Aussie Fit Power Walk

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This invaluable video guide will get you started and show you how to build up a programme of walk-fitness... Plus a simple homebound walk aerobic routine for those rainy days! Aimed at beginners and intermediates this workout also includes a great abdominals exercise routine, to look after your midriff and keep you toned... We take you through all the stretches you will need to complement your walking.

This exercise video was a favourite of mine back when I was housebound with multiple infants. Unfortunately I never found it on dvd and resorted to converting the homebound routine, abs exercise and stretch section to dvd myself. Since my memory of the rest of the tape is vague I will restrict my review to those sections I still have access to. This routine runs for approximately half an hour so is a great one to fit in when time is short. The walking based routine is easy to follow (essential with my lack of coordination) and can be done on the spot if space is tight. The abdominal section is made up entirely of crunches but only goes for 3 minutes. The stretching is focused on those muscled used when walking. I loved the fact that, apart from the pair presenting, the demonstrating group were all amateurs of varied age, sex, weight and probably fitness. On the downside the male presenter's banter got old very quickly. Though I'd forgotten some of the (very simple) choreography, I picked it up in no time and completed the entire program with ease. This dvd falls well within my current capabilities. So much so, that I didn't really get a work out at all and probably won't be doing it again any time soon. On the plus side I have found a stretching routine that will nicely suffice post C25K runs.-Lynn