Review of Virtual Walk DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery DVD
When I was younger, I ran miles and miles outside on nearby trails. Once I turned 50, my knees started giving me trouble, and my doctor told me that I needed to give up running for good. My husband bought me an elliptical machine and a small TV so that I could watch movies while I exercised. But I missed seeing trees and hearing the sounds of nature. Then I heard about the Fitness Journeys, a virtual trip through different surroundings. I ordered several from the Ambient Collection DVDs, and I've been enjoying my exercise more than ever! The Tropical Scenery Fitness Journey includes four different tracks with tropical images and sounds that vary in length, from Mountain Sea Views, which is a about 14 and a half minutes long, to Coastal Butterflies, which is nearly 33 minutes. Each one has its distinct views and sounds. I enjoy them all, though my favorite is Mountain Sea Views with its breathtaking views of the ocean.
Linda Pearson, Santa Cruz, California
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Review of Virtual Walk DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery DVD
I have recently started using my exercise bike which had turned into something of a clothes rack. As most people agree, it can be quite a boring way of exercising. I find myself looking constantly at the elapsed time, the distance travelled or even the calories apparently burned. I remembered hearing about DVDs that you could watch while you are exercising. You can imagine that you are riding somewhere exotic. I found this DVD. I have now used it twice and it makes a big difference. I tend to focus on the attractive scenery and it is not hard to imagine yourself cycling on those tropical lanes. I don't consider that the price is cheap but it is a very specialised market. My main criticism is that there is a lack of visual variety throughout the DVD. I would personally appreciate more sea views in the journey. The pictures are very good quality. The sounds add to the experience. In the journey, you pass people and various animals including dogs. It might be fun if the dogs barked as you passed (as they would) and if the people spoke. Just small points that might add to the experience. Overall a good purchase which will encourage me to use the exercise bike regularly.
C. W. Edwards, Warwick
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Review of Virtual Walk DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery DVD
I just bought and enjoyed your nature walks Through the Forest and Tropical Scenery and am floored by how gorgeous the photography and production are! You made my walk on the treadmill so enjoyable and altogether a lovely experience. I especially adore the feelings of openness and spaciousness-it makes me feel like taking a huge breath of fresh air. I'm going to get your Balinese Rice Fields as well--I can't wait! I'd love to see other nature walks/runs in the rain and through snowy scenery. I hope your work continues to thrive--best of luck. I'm looking forward to discovering more of your work!
Cindy Kay
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Review of Virtual Walk DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery DVD
I absolutely love it!! I bought the Tropical Scenery one... Finally a DVD to thoroughly enjoy while it's snowing and cold outside! Thanks for taking the time to create such a wonderful lush video...love the 'clucking chickens' along the pathway.....wonderful touch! I may soon be needing to change the scenery...so will check out your website.
Noelle, MySoulSpeaks
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Review of Virtual Walk DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery DVD
I really love the fitness journey - Tropical Scenery - I purchased from your company. I have a DVD player attached to my treadmill and walk through the trails every day. I like the variety of paths to choose from, and I like the option of hearing only nature sounds. I belong in the senior citizen group and enjoy seeing these trails which I can no longer walk along. It is a wonderful reminder of something I used to enjoy, but now enjoy in a different way. I walk slower than the camera moves, but it doesn’t seem to matter. I also turn the volume up loud which puts a little static in the background - but not enough to be disturbing. I am not really a fan of too many electronic gizmos, but these DVDs are 100% outstanding. Thank you for keeping alive the beauty of nature in my life. I would rate your DVD with 5 stars. It is obvious that a lot of work went into making a quality product.
Martha Wahlberg, US
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Review of Virtual Walk DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery DVD
I liked the fitness videos. It makes my runs on the treadmill much more interesting. I also like the sounds you capture on them. I feel like I’m actually going down the paths in the tropical forests.
Suzanne
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Review of Virtual Walk DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery DVD
Should you purchase a Fitness Journeys DVD, be prepared to experience views of nature in ways only nature can provide. Not only will your walks be thoroughly enjoyable, your mind will be soothed by a warm solitude and natural beauty. Because the DVDs are produced with the viewer in mind, the videos reflect a ‘single minded’ focus of providing the viewer with a true walking experience. You will truly experience scenes of interest and wonder as you exercise. Be warned: While ‘experiencing’ Bali, I must admit feeling a bit silly when I found myself answering waves to on comers on the road. It was Bali today. I suspect I’ll ‘experience’ Australia tomorrow. Thank you World Nature Video for providing a product that helps turn a fairly mundane activity into one of interest and wonder. You’ve created an outstanding product.
R.W. Munn, Bay Village, Ohio (Director, Aerospace Enterprises, Inc.)
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Review of Virtual Walk DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery DVD
I absolutely love these dvd’s. The first time I walked to it I had planned on a quick 20 minute workout and ended up go a full hour. I look forward to my workouts everyday. Beautiful scenery and excellent camera work.
Alina Meier, US
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Review of Virtual Walk DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery DVD
This is a quality production and really smooth and easy to follow. It might be a little slow for the bike but is great for jogging and walking. Very relaxing and the time goes quickly.
Karen L, Wheaton, IL
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Review of Virtual Walk DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery DVD
Item arrived earlier than expected. Watched the entire video while on my treadmill - it was very relaxing. Great scenery!
Sandra Sharketti
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Review of Nature DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery
This DVD was absolutely beautiful; so peaceful both scenery and sounds. I actually was looking for a virtual bicycle DVD for excercise and this particular DVD did not have the speed that I would have liked but WOW it is so peaceful that I am glad I got it. There was an added benefit that I had not anticipated; my dog Max really chilled out when this DVD was running. He is usually very hyper and makes it difficult to concentrate on my exercise but he was enjoying the sights and sounds so much I actually got some of my yoga routine done without a Max attack.
Sun Angel , FLORIDA
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Review of Nature DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery
I watched this during my treadmill workout. It was nice to have outdoor scenery to watch. I don't like watching tv while I walk because I want my thoughts to wander and not have to focus on a tv show. Music is nice for awhile but it gets tiring to have earbuds in my ears too long. My tv location requires me to turn my head to the side which is not comfortable. I was able to watch this on my laptop which was positioned right in front of the treadmill.
I've only used one of the scenic loops so far and did find that the scenery became a bit monotonous after 30 minutes so next time I will try to watch one of the other loops or switch off between loops to maintain interest. I think I just need to have a change of interest halfway in my workout to keep my motivation strong. The same thing all the time makes me lose interest. I love the dvd though and find it an excellent tool for fitness and plan on buying others to supplement my workout. I recommend it as a tool but don't think one scenic theme is enough to keep interest over and over again. I think variety in exercise and in the dvds you watch help keep motivation strong and keep you continuing to exercise.
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LG, Amazon.com Costumer
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Review of Nature DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery
I really like the scenery in this video. However, the quality is just O.K and the same path's will just replay.
norcal
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Review for Fitness DVD:Product Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery
Yes I have bought about 6 of your Fitness Journey DVDs and I like them very
much. I watch them while I am on my treadmill and not only am I getting
fitter by walking and running I find that the beautiful scenery shown on
your DVDs has a meditative effect on my mind as well, helping me to get fit
and also to relax after a stressful day at work. I love listening to the
birds and other nature sounds on the DVDs and find I can get myself into the
"zone" where I can imagine that I am walking along a tropical road, an
outback road in Australia or along the beach.
I hope you continue to produce these DVDs and I have subscribed to your You
Tube page so that I can be informed of any new videos that you upload to You
Tube.
Thank you for making my "workout" more enjoyable.
Best wishes, Linda
Amazon.com Costumer
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Review of Nature DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery
Thank you for waiving the licensing fee for using your dvd at our fitness center. Once I finish installing dvd players and ordering your dvds. I will send reviews and photos. Thank you for your kindness.
David Jeng-WEST BANK INN MANAGER
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Review of Nature DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery
Great product,
The video production is good. It is exactly as advertised as a trip jogging down tropical trails and makes you feel like you are there.
John Bender "625w53" - St. Cloud, MN USA
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Review of Nature DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery
Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery,
It is what I wanted in a walking tape. I walk slow and it works perfectly. The dvd makes walking on the treadmill enjoyable as you look outside and see nothing but snow. I would say this dvd is perfect for any speed that you walk.
Louann DiLascio
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Review of Nature DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery
the reason i even get on the treadmil,
have the ability to turn off the music, having a personal trainer option and such great choice of places to want to actually walk to, i will come back for more as soon as i an ablle to go throught the 3 i ordered with you and to be able to regain my strength and build up stamina....love the Italian ones, my favorites!! thanks,.
J. Willner "DEAL HUNTER"
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Review of Nature DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery
Great for the dreaded treadmill workout!,
I despise running on the dreadmill but this video makes it much more doable! The quality is wonderful; very smooth as though I'm right there. I'm a slow runner so the pace works fine for me. I will be purchasing more of the Fitness Journeys to help keep me motivated.
Andie Marie - Edinburgh, IN
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Review of Nature DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery
Great to walk to..,
This scenic walk is so real it feels like you are there. Very good DVD...
D. Geier - Liberty, Missouri
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Review of Nature DVD: Fitness Journeys - Tropical Scenery
Great,
Perfect for what it does.
Joe
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'World Nature Video' has produced a superb DVD that makes me want to lose myself in the surroundings. It really helps me to forget all the effort of walking and before I know it I have completed the distance or number of steps needed for my exercise regime.
The lush surroundings and scenery help me to get that warm and happy feeling that helps so much in mind and body when I am working to get fit and in better shape. Especially on cold winter days, but even during warmer periods, it gives me the holiday feeling.
Until I discovered these DVDs it was always an effort to motivate myself into starting any exercise, now I find I look forward to my daily workout. With all the latest research saying how much walking is good for our health, I think these DVDs are an excellent purchase.
Joanne H
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To Potential Customers, the product description is accurate. I will add to it but try not to include too many "spoilers" so as not to ruin your experience, but this is my favorite daytime walk so far. The first Track - Lush Green Lane starts you off on a clear morning in front of a Balinese temple, I see the sign "Pura" which indicates this. The paved pathway meanders along the outskirts of this temple through green tropical foliage, blue skies, the sun is shining, some white puffy clouds but not much, and purple mountains majesty in the background as you seem to be going somewhat downhill. Track 2 Mountain Sea Views takes you on a cloudless blue sky day down a neat paved path where you may occasionally see the natives doing their daily tasks, some animals pop out, I won't spoil the surprise, but I really like the little dogs. You can see some of the residences which are decorated for, I think, the Balinese holiday of Galungan, with long bamboo poles called penjors arcing over the roadway, each house has one, it is so festive! Track 3 is a bit different, the roadway is gravel and the vegetation is smaller-leafed, the trek is long so make sure you have your water bottle! It ends with a special surprise! The 4th Track, Tropical Walk, takes you again on a paved path, blue skies, green lush large-leafed tropical foliage and palms. Again you will see the natives here and there doing their work harvesting bananas etc, but I don't want to give away all the surprise elements. 89 minutes of great walking footage. After exercising on the machine of your choice watching these tracks, you will feel happy and rejuvenated, the visuals plus the exercise should release endorphins for a most gratifying experience. There are natural sounds accompanying the video, but you can also play your own Zen music to add to your enjoyment. I highly recommend this one.
Janice M Decker
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As a therapy nurse in the physical therapy department of a nursing home, we have these videos playing on a TV set up in front of our therapy equipment. The videos really keep our elderly residents engaged in their therapy and have notice an increase in their abilities and cooperation. The videos have been an important part in our daily exercise routine for our residents and have a collection of 12 DVDs so far with great success. Thank you very much for your Ambient collection DVDs!
ERIC W.
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Great scenery
-- glenn rausch
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Purchased this for my wife. She enjoys her walks again.
-- Mac
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"great"
on time. great stuff
-- Carol A. Sutton
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"easy to be in many places all in one"
the only way to exercise, easy to be in many places all in one day
-- S. Hart
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