Trimwalk: A Complete Guide to Walking Weightloss Denise Austin

This intermediate level 2 mile walk includes stretching and toning with fun dance and sports movements.

Walking can be a great workout because it has minimal impact on the hip and knee joints while delivering cardiovascular benefits and increased muscle tone.

In Denise Austin: TrimWalk--Complete Guide some great tips on walking, weight loss, and fitness are laid out in detailed descriptions. Accurate body alignment is illustrated with the use of the "TrimWalk Triangle," which is the actual shape that your body makes from head to toe during a correctly executed stride. The first 25 minutes of this program makes great use of verbal and visual pointers that pertain to this walking regimen.

Austin goes in-depth with explanations about foot placement, torso stabilization, and the overall posturing of the TrimWalk system. Form, frequency, and intensity are the three principles that govern the effectiveness of this program.

This extensive lesson adds to the safety and credibility of the whole session. Austin is direct and informed while teaching the TrimWalk method and intersperses practical applications throughout this video (she even informs participants on how to figure their own target heart rate).

The second portion spans 15 minutes and targets the major muscles of the abdomen, arms, and legs/glutes with isometric exercises. This cross training is a complimentary addition to the aerobic benefits of walking and will aid in better posture while working out (or hanging out). This program delivers a safe and beneficial workout that will reap results for beginners and die-hards alike with minimal risk of injury. --Olivia Voigts