Test Driven: Jessica Smith’s "Walking for Weight Loss" DVD

Walking the Walk

Whether you’re currently under 10 foot of snow, or just grey clouds and rain, the less hardy people, like me, will be bringing their training sessions indoors.

My back has limited me in just about everything, so walking was one of my only real ‘cardio’ sessions. Sure, I have the treadmill, but wow, that can become boring very quickly! So I was over the moon when, last year, I discovered a fitness DVD made by Jessica Smith.

Really aimed as an exercise DVD for beginners, but I found it most useful for my scenario, where I must avoid jerky movements or sudden directional change.

What I like about this DVD is there are 2 half hour workouts which can be held in a relatively small space and, as there are gentle directional changes, it means my workout isn’t as linear as walking along the pavement or on a treadmill would be. Also, the arms are encouraged to increase the intensity, thus causing a cardio walking session while under your roof, in the dry!

Your trainer, Jessica is extremely likeable too which makes this workout a pleasure to attend. Not only does she cue properly, but she has a lovely sense of humour whilst jazzing up what is essentially a walk around the living room.  Even within the instructing, you still have options; to her left there is a lady showing slightly more advanced, or intense movements, whereas to her right, if you’re really struggling with pain, you can keep your movements small and follow her instead.

Take a look at this condensed video to give you a flavour of her style.

Jessica is a highly trained professional who not only talks the talk, but in this case literally walks the walk!

NB: As always, check with your physiotherapist before embarking on any programme.