Cindy Crawford - Shape Your Body Workout

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Summary: A great work out
Review: For anyone thinking about purchasing this video. I highly recommend it. I do believe it is not for the beginner and should be combined with a cardio work out and low fat diet for best results.

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Summary: IT WORKS!
Review: I used this video from 1994-1995 and with cutting down the garbage I ate, I lost 30 lbs and looked amazing. Critics deemed it risky, unsafe...well I can tell you, it works, shows results immediately, and makes you feel so good. You'll use muscles that never get used, and you'll see your body tightening up right away. I started college and didn't keep up with the tape, and sadly lost all my hard work. I'm back again, with little time, and little $ to join a gym, so I'm doing this tape again, but need to purchase a new one, the old one is worn out.

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Summary: You'll get Buff-but not a cardio workout
Review: You will definitely get strong and buff when you work this tape, but BEWARE: it's not a good cardio workout and I did not really lose weight when doing this tape. I did, however, get very strong and muscular. That was very empowering. But I did not lose a lot of weight. My suggestion would be to alternate this tape with walking/jogging/running. And another thing, the side sit-ups made my waist thicker. So keep that in mind when doing the side sit-ups. Also, the side stretches in the beginning sometimes thicken the waist, too. Other than that, it's a fast work out. Do it if you want to get muscle. And what they say about her form is sort of true. Her form isn't perfect, but if you're in decent shape and don't get aches and pains easily, it shouldn't be too much of a problem. Just maintain the form yourself and realize she is doing it very fast. If you keep that in mind, you can just maintain the correct posture and form yourself. If you are used to doing one of the harder tapes from the Firm series, for example the Susan Harris tape, then this will seem rather easy to you. I do this tape when the prospect of doing the Firm is merely too much for me and makes me want to run under the covers and hide. On those tired days, I try a workout like this. That way, I am getting some exercise, but I'm not too drained. For beginners, this will be a hard tape, though.

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Summary: foodaholic
Review: I have been doing both of Cindy Crawfords aerobic tapes now for over 10 years and I still thoroughly enjoy them, they work every muscle in the body and even after 10 years they still make me very sore if I slack off for a couple of weeks. I eat whatever I want and still weigh the same as I did 10 years ago so they must be doing something.

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Summary: You WILL be in the best shape of your life!
Review: You WILL be in the best shape of your life! This got a lot of flack, but this WILL kick your [buttox]! O.K. If you are 80 years old or have some specific health issues--back problems, knee trouble--then take caution as you do this. Otherwise, these are effective and you will see a change in your body!

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Summary: Not that effective
Review: Well this was the first excerise tape i ever bought and at the time i found it very effective and hard. But that was ten years ago and now it really doesnt do to much for me. What i dont like about this tape is the first section in workout 1 i mean leg swings? I doubt they do that much for you. Also cindy moves way too fast and experts always tell you to move slower to get the full range of motion otherwise you are using more momentum than muscule which we all know won't get you toned. Also another important noat this is a toning excerisce video NOT a cardiovasclar video. Even though your heart will get up a little dont excpect to count it as a fat burning session.
Also i should point out some things i like about it also. This is a great workout for people new to toning very effecive arms and abs routine. But just go at your own pace. If you go as fast a cindy you might be cheating yourself.

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Summary: Fun, fast and furious
Review: I was skeptical when I viewed this tape for the first time. The beginning warm up looks like Cindy is trying to be seductive but the work out was great. I didn't feel like I was working hard but boy was I sore after. I felt like I was working out together with a friend and her personal trainer. The movements can be fast at times but I go at my own pace. It is a fun video that really works you. I feel great doing the alternating workouts 5 days a week.

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Summary: A GREAT workout, as long as you're careful
Review: ... I got this tape shortly after it came out. Granted, when I first started using it, I was an active sixteen-year-old, so I wasn't as affected by possible injuries. But I took a long time off from this tape, and just started working out again about three weeks ago.
Using this tape in conjunction with Cindy's two other tapes, I have already seen results- even though I'm nursing, and I can't cut back on calories as much as I'll be able to when my daughter is over a year old. I've lost 5 pounds so far, and my energy levels are amazing.
Yes, some of the moves go a little too quickly for some people. This is not meant for people who don't already know the correct postures to take when exercising, and who need reminders when working out. But the intro pretty much states that- that this is a workout meant for healthy people.
Although I took off nearly ten years from using this tape, I got back into the tape very easily. I do all the reps that she does, but it's not necessary. If you prefer to go slower, you can- Cindy even states throught the video that you should only do what you feel comfortable doing.
There are two great perks to this video, the first being that there are three different workouts. The first two each last about 40 minutes, and they focus on lots of lunges and kicks, along with reps with barbells, followed by ab work and stretching. They are good to use every other day... The third workout is a 10 minute mini-workout, great for when you feel the need to exercise, but don't have the time to do a full workout.
The other perk is that, although Cindy is a supermodel, she voices some of the same disgruntlement with working out that most of us do at home: she frequently admits that the reps coming up are hard, but that they are effective. It's more like having a friend in the room than a cheerleader.
Perhaps if you are prone to joint problems, you may want to pass up this video, or rent it to see how well it works for you before you buy it...

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Summary: Simply the best!!!
Review: I am somewhat a exercise tape fanatic. I really must say that Cindy knows what she is talking about. Actually--Radu--knows what he is talking about. This is not an exercise tape for the weak. It is somewhat cheezy with the Revlon commercials running through it. Ignore that!!! If you want toned abs, arms, and especially hips(my problem area)--this is your video. I love that she works the hip and butt area so well. I love the music. I love motivating myself to look like Cindy someday!!! Not quite there yet. I also recommend her follow up video. It is quite similar but longer and more intense. Check them both out. Also--ignore how fast some of her movements are sometimes and simply go at your own pace. That is what pause and rewind are for!!! Hope this helps.

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Summary: A great exercise video
Review: I have used this video off and on since it first came out. Although she sometimes moves quicker than I prefer, I simply slow down and/or reduce the number of repetitions according to how I'm feeling (you really do have to listen to your own body). I consider this a great exercise video because I haven't found anything that (along with nutritious dieting) tones me faster or better and actually makes me feel more energetic in the long run, and I'm 51 years old.