Written by Bob Greene

Led by Oprah’s legendary personal trainer, you get eight short-but-effective programs (structured as an eight-week “makeover”). You’ll do each 10 to 17-minute workout for just one week, then move on to the next week (the programmable DVD also lets you play any/all the segments in any order). Nothing fancy — these are classic body-sculpting, flexibility and balance exercises. Week #1 starts with the most basic moves at the easiest level. By Week #8, you’ll have mastered dozens of challenging variations and modifications. As you’d expect, Bob’s cuing is supportive and easy to follow (“be careful, you’ll begin to feel a little tension ...”). Requires 1 to 5 lb. dumbbells. OR use canned goods from your pantry!