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Title:	Weight Loss and Maintenance
Notice:	PLEASE enter notes in mixed case (CAPS ARE SHOUTING)!
Moderator:	ASICS::LESLIE

Created:	Mon Jul 09 1990
Last Modified:	Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	933
Total number of notes:	9931

814.0. "Cindy Crawford Workout Tape" by WR1FOR::MEYERS_NA () Fri Jul 16 1993 23:07

    Hi,
    
    As anyone else out there used Cindy Crawford's Shape Your Body 
    Video Tape?  
    
    It is not an aerobic workout but it is a total toning workout.  
    Cindy shows how to do the exercises with her personal trainer,
    RADU, showing proper form, etc.
    
    I supplement this with walking at lunch or another aerobic tape. I
    have been using the video since early March and feel much better about
    myself than I used to (although the weight has not changed much but
    has been replaced by "muscle").
    
    There are 2 regular workouts on the tape and you do these workouts
    on alternating days.  There's a 10 minute mini-workout at the end
    but since I do the regular workouts daily, I never bother with 
    that (but it is probably good if you are stretched for time).
    
    I didn't really like Cindy Crawford that much BEFORE I bought this
    video but have changed my opinion of her.  I used to think that 
    some people were just "lucky" to have great shapes but this tape 
    made me believe EVERYONE needs to work out.
    
    The only part of my body that has been really tough to tone is my
    stomach (and there are alot of stomach exercises!) so maybe it depends
    on your body type and how it responds to exercises.
    
    I never have to worry about flabby arms any more - I used to dislike
    my upper arms but now since they have a lot of muscle tone I like 
    wearning tanks and skimpy tops (and I have just enough muscle tone -
    not like a body builder!).
    
    I might not ever have the body that I want but I believe with this
    tape and aerobics I can have the body that's just right for me.
    
    
    Here's to you Cindy and RADU!
    
    
    
    Nancy

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814.1		DPDMAI::HUDDLESTON		`Sat Jul 17 1993 00:23`	9
	Thanks for letting us know about the tape. I was put off by the tape (I haven't seen it) because "she's a model, has a great figure, etc etc" In other words I prejudged the tape and haven't heard anyone express their opinions about it. I may go rent it later. Toodles, Donna
814.2		HDLITE::ZARLENGA	Michael Zarlenga, Alpha P/PEG	`Mon Jul 19 1993 03:44`	3
	The tape has received negative reviews by all the "experts." The moves are dangerous.
814.3	"Shape" says no	TUXEDO::CAPOBIANCO	Happy, happy, joy, joy!	`Mon Jul 19 1993 16:53`	9
	"Shape" magazine rates tons of videotapes (I think they do it annually in the January issue...I'll have to check my library 8^) ) and they gave it very bad reviews...as -.1 said, a lot of the moves are done incorrectly and can be very dangerous. You might want to check out Shape's annual review for their comments; I found them very useful. Terri
814.4	text from "Shape" article	TUXEDO::CAPOBIANCO	Happy, happy, joy, joy!	`Tue Jul 20 1993 14:34`	33
	It is indeed the Jan. 1993 issue of "Shape" that has the fitness video review. They give Cindy Crawford/Shape Your Body Workout With Radu an overall rating of F+ 8^) The following is reprinted without any permission whatsoever: Cindy Crawford/Shape Your Body Workout With Radu overall F+ instruction D- safety F creativity C production B+ GoodTimes Home Video, 100 min., $19.95 Total-body toning with hand weights If you want to sit on your couch and remind yourself that Crawford is gorgeous, sexy and charismatic, buy this tape. If you want a workout of any significant value, don't. Crawford generally uses terrible form to demonstrate risky, ineffective moves, and she doesn't seem to understand the word "aerobic." her trainer, Radu, fails to provide even the most basic safety or alighnment cues. Generally they give high marks to Cher, Karen Voight, Kathy Smith, the Weight Watchers Series, Candace Copeland, and Jane Fonda. I usually take everything I read with a grain of salt, but Shape is a fairly reputable magazine and generally gives what seems to be sound advice. Just be careful. Have fun! Terri
814.5	A GREAT TAPE!!!!!	RIPPLE::RANDOM_JA		`Tue Jul 20 1993 19:46`	14
	RE -0: I having been using this tape also for a long time and I think it's great! I don't care if SHAPE rated it bad or not - you have to use the tape for yourself and judge it. My body shape has improved drastically and I don't find anything "DANGEROUS" about the exercises - these are "classic" exercises that work! Just my opinion... Janie
814.6	Great Workout Tape!	JULIET::SIMONTON_KI		`Tue Jul 20 1993 20:03`	25
	Hi, I have been working out with the Cindy Crawford workout tape for approximately 4 months. The results have been amazing. I have never been so toned in my life. I started noticing improvements after about 2 weeks. I enjoy the workout and have stuck with this tape much longer than any other workout tape. There are 2 workouts (approx. 45 mins. each) which you alternate to work different muscles and to give the muscles you used the day before a rest. There is also a 10 min. workout at the end in case you don't have time to do the whole workout one day. I enjoy everything about the tape including the music Cindy and Radu. Just last week, I went on a water skiing trip and haven't seen some of the people for a year and many of them noticed or commented on my improved shape and firmness. I can only contribute this to my consistently using the Cindy Crawford workout tape. When I see and feel this kind of result, I really don't care what Shape or any other magazine has to say about it. I was skeptical of it when it first came out because I thought "Oh, it's just another bimbo workout". But now I'm glad I kept an open mind and tried it out. Kimberly
814.7		CNTROL::JENNISON	John 3:16 - Your life depends on it!	`Wed Jul 21 1993 22:51`	17
	No offense intended to anyone here, but unless you are trained to understand what is "unsafe" about an exercise, you're not likely to believe an exercise is dangerous. "Feeling" safe is not an indication. An exercise that is unsafe or contraindicated won't necessarily cause an immediate injury, but can do enough gradual damage to cause you to have an unexplained injury weeks or months later. I have not seen the video, but all of the literature I've read rates it as unsafe. BTW, you can still "get results" from the workout, the question is, what is the long term price ? Karen
814.8		HDLITE::ZARLENGA	Michael Zarlenga, Alpha P/PEG	`Tue Jul 27 1993 03:03`	6
	Well, to be fair, most of the IDEA and AFFA "unsafe" exercises can be safe, if you're in good health and good shape. But, you can do them for years, never getting hurt, when, one day ... yeOOWCH! Yes, they err on the cautious side, but there's a reason for that.
814.9		CNTROL::JENNISON	John 3:16 - Your life depends on it!	`Tue Jul 27 1993 15:07`	12
	Mike, I'll agree, these organizations tend to be very conservative, especially AFAA, but what I have found is that you can get a very effective, very fun workout using conservative exercises. Also, for a video for the general public, I believe conservative is best. In a studio or one-on-one situation, you can better gauge the ability of the students to perform more advanced moves. Karen