Gaiam Cindy Crawford

Thank you, thank you, thank you to the vendor who shipped this item quickly with amazing integrity. The DVD arrived in perfect condition with no scratches.As for the video, it is great for anyone who needs to get back into an exercise regimen. Everything about the video is patient, attainable, relatable, and comforting to the mind, body, and spirit. In my 20s and 30s I could effortlessly work out to Cindy and Radu's Next Challenge and I use to workout faithfully every morning. In my own right I had a supermodel's body at 5'4 and 145 lbs. I had a lean athletic body. Then life happened, my day began to feel less within my control as meetings began early and ran very late into the evenings. When everything about my day became filled with asap tasks and results all I wanted to do was sleep off the clock to refuel for the next business day. Now 18 years later, 76 pounds overweight with a new mild medical diagnosis, I mourn for the woman that I was. However today brings new hope. I listened to all of Cindy's advice to watch the video first, do the first video for two weeks to build confidence and develop a routine, and then proceed to the other workouts. I plan to keep at it for my physical health and well being. Even if one does the 10 minute workout because you are short on time, it helps stretch out your muscles if you are hunched over a computer at your desk all day. Please reproduce great videos like this. A lot of people could benefit. Thanks.

I took a lot of time researching work out videos. I had read an article about Cindy Crawford having her baby completely natuarl with a midwife. I was intrigued. Then I saw a special on models on VH1. Again I was intrigued. A friend recommended this video saying her roommate did it faithfully and got a great body.Basically the video has three segments. One 10 minute, one 20 minute and then one 40 minute. It incorporates simple lunges and squats with some aerobic cardio and weights. Cindy and Kathy and very upbeat, but not in a cheesy way. Cindy is way impressive since she just had a baby. You might think you would pass on this video since it is for post natal exercise, but I am telling you to keep it. It works!I worked out with the video a couple of times this week and I love it. It was beautifully shot and had pleasant music. The workout wasn't hard, but it wasn't easy. I woke up the next morning completely sore and unable to barely sit down. This work out definitely sneaks up on you. I am going to incorporate this video with running a few times a week and I can't wait to see the changes!!!Buy this video!

I should be clear that I have NOT just had a baby, though I just recently started working out regularly again (about 8 weeks ago), having done nothing for two years due to some injuries. I have been doing the classic FIRM videos and Crunch workouts so I have a "base" but I wouldn't say I'm in any way "advanced." I'm in my late 30s, and I've done other Cindy C. workouts in the past, so I thought this might be a good workout for me. Despite what some reviewers have said, however, I found this workout to be waaaaaaaay too easy. I figured I'd start with workout B and run it straight into workout C. Workout B had just barely gotten going when they started the cooldown! So I skipped ahead to workout C expecting a better challenge but I was rather disappointed. The cardio sections are very brief, you barely get your heartrate going and then you stop and do some weightlifting which brings the heartrate right back down again. So this was not the right workout for me. For those who already have a fitness "base," I'd say try Cindy's "next challenge" workout if you're looking for something a little (though not much) harder, or try the Firm classic workouts. They'll kick your butt.

I have "The Next Challenge" and "Shape Your Body" I was so excited of having a new workout...Mmmm... What a disappointment I got. Not what I wanted. Its a workout for mothers that just had a baby. If you want a workout that you'll love get one of the other 2.

This DVD got me through post-baby months and got my body back into shape. I have revisited it ever since because of the quick segements that focus on flexibility as much as toning and slow, steady weight loss. I was never a "Cindy fan" but I did gain some respect for her through this video - it provides glimpses into her world post-baby with husband, friend/fitness pro, and her quest to get back to shape without appearing unrealistic. She says in quite candid manner that she knows that bringing a baby into the world clearly changes your attitudes, body, emotions, etc. and that her intention with this video is to share her methods for focusing a little on self for the good of herself and her relationship as a role model to her baby. Kudos to Cindy for making this DVD. I have bought it as gifts for new mom's several times since first buying it. CINDY: PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO LIKE THIS FOR BUSY MOMS WHO ARE 40+ AND FACING NEXT STAGE OF LIFE CHANGES!

This is a great exercise video with 3 different leveled workouts to help you get back into shape after childbirth, or after ignoring exercise for a few months. The directions are clear, and she tells you how to do the exercises safely.As a mother of young children, I enjoy the short workouts. The last workout is a longer one that is complete, but I tend to use the first two most often.One warning though-if you have bad knees you may need to come up with an alternate exercise while they are doing the lunges. Overall, a great way to get back into exercise