Cindy Crawford - New Dimension

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Summary: So So
Review: I have reviewed Cindy's other workouts and I have the same complaints. She consistantly does not follow the instructors directions on how to do the moves correctly. She is giving a bad example of how to lift weights correctly. She also makes little comments like "I don't want to do any more than I have to" - referring to how many lunges she is doing. Way to be motivational and work hard Cindy! Anyway, I think that overall the exercises in this video are good and effective, but you have to modify it to your skills and needs. You also really need to be careful that YOU do the exercises correctly, even if she isn't. I have all three of her video's and I must say "Cindy! Are you EVER going to go up in weight?" She has been with the 5 pound weights for the last 10 years. It is time for more weight. Maybe then she will do the exercises correctly. Thanks for reading.

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Summary: Exercise Video Junkie
Review: "New Dimension" is an excellent, high quality fitness video that really works you out and is endorsed by 24 Hour Fitness. Kathy Kaehler, celebrity fitness instructor, is wonderful and easy to listen to - no shouting here. The music has a good beat while being soothing and calming. Of course, Cindy Crawford is as beautiful as ever and enjoyable to watch. I love the creative way this video will go from the studio to living room and then cut away to the beach all during one exercise and not miss a beat.
"New Dimension" has three workouts: "A", "B", and "C". You can tailor the workouts anyway you want. Currently, I am doing "A" and "B" together which is a good workout for a beginner. Workout "C" is for when you have more time and want to do some serious exercising.
If you want a safe, effective and enjoyable workout, this video is for you!


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Summary: Not much to look at.
Review: Crawford does not do much here, just a lot of phooney looking workouts on a single DVD track, will make a lot of money because a lot of people with nothing better to do will buy it.

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Summary: WOW!! Total body workout!
Review: Perfect video for getting getting rid of flabby arms, belly and my biggest problem, "SADDLE-BAGS". Not a whole lot of cardio, but it definately works every muscle in the body and plenty of stretching too. I use this video every other day (in the morning) and not only do I have MUCH more energy, but my body is honestly MUCH firmer!! I love that Cindy Crawford isn't a phony bimbo. Many work-out videos have really annoying instructors! Cindy is shown in much of the vieo working out in her sweat pants and jammies, just as most of us moms do! This is a great buy.

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Summary: Three different workouts provide a nice variety
Review: Cindy Crawford used the routines in this video to get back into shape after her second child. With the help of fitness expert Kathy Kaehler, she designed this workout to help new mothers ease back into fitness. Although I've never had a child, I was interested in the variety of workouts that this video had to offer and decided to give it a try. Throughout the video, Cindy and Kathy work out together in various settings, and Cindy is also shown working out alone in her bedroom and on the beach; at times, images of Cindy with her baby and her husband are woven in as well. The background music includes some popular hit songs but is generally unobstrusive.

Workouts A and B are both short (12 and 16 minutes, respectively), fairly gentle routines to help you slowly get used to moving your body and beginning to work your muscles.
Section A starts with a gentle upper body stretch, moves into slow plies and lunges, and continues with just a bit of abs work (Kathy shows how to modify if your abs muscles were torn during labor). This section ends with Kegel exercises and pelvic tilts, both of which are included in all three workouts. Section B begins with a 4-minute warmup and stretch using a chair. It then moves into a segment described as cardio, but it is really only a few minutes of side to side moves, knee lifts, etc. which can be performed with or without light weights. Next are a few sets of squats and lunges using playing cards which you pick up off the floor, and then it's on to the floor for pelvic tilts, Kegels, and a bit more abs work. As an intermediate exerciser, I found these first two segments too easy, and I was disappointed by the lack of cardio and upper body work. Although I don't expect to use these sections often, they are likely to be perfect for their intended audience of those trying to get back into fitness, especially since the time went by very quickly in both workouts.

To my surprise, the third section made a pretty big leap from the first two, as it was actually quite challenging. Again, there was not much cardio work: only two short cardio segments were included, and as in Section B, these consisted mainly of very basic moves such as knee raises and side kicks (the second segment used light weights to increase the work). On the other hand, the toning segments in this section really worked the muscles, particularly in the upper body. After a brief stretch, Section C begins with upper body toning using the weights and working shoulders, biceps, and triceps. Next is the first cardio interval (4 minutes), and then a lower body focus which includes plies and lunges (again using the playing cards), glutes work (using a chair for balance), and more upper body with push-ups against the chair. Following the second cardio interval (3 minutes), there is additional toning work for the arms using the chair, a tough push-ups segment (with Kegels inbetween), some pretty strenuous abs work, and finally, pelvic tilts. This section ends with a 2-minute stretch.

I will definitely continue using Section C when I want a full-body strength workout that I can do in a relatively short (40 minutes) period of time. Although I think those new to or returning to exercise will enjoy the gentleness of the first two sections, keep in mind that it might take you quite awhile to work up to the third segment. This is definitely a video which allows for growth and which can provide some benefit to all but the most advanced exercisers.

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Summary: Great Inspirational workout
Review: I love this work-out. It is divided into 3 work-outs, A, B, and C, and you definitely get your money's worth with it, and not only that, you can get into pretty good shape doing any of the three, (C being the most intense, and has more cardio), 3x a week! And Cindy looks better than ever! This is for anyone who wants to get back in shape, or get a pretty good work-out from doing work-out C. And the scenery is great, and so is the music..

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Summary: Excellent for those getting back in shape
Review: After a long hiatus from workouts, I tried some of my old tapes and they were way too arduous. This is nice because it allows you to regain your fitness slowly, carefully and safely. It's more than just for post-partum moms; I would recommend it for anyone who had a good level of fitness, stopped for awhile and now wants to get back into exercise. I really liked it.....and no pain the next day!

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Summary: A great video
Review: Even if you have not had a baby this is a great way to start getting in shape. Wonderful that it is now on DVD. A must have!!!

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Summary: GREAT workouts!! Has great results too!
Review: I love this tape! I have tons of WO tapes and this one is just right. The three workouts, A, B, and C, are perfect. The first one, A, starts me out when I haven't exercised in a long time or I don't have time to get all sweaty but want to feel excercised and stretched. B is like A but more challenging and more like real excercise. Then C, well, lets just say I'm still working on that challenge. If I can do ALL of C one day I will look great! I am 5 months pregnant with my 3rd and still do the simple workout A (substituting leg lifts for abdominal work) and I love it. The kids even do it with me sometimes. It's relaxing and HAS RESULTS in just a few short weeks. That's the only tape Ive ever done that I can say did that and I enjoyed it too!