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fit and fab

by carin lane

▲ 10 Pounds Down DVD & Meal Plan System:Whether you need to lose 50 pounds or just 10, trainer Jessica Smith's 10 Pounds Down workouts and meal plan system will have you sporting a rocking body in no time. Total Body Tune Up and Weight Loss Cardio Mix Workouts are both 60 minutes and include a great balance of cardio and strength exercises that are easy-to-follow but challenging enough for all fitness levels. The meal plan includes simple and tasty recipes that will have you seeing results quickly. The vegetarian chili, Parmesan popcorn and 15-minute fajitas are so yummy you'll never feel deprived. DVDs are $14.95 and the meal plan is $3.99. Visit www.10poundsdown.com

◀ Bob Harper's Contoured Kettlebell & DVDWeights should be your new BFF. The more muscles you have, the more calories you'll burn. Kettlebells are an amazing alternative to hand weights that allow a greater range of motion and hit all the major muscle groups. Unlike other kettlebells that can bang into your wrists and forearms, Harper's kettlebells sit

snug against the lower hand and wrist guiding you to proper form and comfort with every

swing and lift. Available in 7-35lbs for $29.99-84.99. Visit www.gofit.net/

▶ Pilates Reform Bar & DVDFor those intimidated by weights, this Pilates-studio-in-a-bag is your ticket to a long, lean body. The two 30" resistance tubes come attached to either end of a padded bar with adjustable cuffs, providing a workout equivalent to using an expensive Reformer machine. Added bonus? The Reform Bar is lightweight and mobile, disassembling into a canvas bag. The Reform Bar DVD is free after purchase to download or you can buy a hard copy, it's $24.95. Resistance levels range from extra-light to heavy for $37.95-43.95. Visit www.power-systems.com

▲ DOD Fitness DisksNo pain, no gain? Not with these clever,

hot pink foam discs. There are three styles to chose from: the wrist wedge,

neck circle or the knee donut. The wrist wedge lessens the load making exercises like the plank and push-ups

easier. The neck circle is perfect for stretching and realigning the neck after a long day at work. The knee donut — my favorite — is great for

keeping pressure off the knee caps. All three are sweat-proof, water-proof and lightweight

making them the perfect gym bag companion. $44.99. Visit http://dodfitness.com

▼ Sketchers Prospeed SRR Running ShoesChange your inefficient neighborhood runs into super-charged world class workouts with the newest Shape-Up. The Prospeed SRR sneakers have SmartShoe technology that forces you to have proper form with each step. You will no longer strike on your heel, losing power, but will strike instead at the mid-foot, propelling you forward as if you were floating in air. These shoes are super-lightweight, comfy and come in a variety of colors.$100. Visit www.skechers.com.

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E-mail Carin at clane@timesunion.com.

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