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Book Review: Dr. Phil's Ultimate Weight Solution NEW!
Dr. Phil seems to inspire extreme opinions and feelings in people (if my email is any indication). With his latest weight loss book on the shelves, he's inspiring even more controversy as critics say he's only repackaged old information, giving the same tips and advice we've all heard before. Find out what I think.

Cardio on the BOSU  
Do you BOSU? If not, you're missing out. The BOSU is great for ab work, core work, leg work--everything work, but it's also fun for cardio workouts. Learn how to use your BOSU to burn calories, increase core strength and enhance your balance. Includes Cardio BOSU Workout.

Quick Fix Workouts - Lower Body
The Quick Fix series continues! I know, you can't wait to see what I've come up with this week. Feast your eyes on my latest attempt to get you to exercise with these ideas for fast, efficient lower body workouts. My new Quick Fix Lower Body Workout will help you work the hips, butt and thighs with more intensity, less time.

Cardio Coach Guided Workout
The Cardio Coach is another guided workout CD, much like the Pocket Coach I reviewed previously. However, this one has a few more options and great music to boot. Find out everything there is to know about the Cardio Coach.

The Pocket Coach Cardio CD
If you like to workout on cardio machines, there's a new trend you might be interested in--guided workouts via CD. The Pocket Coach is just one of these new guided workouts combining music and verbal cues to take you through different levels of intensity. Find out of this CD is for you.

Lose Weight with Dr. Phil  
If you haven't heard (and if so, we need to send someone over to check on you), Dr. Phil is the hottest thing on daytime TV since Oprah. While he's known for his straight-shooting on everything from relationships to eating disorders, Dr. Phil is tackling one of the biggest issues in American today: Obesity. 

Quick Fix Workouts - Upper Body  
We're easing out of summer and you know what that means: we all start piling on the flab because we're too busy to exercise. Learn how to squeeze in exercise and try this workout, while you're at it.

Finding Time to Exercise  
Be honest...on your list of priorities, where does exercise fall? Is it even on your list? Some of you don't exercise because you think you don't have time. The truth is, there's never a right time to get moving. It's now or never, so read on to find out how to make exercise a reality.

Easy Desktop Yoga 
If you work long hours at a computer, you'll enjoy this relaxing yoga workout you can do right at your desk.  Get the details of the new Easy Desktop Yoga workout. 

WeightMania Training Log  
This exercise software is perfect for folks who want to want to keep track of cardio, strength training and daily calorie intake.  Learn how you can track your fitness goals with this new software.

Boot Camp Workout 
You don't have to train like a soldier to lose weight and get in shape, but you can use some of their moves to make your own challenging workout. If you're ready to increase your intensity, try a little boot camp.  Includes workout.

Abs, Hips & Thighs - Medicine Ball Training  
Most of you know that a stability ball is an excellent way to work every part of your body, including your abs, hips and thighs. What you may not know is that combining a medicine ball with your stability ball is another way to challenge your body. Includes sample exercises.

Get Lean & Strong with Resistance Bands
When it comes to strength training, most of us stick to the usual: free weights and machines. However, it's a good idea to challenge your body in new ways, so why not try a resistance band?  Learn how to use a resistance band to pump up your workouts.

Careers in Exercise and Fitness
The fitness industry is booming and lots of you are interested in starting a fitness career. Being a personal trainer is a great job, but there are other options. Expand your horizons and learn about other things you can do to help people get healthy and fit. 

The South Beach Diet
Does it really work?

Sculpt Your Lower Body
If you're looking for lean, strong muscles there's no better way than weight training. But if you've been doing the same old exercises for longer than you can remember, why not try a little pyramid training? Includes a Lower Body Pyramid Workout!

Are You an Emotional Eater? 
Losing weight can be difficult and what makes it harder is when we eat according to our emotions rather than hunger. If you tend to use food to cope with your feelings, find out how to stop emotional eating and jumpstart your weight loss.

10-Minute Timesaver Workouts
When it comes to exercise, many of us make the mistake of thinking--if I can't follow the guidelines of exercise, why bother at all? Learn how to fit exercise into your life.

Fitness Fusion  
We're tired of the same old traditional workouts and, as a result, we're mixing and matching everything from ballet and boot camp to yoga and Pilates. Find out how to pump up your workouts, burn fat and nix the boredom with a little fitness fusion.  Includes Yoga Fusion workout.

The Truth About Low Carb Diets  
With all the diets out there and this latest low-carb trend, you may be wondering: Do carbs really make you fat?

BOSU Balance Trainer
Last week you learned about the BOSU.  Now find out how use the BOSU in your workouts.  Includes sample BOSU exercises.

Product Review:  The BOSU Balance Trainer
Have you heard of the BOSU Balance Trainer?  What you need to know about the newest addition to the world of fitness.

Choosing a Personal Trainer   
If you want to lose weight, get healthy and/or build muscle, hiring a personal trainer can be a step in the right direction.  Here's what you should know before you fork over the cash. 

Your Best Summer Body  
If you want to lose fat, gain muscle and look good for summer it's time to get more active.  Find out how to get your best summer body. 

What's Your Body Fat?
Find out how the best way to measure your body fat.

Top Products for Time-Crunched Exercisers
Make exercise easier by using these time-saving healthy and fitness products.

How to Build Muscle  
While many people struggle to lose weight, there are plenty of others out there who struggle to gain weight. If you want to gain muscle, you may have trouble fighting your genetic makeup but, there is something you can do about it.

Sculpt Your Upper Body  
With warm weather here, it's time to bare our blindingly white bodies to the world, but you might be rethinking life without sleeves if you've neglected your strength training. Get back into exercise with something new: pyramid training.

Pyramid Upper Body Workout  
Jumpstart your strength training with this upper body workout.

Functional Strength Training  
Make your workouts more functional for everyday life.

Top Budget Elliptical Trainers
Buying an elliptical trainer for your home gym can be confusing.  Check out the best elliptical trainers ranging from $400 to $1200.

Hardcore Cardio
As the weather warms up, you're probably ready for some new workout ideas to get your body ready for spring and summer.  Here's another way to challenge yourself to help you increase endurance, burn more calories and lose body fat.

Exercising on Vacation  
Simple ways to stay active while on vacation without ruining the fun.  Vacation workout included.

Top 10 Ways to Stay Motivated  
If you're trying to lose weight or get in shape, you may find yourself losing interest a few weeks into your program. Read on to learn where the love has gone and how to get it back.

Dynamic Abs  
Forget about crunches...learn dynamic moves to work your abs for a stronger torso and better posture.

What's Your Fitness IQ?  
Test your knowledge about fitness, exercise and weight loss.

Cardio 101  
With 34% of Americans overweight, it's clear that many of us aren't following the latest fitness guidelines that prescribe an hour of exercise a day. Find out what you can do to fit these guidelines into your life.

What's Your Body Image?  
Having high self-esteem means you feel good inside your own skin, flaws and all.  Learn how to improve your body image.

FAQ's About Your Abs
How to get a six-pack, the best way to get rid of love handles and more questions answered about your abs. 

Strength Training for Beginners
The biggest mistake beginners make is doing too much too soon.  Though you may be ready to plunge into an intense workout schedule, your body isn't.  Learn how to prepare your body for building muscle and losing fat.  Workout included.

Top 10 Cardio Exercises
Want to know which cardio exercises burn the most calories?  Check out my top 10 picks for most effective cardio training.

Top Ten Reasons to Quit Dieting Forever
Ever wonder why it's nearly impossible to stay on a diet and lose weight? There are many reasons diets don't work and even more reasons to give up dieting forever and get on with your life.