the live show: Walk at Home products have never been grouped in such an amazing package, with such great value! This......

Hey walkers! One more day until Leslie’s appearance on QVC, and we are all excited to tune in! It’s going to be amazing with the great deals that are going to be showcased. We are excited to bring you the Walk Strong Deluxe Kit! If......

With only a few more days before our exciting appearance on QVC, we would like to give you a sneak peak on the products we are releasing on the live show! It’s going to be exciting, so don’t forget to tune for this awesome opportunity......

Come one, come all! Special announcement: we have just received some great information regarding Leslie Sansone’s upcoming appearance on QVC! Along with the excitement for Leslie’s appearance on QVC on February 4th at 10 am EST, it gives us GREAT pleasure to announce that: QVC......

It gives us great pleasure to share this exciting news with each of you that belong to our wildly passionate and growing Walk community! With much demand and anticipation, we are returning back to QVC! For those of you who are wondering, this isn’t our......

Happy New Year to all of our friends, both old and new!  We are confident that WALKING is the way to go this year to reach all of your fitness goals.  When you walk with us, you know you’re getting a stronger walk than a......

We are so happy to be hosting an end of the year challenge starting December 1st right in your own living room! Thank you for letting us into your homes for what we think will be the perfect challenge to walk yourself healthy into 2012!......

WOOHOO!!! We are back after an AMAZING September Challenge – thanks to all of you who participated in our Amp the Activity 21-Day Challenge!  It was a great success, and we just couldn’t wait to get another challenge going for October! Fall is such a fabulous......

Great news Walkers!  You can PRE-ORDER our latest DVD 5 Really Big Miles, which is set for release in October, right now by visiting any of the links below!   Leslie says this is her SWEATIEST workout yet!! Amazon.com Walmart.com CollageVideo.com CDUniverse.com We will definitely......

Starting September 1st, we are dedicating 21-days of September to “getting our activity on!” We have created 3 separate tracks for Beginners, Intermediates, and Advanced walkers.  You can walk your miles straight through.  Or you can split them up to amp your activity!  Whatever makes......

It’s our MOST IMPORTANT MUSCLE and it’s so much MORE than a muscle! The heart weighs just under 1 pound …. UNDER 1 POUND!  It beats about 2.5 BILLION times over a lifetime.  Only in the last 100 years have we had an explosion of......

We get this Q all the time…and we LOVE it, because it continues to prove to us how AWESOME walkers really are!  You have probably done it – you thought, “Hey, I’ll pop in my 3 Mile walking DVD and wear my pedometer for fun!”......

We had simply the BEST time shooting last week the soon-to-be-released walking DVD, 5 Really Big Miles !!  It was such a blessing to be surrounded by an amazing cast and crew who worked so hard to make this what we think will be a......

HAPPY FRIDAY WALKERS! We wanted to let you know that next Friday, July 22nd, we will be back in the studio recording a BRAND NEW 5 Really Big Miles! 4 Really Big Miles has been a top favorite of Walkers, and we are so grateful......

We have received tons Tweets and Facebook posts asking, What’s the difference between the Walk Away the Pounds DVDs? Mary, a SUPER Walker asked: I have the Ultimate Walk Away the Pounds Collection with 1, 2, 3 & 4 mile walks on it. Is the......

It’s a beautiful “rainy in the East” Monday morning in May! When will you walk today my friends?  What walks are you planning for the week?  Be sure to “WRITE IT DOWN!”  When you write your plans down, you are more likely to commit and......

A very healthy and joy-filled Easter and Passover season to all that walk our walk. May your homes be showered with the many blessings of spring! ***No Fitness Walking for me today … just some “kitchen walking” while I make Easter Bread!...

We wanted to update you all regarding our Walk Store… We need another week to work out some final coding, etc.  If you are looking to purchase right away, please go to QVC.com for 2 of our “Customer Top Rated” Walking Sets: Walk Eat Lose......

We have some Walking Tips for you!! Jennipher Walters at Shape Magazine helped us get our word out about healthy Walking!  Here’s the article! When it comes to getting active, one of the best exercises you can do is walk. Think about it — it’s low-impact,......

Happy – Healthy Monday everybody! We are preparing for a fun week in London!  QVC broadcasts in many countries and our Super Walks workouts (Walk -Eat- Lose) were chosen to air on QVC-UK – Thursday March 24 !!!  I love to spread the good news......

GOOD MONDAY MORNING WALKERS !!!!!! More good news about our favorite sport – WALKING! My friends at Real Age – realage.com …  have an awesome article with results from a study that shows … those that walk JUST A MILE A DAY can help to......

My sister and I attended a lecture at Slippery Rock University in PA (20+  years ago ) – the speaker – Dr. Kenneth Cooper of the Aerobics Center in Dallas TX!  It was my moment of commitment – it was my BIG BIG “life-changing” moment......

It is my honor and pleasure to present ….. Dave & The Scottish Bunch to our Walking Community!  DAVEEEEEEE I was so thrilled to get your amazing news (you are so funny) and the pictures make me feel like I am right there with you......

A Healthy Thursday to everyone! BOOSTED walking is one smart way to get more results in LESS workout time! LOVE the great questions from our Walkers  … this is a great time of the year to BOOST your workouts! Hi Leslie, In some of your......

WOW!!!! Renetta …. I LOVE this story …. thank you so much for sharing those unbelievable “statistical health improvements!”  Talk about evidence that walking is our BEST medicine!  I agree …. more MEN in our workouts of all ages!  Keep walking yourself and hubby ….HEALTHY! ......

… I just had a nice cry over your powerful words sweet Janis  …. reading from our Walk Stars Stories page …. please don’t miss as Janis shares her journey as a  “work at home” Mom … oh how we can all relate to the......

And Happy B-day to me!  Oh my ….  I just wished myself a happy B-day???!!!  …. that’s what happens when you turn 5-0 … you get …. well ….. nuts! Thank you to EVERYONE that has sent me love and good wishes  …. I have......

WE MADE IT!  For the past 6 weeks we have walked and talked …   and the unbelievable healthy “talk” – which comes from YOU … is one of the most important ingredients of how to rate a program’s success!  Well let me officially declare a......

More about our friends at Weight Watchers! Question: Weight Watcher’s has a new points plus program.  I’m doing it online, but haven’t a clue how to figure out points on your tapes & dvd’s.  Any suggestions? LS: Helllooooo WW participant!!!!!  First … I LOVE what......

As we finish this last week of the Rev Up Your Weight Loss Challenge with iVillage …. here’s what walkers are asking … Question from walker – Which of the DVD’s would you recommend  while beginning the maintenance program for weight watchers . I use......

Can you believe it?  New research shows only 5 Miles per week (that’s about 15 to 20 min. sessions – 5 times per week) can help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s … and there’s more … it can even prevent the onset of osteoarthritis!  Healthy......

ooouuu I had too many chips and hummus last night while watching the big game …. it was fun to watch …. wasn’t it?  I thought I would have to call 911 for my family members that take it too seriously …. other teams have......

Happy Heart Health Month! One of the greatest honors we have enjoyed at Walk at Home is partnering with the American Heart Association and Exercise TV to offer DVD’s to get your fitness walks at home!  Titled – START! Walking at Home! We have a......

Don’t forget that the “break” is part of the journey for health …. another great question from one of our walkers … Hi Leslie,  I’m finishing up the 21 day program.  What is the best way to proceed?  Do you have audio walks, I’d like......

Hey Walkers … you are close to a 5K today … the iVillage Walk Challenge continues to be STRONG!!!! Go to iVillage.com for the fun! And how many of us can relate to casee56?  From the Ask Leslie boards …. I work retail and spend......

Kick off the week with a WARM UP Walk …. don’t forget you can walk anytime … our 1 Mile walk is always available anytime you visit our web walkathome.com it’s take less than 15 minutes and nothing beats good old “circulation” to keep you......

The iVillage assignment is “strong” today …. the pace is 4.5 miles per hour (that’s about 140 beats per minute in our Walk at Home Miles) iVillage – Rev Up Your Weight Loss Walk Challenge is a few days past the 1/2 way mark ….......

Hey now … don’t let winter storms drain your energy …. get walking today my friends … our iVillage assignment reminds us that NO OTHER choice can produce “natural” “organic” ENERGY like fitness walking!  No pill, no caffeine, (sorry my fav drink – coffee!!!), no......

This just in ….. More Power Walking at QVC! Walk with me Wed. Feb. 2 in the 7:00 AM show EST (eastern standard time). Feeling cold??? Circulation will bring your internal body temperature up and blood flow to the hands and feet ….. Best way......

Heaven is singing today!  An icon of our industry has passed – Jack LaLanne was 96! I watched and  loved his 70 year mission to spread the good news … that we get rewarded with an amazing life when we are physically active! I dedicate......

In Philly today …..love this great city …. even in the cold! Just learned that Jonathan will be our host in the 6 AM show and Dan Wheeler in the 10 PM (EST) show! Join me to Power Walk at the Q! Happy Monday Walkers!...

We are Revvvving up our Weight Loss with a Walk Challenge at iVillage …. another great topic came in …. Question from iV Challenge member: Hi, Recovering from an auto accident and of course gained weight after surgery and multiple procedures and trying to restart.......

This awesome question came in from iVillage Challenge member …. “As someone over 50 needing to lose weight, do you have specific suggestions for a diet and exercise plan?” HELLOOOO iV Challenge Member ! … I am just weeks away from joining you in that......

Getting ready for our next QVC shows …. love to visit the Q! We will be demonstrating our Power Walks featuring Soft Hand Weights! Join us “live” on Tues. Jan. 18th – 2 shows – early morning at 6 AM (EST) and our second show......

All “1’s” today! That reminds me how POWERFUL the number 1 is! Let’s start with ONE “MINUTE!” In ONE minute we can increase our circulation for instant health benefits  …. our body must have fluids circulating so that we can completely nourish, hydrate and oxygenate......

Happy Monday Walkers … a fresh start this week … want to make it even stronger?? Follow our Rev Up Your Weight Loss – iVillage Challenge – 5 weeks remain – you can get BIG improvements in 5 weeks … walk along with us –......

oooouuu … I always told my children …. Friday is the BEST day! Feels great knowing a bit of that “weekday” pressure is off … let’s head into the weekend feeling STRONG everybody! ***Try the walk assignment in the Rev Up Your Weight Loss Challenge......

THURSDAY!!!! Wow … the week is speeding by … it really helps to have a plan to keep the days full …. don’t allow the winter blues to set in …. get up and WALK today! So glad to get this question – I love......

Happy Tues! We are walkin’ at iVillage again today …. never too late to join us … go to iVillage.com – click on “Rev Up Your Weight Loss Challenge” … we are having fun while walking into better health … join us! ******************************************** My Road......

Morning Walkers! This is the BEST time of year – and TODAY is a perfect day – to get your Walk at Home workouts ready, weather all over the country looks challenging! “Weather” was the reason – 25 years ago – that I was MOTIVATED......

HEALTHY & HAPPY New Year my friends! What a great time to make “WALKING MORE” your only resolution!  It really is the one choice that will impact all areas of your life in a powerful way – better body, better moods, better health, better relationships......

YOU DID IT!!!!!!!   Congratulations Walkers! WE DID IT!! These past 12 days have been loaded with miles – 46 miles to be exact!  We end Walk It Off: The 12 Days of December challenge with 5 miles.  Get your miles in early so you......

Tomorrow we are Walking off Dinner! DAY TWELVE: December 17th – Walk off Dinner – 368-495 calories Drink a glass of water before eating! Eggplant Parmesan (203 calories) Caesar Salad: 2c Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar Salad Dressing (27 calories) Glass of red wine 5oz......

Look at all your walking! After 13 miles in three days, you deserve a short and sweet 3-mile walk!  This is what we have on the agenda today.  Drweil.com wrote an article on our favorite subject: WALKING!  It says, New Yorkers LIVE LONGER, because they......

Tomorrow we are Walking off Breakfast! DAY ELEVEN: December 16th – Walk off Breakfast – 212-232 calories Drink a glass of water before eating! Pina Colada Yogurt Parfait (155 calories) Fat-Free Banana-Crunch Muffin (55 calories) Coffee or Tea (optional) (Black 2calories or w/ sweetener &......

Meet Christine! Down 85 pounds! Before at 240 pounds… After at 155 pounds! I cherish the day I first found her DVD Walk You Belly Flat in Walmart. Christine is yet another successful weight loss story using our Walks.  We are so thankful that she......

We are counting down! Two more days to go!  Leslie has found, from decades of  monitoring the patterns of exercisers, that having a start date and an end date really works to get results!  By simply having a plan, you have a very good chance......

Tomorrow we are Walking off Dinner! DAY TEN: December 15th – Walk off Dinner – 292-419 calories Drink a glass of water before eating Slow Cooker Braised Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions (252 calories) Salad of 1c Romaine & 1c diced Cucumbers with Creamy Dressing......

It’s a strong walking day! Two days of four miles each will definitely get your heart rate pumping and your leg muscles burning.  Legs have only one purpose: to move you around.  We were not designed for a life of sitting, but we are forced......

Tomorrow we are Walking off Lunch! DAY NINE: December 14th – Walk off Lunch – 352 calories Drink a glass of water before eating! All-You-Can-Eat Soup 2 cups – (90 calories) Add 1 boneless – skinless chicken breast cooked (142 calories) Whole Wheat Crackers –......

Welcome back, Walkers! We hope you had an awesome weekend filled with plenty of fun, healthy activities.  Today, we are walking off lunch.  Try walking two miles in the morning and two miles in the evening. This is a good example of how to keep......

Enjoy the weekend! This has been a BIG week of miles – 25 miles to be exact!  HOW AWESOME IS THAT?!?!  Today there is no structured exercise planned, but we encourage you to walk 10,000 steps.  Did you know that 10,000 steps is about 5......

TGIF. You are doing such a great thing for your mind, body, and soul!  Walking is the #1 Fad-Free Exercise that anyone and everyone can do without a doubt!  There is no secret to walking: forget any fancy footwork or crazy, hard-to-follow routines.  If you......

Tomorrow we are Walking off Dinner! DAY FIVE: December 10th – Walk off Dinner – 469-589 calories Drink a glass of water before eating! Honey-Soy Broiled Salmon (234 calories) Brown Rice – cooked, ½ cup (108 calories) Roasted Baby Bok Choy (58 calories) Broiled Mango......

Look how FAST we are WALKING! Day Four!  This is a big Calorie Burn Challenge.  Here’s what Leslie has to say about Calorie Burn.  (Click here to read the Full Post!) Our walks always move at a brisk pace – we design the speed (miles......

Tomorrow we are Walking off Lunch! DAY FOUR: December 9th – Walk off Lunch – 376 calories Drink a glass of water before eating! Smoky Corn and Black Bean Pizza (316 calories) [use pita as a personal size pizza] Side salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette (60......

I’m married to an Italian, and he loves pasta, meatballs, and pizza.  Need I say more? Meet Elaine! Before! I weighed 165 pounds and now I’m down to 134! After! Elaine keeps busy as a gero-psyche nurse and the mother of a large Italian family.......

Hello Walk World! Day Three!  Congratulations!  In only 2 days, you are gaining the INSTANT RESULTS of feeling GOOD for doing something GREAT for your life!  I hope you’re ready to feel and see some results you can measure. Does your waistline feel slimmer? This......

Tomorrow we are Walking off Breakfast! DAY THREE: December 8th – Walk off Breakfast – 229-249 calories Drink a glass of water before eating! Spinach and Tomato Omelet (152 calories) 1 slice wheat toast (65 calories) with 1 tbs sugar free preserves (10 calories) Coffee......

Good Morning Walkers! Day Two!  This Challenge is moving fast… After today, only 10 days remain.  In 10 days, you can really make some positive change.  Walking gives you INSTANT results.  If you can, try to walk your miles all together.  But of course, if......

Tomorrow we are Walking off Dinner! DAY TWO: December 7th – Walk off Dinner – 463-583 calories Drink a glass of water before eating Penne with Roasted Chicken and Radicchio (463 calories) Glass of white wine 5oz (optional) (120 calories) If you need to substitute......

Are you pumped up to Walk It Off? We hope you are, because we are!  It’s Day One of our Walk It Off: The 12 Days of December Challenge.  With this challenge, you will be walking right, eating right, and, in this joyous month, giving......

Day One Healthy Breakfast! As promised, here is tomorrow’s Healthy Breakfast, provided by RealAge.  Plan out your lunch and your dinner, and write it down in your Journal!  Most importantly, have a glorious Day One!   DAY ONE: December 6th – Walk off Breakfast –......

Happy Friday … Fridays are so HAPPY! Not feeling it? Did you know you that you really can …. Walk Yourself Happy ? Mountains of research proves that we can take the “blues” and turn it around instantly with a good BRISK WALK! And the......

Hey Walk Friends, We made a mistake! We sent you an announcement that you can save 25% when shopping in our Walk Store … but we didn’t tell you “how” to get the 25% savings … forgive us! Here’s how easy it is to save......

GOOODDD Morning Walkers!!! Want HEALTHY joints? Of course we all do ….. just keep walkin’! That’s it! It’s so simple! Have an active Thursday!...

“WALK like your LIFE depends on it!!!!” … says Super Walker Stu! Read on as Stu tells his amazing story of how he walked, walked, walked to a healthier future! Meet Stu! I am 69 years young and very happy I found these programs. Before! We......

I am happy to announce the details for our December Challenge! Thanks to all of our awesome Facebook Fans who walked with us for the 21-Days Before Thanksgiving Challenge. You all couldn’t get enough and begged for a December Challenge. Well, here it is! Click......

Happy “Healthy” Holiday Season Everyone! WALKING WORKS to reduce holiday stress.  Have the relatives stayed too long?  LOL …. Did the stuffing dry out? LOL …. Everyone have cabin-fever?  A brisk walk is the cure for all that ails!  Let’s keep the holidays low stress,......

MONDAY! Why not a quick Power Walk around the parking lot of the grocery store? Want the holiday to be active and “low stress” – just sneak some mini walks in this week …. you can always jump on our homepage for a 1 Miler......

Congratulations Walkers! You did it!!! WE DID IT!!! 21 days can build healthy habits for a lifetime! We end today with this special “Assignment” – ENJOY THE HOLIDAY! I want you to feel wonderful knowing that you have taken care of yourself in the most......

20 DAYS!!!!! I hope you have GAINED …. yes GAINED so much over the past 20 days … gained strength, gained fitness, gained energy, gained confidence, gained friends (you have me always – smile)! If you have been hoping for the “losses” …. lost weight,......

…..oooouuuuu forgot to add this to your assignment on this beautiful Friday … Do the Upper Body – Super Sets …. come on FIRM ARMS!!! SUPER SETS: Arms * Do 15 repetitions of the Bicep Curls (as shown in the video). Immediately after – no......

It’s a BIG Friday Everybody! The last one in this 21 Days B4 Thanksgiving …. are you getting ready to enjoy the holiday? I can’t wait … and for all of us that have walked this walk challenge … Thanksgiving will be a healthy one!......

How’s that middle feelin’? I hope you’ll continue to spend 2 or 3 times each week strengthening the muscles of the core with exercises that directly challenge those muscles.  Exercises like the Pilates moves on our video are one great choice! And we most definitely......

It’s a Wonderful Wednesday Walkers! Today’s Assigment A mile in the morning and a mile in the evening! This is a good example of how to keep the metabolism humming through the day!   A short brisk walk early in the day and a short......

Is Facebook wild or what? I am loving it!   I had so much fun last night … and you are all so interesting!!!  The topics, the opinions, the encouragement, the kindness, the great advice … Walkers are really, really special people! Today is important......

The healthiest day of the week…. in my opinion! MONDAY!!!  Let me yell that again …. MONDAYYYYYY! I have always loved Mondays.  Really, I know, it’s not the most popular day for some, but since my early years in the fitness industry, Monday was the......

Have a refreshing Sunday friends! Just came from church.  Dinner smells great all through the house.  It’s sauce … what else? LOL.  This is how I refresh for the week!  Hope your sights, sounds and smells today are refreshing your soul! Join me on Facebook......

Happy Saturday Walkers! Today’s Assignment: 1 Mile Walk plus Upper Body and Lower Body Strength Training! You can get all of the assignment done in less than 30 mins.!!!  And believe me, it’s a BIG calorie cruncher for these short sessions! You may want a......

HEALTHY Friday to you! Good Morning Everybody, and what a healthy day it is! Today’s Assignment 4 BIG BIG BIG Miles to start the weekend with loads of energy! Sweet Angie Hall on Facebook asked, What are your favorite Walk at Home workouts and why?......

WOW …. this challenge is really MOVING fast!!! Feeling strong walkers?  We are more than 1/2 way done!  It’s super healthy for your holiday season to be building a stronger body, mind and spirit! Today is Veterans Day Thank you to all that bravely serve......

10 days of fitness assignments …. This alone is a body changer …. I hope you are seeing it, feeling it, living it! Today’s Assignment – 4 Miles You can always do the 1 Mile Walk on our WalkatHome.com homepage 4 times today.  Or if......

Today we care for our walking muscles! Look at those two masterpieces of engineering sticking down from your hips and connecting you to the ground.  Legs have only one purpose: to move you around.  We were not designed for a life of sitting, but we......

It’s a BIG MONDAY everybody! Week Two of the 21-Days Before Thanksgiving Challenge! Assignment – 4 BIG Miles! You will LOVE what’s ahead this week.  Just a few more minutes of walking for MORE slimming results.  And just a few more minutes of strength training......

Good Sunday Friends! I hope you’ll agree …. we had a fantastic week! Assignment – REFRESH! Hit your refresh button today.  Be active in ways that lift your spirit! Can you walk to Church?  Or how about a slow walk after Dinner to refresh your......

Happy WEEKEND! Saturday is a perfect day to be more active during the day and also to do your challenge assignment. Run those errands …. oh better … walk those errands today after you do your Super Sets and 1 Mile Fitness Walk! We are......

TGIF.  HAPPY FRIDAY Friends! Ending a busy week feels so good. Even if you work, or have a big schedule for the weekend, don’t you just feel a bit relieved?  Me too.  Let’s make it a great weekend as well, by planning some type of......

Speeding to the weekend …. I love Thursday! Is the week flying by for you too?  I am so eager for you to get in 4 or 5 Strength Training (or Firming) sessions.  By mid week, next week, you will be so surprised at how......

Happy Wednesday Walkers! In only 2 days you have already experienced the INSTANT RESULTS of feeling GOOD that you are doing something GOOD for your life!  Now in the next few days, you may start to feel (and see) results you can measure.  A little......

Hello, hello, hello my friends! It’s Day 2 of our 21-Days Before Thanksgiving Walk Challenge.  It’s so good knowing we are a big, happy group.  The proof of this was all over Facebook last night.  Oh my!  I had to calm down to get myself......

WOWWWWW!!!!   It’s an exciting day!!!! I love BEGINNINGS!   So much hope and energy for the days ahead!  I am so THRILLED that you will be spending the next 21 days with me and my team!  THANK YOU so much for joining us.  We......

Monday, November 1st Come WALK WITH US! This is the way to get ready for a healthy HOLIDAY SEASON.  The 21 Days of Walking Yourself Healthy will carry you all the way through the season.  You’ll see … Getting in a good solid 3 weeks......

Morning WALKERS! Let’s get excited to walk, walk, walk.  Next Monday kicks off our 21 Days B4 Thanksgiving Walk Challenge! We’ll keep you updated from this blog, and also, follow along on Facebook! Today, let’s mark this week as a WARM UP for the actual......

Risk versus Rewards! It’s easy to assess this one guys: ankle weights are great fitness tools.  I really love them for STRENGTH TRAINING the front and back of the thighs (quads & hams) and also the backend muscles (glutes)! *** My teenage son thinks it’s......

It’s Breast Cancer awareness month! WALKING MORE does MORE GOOD to reduce your risk of ALL cancer than any other choice! I know this is a very BOLD statement, but there is just so much evidence … I have studied this for decades.  What really......

Oh my friends, this is a topic that has me so frustrated! I am talking about these two different covers: DIFFERENT covers  –  SAME workout! DVD’s get re-packaged occasionally – this is something I am totally against! Once a package is created, it should STAY......

Good Monday Morning friends! We just had another AWESOME question come in … this one on our Mile System! How do we measure a Mile in our style of walking? We measure “miles” by matching the “beats per minute” of the music …. to “miles......

To continue from yesterday …. “How Many calories do we burn per Mile of exercise?” All of these factors play a part in the actual number of calories used (burned) …. AGE, GENDER, your WEIGHT, your EFFORT (INTENSITY), your FITNESS level, HORMONES, some GENETICS …........

Good Evening friends …. boy a day can really come and ….goooo so fast …. Continuing from yesterday … answering that very popular question …. “How many calories do I burn in each Mile?” Yesterday we covered AGE as a factor in how we use......

Good Monday everybody! We get great questions all the time here at Walk at Home .com – but of the frequently asked …. this one is always the most popular … and a great question it is …. “How many calories do I burn with......

That’s a direct quote from one of our long time walkers in Illinois – Eleanor ….. Thank you Eleanor for the perfect words to end our 21 Days! It is AMAZING what WALK can do! And to Evi that posted this on Facebook – “It’s......

Oh my … you SUPER WALKERS you!  We are down to 8 VERY BIG MILES …. should we dare try to do all 8 Miles today!???? No that would take the air out of tomorrow … ok let’s stick with the plan!   Speaking of ......

BIG Morning friends! Can you believe that we are down to the final days of the challenge?  I have found, from decades of  monitoring the patterns of exercisers …. that having a “start” date and an “end” date really works to get results!  It’s simply......

It’s hard to believe that there are only three more days left in our September Success challenge. We hope you’ve been enjoying it as much as we have and have started seeing – but more importantly, feeling – the results of all your hard work.......

I just did the Math … when we finish this 21 Day challenge … we will have done 63 Miles!!!  It would be just as if I walked myself to Pittsburgh from my house!  Where will you be? How fun to count the miles! Track......

The final week of our September Success challenge is all about walking off your healthy dinner! While it is important to get in your 4 miles every day, it is just as important to make sure that you are filling up with a nutritious, well-portioned......

GOOODDDD Morning Walkers!  I just did Mile 1 & Mile 2 of the 4 Mile Super Walk …. I have to split the Miles today because of a tight schedule ….(hey .. no excuses Leslie … get the other 2 Miles in before Dinner!!!!! You......

Good Moooorning Everybody!!!! It’s a very BIG Monday …. of a very BIG week!  Walking off Breakfast … easy …. walking off Lunch …. no problem ……BUT DINNER???? Now that’s another category!  Dinner is usually the meal that we all take in more calories.  It......

Oh how I love ANOTHER reason to talk about WALK!  One of my fav sites – drweil.com – just gave me an opportunity …. you will love this article – it says … New Yorkers “LIVE LONGER” …. one of the main reasons is because......

Oh do I LOVE Friday! I always have so much energy to start a weekend … (now what does that mean? … the week is too serious for me?) The 3 Miles will be easy today! WALK OFF the CALORIES of Lunch!!! Today I plan......

We’re a little over half way through the September Success challenge and thought it would be the perfect opportunity to showcase one of the ways to really amp up you workouts – with the SUPER walk! Just what makes a walk SUPER? Well, there are......

This week’s September Success challenge is all about healthy lunch – and, of course, those 3 mile walks! Source Eating a healthy lunch is important for so many reasons! Food gives us our energy. Eating a nutrient-packed lunch helps us avoid a mid-afternoon crash! Skipping......

GOOD TUESDAY WALKERS!!! So what do you do when you are super committed to this 21 Day Challenge and have a 3 Mile Walk all scheduled ….  you are just lacing up your walking shoes (had my cables all ready for the BIG BOOST) and......

GOOD FRIDAY MORNING challenge participants!! …so I did the 2 Mile Super Walk DVD yesterday … yes … I really put my DVD’s in and (first I always “cringe” at the sound of my own voice/my hair …etc. …. don’t we all feel that way?......

The week is flying by and here we are at Day Three of Operation September Success! We hope you’ve been enjoying your 2 mile walks and starting each day with a healthy breakfast. Our post title doesn’t lie – we truly believe that breakfast is......

Good evening walkers! We hope that day one of Operation: September Success has treated you well! Following Leslie’s invigorating post this morning, we wanted to share the three winners of our pre-challenge contest. Each winner with be receiving a t-shirt and workout pants from our......

WOW!!!!  I am THRILLLLLED!  Thank you all for your posts and your BIG ENTHUSIASM!  21 Days from now we will all be stronger, more fit, slimmer and feeling better than ever … It’s the BEST time of year to get on a routine and have......

Hello and Happy Sunday Everyone! Tomorrow kicks off Operation September Success, a 21-day Walk-Eat-Lose Challenge that Leslie, and everyone here at Walk at Home, will be participating in as well! If you haven’t already, check out our post with all the details and make sure to......

I am so happy that I can join my Walk Team for an event tomorrow in the Pittsburgh PA area – Schenley Park see www.pittsburghfashionweek.com for details. My long-time friend Sister Diane Myers is host and I can’t wait to give her a big hug......

Header Photo Courtesy of Flickr With Operation September Success right around the corner, there has been a lot of talk among the Walk at Home team about good walking shoes – and how you find them. Leslie has given our team some great tips for......

What better way to wake up and shake up your mood this week than with a powerful, energized walk? My name is Bryana Servedio, and I’m new to the Walk at Home Team. Photo courtesy of Ashley Anderson Photography My passion for health and wellness......

Happy Monday, Walkers! Sometimes you open your e-mail and an “angel” appears!  Such brilliant parents to start this little angel “walkin” for health as early as possible! Thank you my sweet friend … Mom & Dad tell me that you LOVE our Kid’s Walk DVD!......

{Header image courtesy of lulieboo via Flickr} TGIF Walkers! Another summer weekend is just around the corner. [Source] As the season winds down, I’ve made a couple of very important observations about the way I most enjoy exercise. On the one hand, I am a......

It is amazing how the little things add up. One fifteen minute walk. Smiling at a stranger you pass on the street. Eating a healthy breakfast in the morning. All these little things add up to one happy, positive life. However, even more amazing than......

GGGOOOOD Morning Friends! Since my beautiful new blog has been activated … I was away enjoying the last days of Summer with family … we did some great beach walks … fueled by french fries with lots of salt and vinegar the night before!  It......

Hi Walkers! Recently, we were delighted to join our friends at QVC to share a very special new fitness routine with all of you! Our new indoor walking and nutrition program will get you up and moving with the motivation and support you need to......

Hi Walkers! We all know the feeling. The alarm clock has gone off three times and all you want to do is stay curled up under the comforter. You finally leave work after a stressful day of deadlines and conference calls and all you want......

Hi Walkers! I am so glad you are here to join me and my Walk at Home team for the official launch of our new blog! For years, you have inspired and motivated me to share my love for fitness and health through my DVDs......

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