“You’re not tired! You’re not tired!” says Chalene Johnson, as she starts another set of high-intensity exercises. She’s tiny, blonde, and has the body I want to have. I am tired, but I follow her lead—a breakthrough since I’m watching her fitness DVD, an advanced cardio program called TurboFire, and there’s no one in the room forcing me to do so.

What better way to test a sports bra than with a workout that requires a lot of jumping? So I headed to STREB Extreme Action Studio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to channel my inner gymnast, and give New Balance’s Fabulous Framer II ($42; available in March), which is part of their Psyche collection, a go.

Did you ever wish you could find out exactly how many miles you walked or ran without having to download an app? A little known feature on Google maps can help.

A new local park with miles of excellent hiking trails opened last month; it’s only 10 minutes from my house, so I plan to spend a lot of time there this spring.

I love to dance, though I rarely get to do it. This is likely why, even though I have rhythm, it can take me a while to catch on to the steps.

As I write this, I’m strolling at around 2 mph. Yep, it’s the ultimate in multi-tasking—working AND working out. I’ve long been curious about this treadmill desk trend, so when an opportunity arose to try one for myself, I couldn’t resist.

For years, I’ve been searching for a pair of workout earphones that do it all—totally sweat-proof ones that stay put in my ears, don’t hurt, let me hear what’s going on around me, and have decent sound. During those years, I’ve tried countless pairs, with varying success…but they’ve all managed to come up short.

Sure, it’s a bit chilly outside, but you still need to hydrate! Do the earth a favor—skip the plastic throw-aways and try one of these excellent new bottles. All are BPA-free and dishwasher-safe.

In the market for a new pair of winter boots? Allow me to help! During a recent extended vacation in Vermont, I put well over a dozen pairs through their snowy paces—taking icy walks, snowshoeing, tromping around pre- and post-ski, waging a snowball fight against my husband.

If your New Year’s resolution is to finally start (and stick with) an exercise program—or if you’re just looking to beef up your workout-DVD library without breaking the bank—I’ve got a good find for you: Fitness Media’s Top Trainers DVD collection.