(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 15, 2002 ) According to SHAPE readers, you're still no match for Madonna, at least when it comes to fitness. The 43-year-old superstar, long known for her passion for eating healthy and staying in tip-top shape, was named most popular fitness role model in the SHAPE Readers' Choice Awards 2002, featured in the August issue.

"It's not really a surprise to us that Madonna topped the list this year," said SHAPE's Editor in Chief, Barbara Harris. "She's a great example of today's fit woman because she has a clear sense of herself and she continues to find ways to incorporate working out and staying centered into her busy lifestyle."

To compile the results, SHAPE asked 5,000 readers to reveal what they love best in workouts, food, clothes, gear and beauty products.

Here are the final results of the "favorite fitness role model" category:

1. Madonna (12.9%)
2. Gabrielle Reece (8.6%)
3. Jennifer Lopez (7.9%)
4. Cindy Crawford (7.4%)
5. Oprah Winfrey (5.4%)
6. Halle Berry (5.3%)
7. Angelina Jolie (5.0%)


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fiona.mcrobert@weiderpub.com

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