ACSM Fitness Book includes a simple and scientifically proven fitness test to determine your starting point and monitor your ongoing progress. The book includes step-by-step instructions; sample programs; and insights on nutrition, weight control, motivation, and overcoming setbacks.

Whether your objective is to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, or overall body condition, the ACSM Fitness Book is the one book you need for the tools?and the motivation?to put your personal program on track.

This unique program was designed to be fun for both mom and baby. Participants begin with a power walk with their baby in a stroller listening to the audio guided CD, then return home for twenty-five minutes of full body toning, stretching and relaxation following the DVD.

The video provides on-screen animated graphics and an underwater video to keep baby entertained.

Bonus footage includes tips for new moms by Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and mother of two, Dr. Gina R. Dado.

Appropriate for babies aged six weeks to thirty-six months old. One to five pound hand weights used for toning.

What You Get:

+++ CD: Three guided power walks, set to music licensed from World Famous Muscle Mixes Music, Inc.

+++ DVD video: twenty five minutes of full body toning, stretching, and relaxation.

+++ Bonus footage: Dr. Gina R. Dado, Board certified OB/GYN and mother of two offers suggestions for finding balance after the birth of a baby, exercise while nursing, the benefits of exercise, and getting proper nutrition.

+++ Full Body Toning: You will be guided through lunges, squats, plies, standing leg lifts, bicep curls, overhead lifts, chest presses, push-ups, core stabilization exercises, situps, full body stretching, and two minutes of relaxation.

+++ Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced versions of the exercises are demonstrated.

+++ The all original soundtrack keeps you motivated throughout.

Of the five separate elements that compose Fitness Suite, the deepest is undoubtedly Total Body Fitness. This wide-ranging application records such critical data as body measurements, resting heart rate, caloric intake, various cardio and weight-training statistics, and even the amount of water you've recently guzzled. It approximates your body mass index, sorts by a variety of parameters, and does it all within one convenient shell. Just as intriguing for diehard joggers and bikers is Runner's Log, a nifty utility that stores every pertinent detail regarding your last outing, including date, location, duration, and heart rate. Averages can be calculated, organized races can be sorted from casual jaunts, and esoteric information such as environmental conditions and freeform notes are quickly and easily entered and retrieved.

Those who prefer a simple logbook for weight training and cardio will want to turn to Work-It-Out. This is the program you'll want to take with you while you're actually sweating through the exercises, as it provides set-by-set data storage, a customizable rest break timer, and large, easy-to-read characters. The final two applications key on specific interests, all of which are already covered elsewhere within the package. Lift Log is a fairly basic weightlifting diary that records the quantity lifted, number of repetitions, and associated dates. PocketCardio offers similar support for aerobic activities such as jogging, stepping, rowing, and Jane Fonda-type bending and bouncing.

Handango Fitness Suite is not without it foibles. For instance, certain elements did cause fatal exception errors on our Palm IIIc. Furthermore, users cannot load the program to their laptop or PC for later manipulation. Yet, as a portable and sometimes inspirational solution for all your fitness record-keeping needs, this suite is otherwise rather sweet. --Gordon Goble

? tips for getting started, from buying the right equipment to testing your fitness;

? six color-coded workout zones with 60 workouts that allow you to train with the duration and intensity you prefer; and

? three sample programs to help in customizing your own training plan.

Written by LeAnne Case, one of the leaders in aquatic exercise and a master certified water-fitness instructor, Fitness Aquatics is part of the Fitness Spectrum Series?a new collection of books from Human Kinetics offering fitness enthusiasts and sports participants of all backgrounds a practical and flexible approach to training.

Parnevik is known for having a powerful swing, which gives him more distance off the tee and allows him to hit short irons into the greens. In video he presents the golf-specific workout he uses to improve and maintain strength, flexibility, and a proper swing. The program was designed by Jessica Parnevik and David Tomsich, two licensed sport physical therapists who have spent years helping athletes of all levels overcome injuries and maximize their potential.

The exercises are divided into four categories Address, Backswing, Downswing/impact, and Follow-through.

In the first part of the video, Jesper introduces each set of exercises by demonstrating the importance of the phase of the swing. He also provides drills that you can use to fine-tune your swing. Jessica and David then demonstrate the exercises with variations so that you can tailor them to your fitness level. The exercises are challenging yet low-impact and the only equipment you need is your golf clubs.

In the second part of the video, Jesper leads you through a full 20-minute workout that includes clips of outstanding shots he has made during tournament competition. These clips will keep you motivated and focused on what is possible with good physical conditioning.