The Wedding Workout

Developed with the fitness pros at Women's Health magazine, this program features trainer Marie Forleo in a variety of workouts aimed at women looking to shape up before their weddings (or other occasions, such as a reunion or job interview, or simply because they want a beach-friendly body). From prefab workouts (the “Strapless Dress” to target the upper body and “Short or Hip-Hugging Dress” for the lower) to 11-12-minute custom workouts including “Power Cardio,” “Upper Body” (with weights), “Lower Body” (plenty of squats and lunges), and “Abs & Core” (featuring standing moves and mat work), The Wedding Workout is designed to suit the purported female “deadline mentality.” Also featuring warm-up/cool-down segments, beginner modifications, and onscreen cues, tips, and countdowns to help keep track of reps, this well-organized, expertly-produced title includes bonus segments on smart eating, walking in heels, and “Love Your Honeymoon!” stripping techniques. Highly recommended. Editor's Choice. [Note: also newly available from the Women's Health series is Train for Your Body Type with Jessica Smith.] Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)