Tracey Mallet Fitness—Renew You: Cardio Fusion

Fitness expert and mother of two Tracey Mallett is featured in this East meets West exercise program that incorporates elements of yoga, Pilates, dance, and body sculpting. Kicking off with a warm-up of sun salutations (and moves such as the cobra and downward dog) in an outdoor setting at the Casa Cody Inn in Palm Springs, CA, Mallett and two sidekicks continue with roughly 15-minute segments depicting regular and modified versions of “Core Cardio” (including stretching and lunges), “Upper Body Sculpting” (utilizing hand weights), and “Total Body Toning” (featuring a variety of floor-based stretches), before wrapping up with a cool-down. DVD extras include a bonus segment on abs and a tour of the inn. Relatively low-impact, if also rather run-of-the-mill, this is a strong optional purchase. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)