Leslie Sansone

Staying fit shouldn't be intimidating or expensive. That's Leslie Sansone's philosophy, and the foundation for her wildly successful In Home Walking fitness program. It's the fastest growing indoor exercising program in the country. For the past 28 years Leslie's been showing people that bodies are made to move. With her boundless energy and enthusiasm, Leslie teaches people of all ages, and sizes how to get fit, stay fit, and feel better about life, simply by walking. "Walking is something we can all do in our own homes with no fancy equipment," Leslie says. She is one of the few fitness authorities who takes the intimidation out of getting in shape.

A respected expert—at home, on TV and in national health programs—Leslie is the creator of the original In Home Walking program. What started as a few classes in church halls has grown into the number one walking program in the world, grossing over $200 million. Leslie produced more than 100 popular DVD's, several successful infomercials in the U.S. and Great Britain, and has written four fitness books pulished by Times Warner Books, which is now Hachette Book Group. Her first two books, Walk Away the Pounds and Eat Smart, Walk Strong, are two of the best selling fitness books on the market today. In addition, Leslie has written The Essential Walker's Journal, Walking the Walk, which was released in July of 2007. Leslie maintains that her most important job is that of "mom" to Andy, Marie Ellena, and Joseph. She lives in New Castle, Pennsylvania, where she was born and raised.