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Last December, fitness expert Denise Austin was inducted into the Video Hall of Fame, founded by Video Business magazine to recognize outstanding contributors to home entertainment. Since 1984, Austin has produced more than 40 exercise videos and DVDs. She has also authored over eight books, designed a line of exercise equipment and currently hosts a fitness television show.

Asked why she has been successful for so long, Austin, a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, says she uses "happy energy" and takes into consideration the thousands of letters she receives each week to update her workouts ... Take advantage of the snow before it's gone and jet into Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Packages from Los Angeles start at $645 and include roundtrip airfare, five nights lodging in the town of Jackson, Wyoming, three day lift tickets at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and airport transfers. Price is per person, double occupancy and is valid until March 28th. Packages are also available from other departing cities. Availability is limited and restrictions apply. For more information or reservations, call JH Central Reservations at (800) 443-6931 or visit www.jhsnow.com ... If taking a trip is not an option, unwind with YogaFit's latest additions to its Zen Cafe line of CDs. The two Buddha Bar CDs of relaxing and rejuvenating Cafe Del Mar-inspired music can be used for yoga or just chilling. Work your way through Volume One, "Cocktails," and Volume Two, "Hors d'oeuvres," to start. Each CD is over 60 minutes in length, with 12 tracks on Volume One and 13 tracks on Volume Two. For more information or to order, visit www.yogafit.com ... After titillating your ears, give your taste buds a reason to celebrate. Good health, happiness and delicious, nutritious smoothies are the basis for Jamba Juice's philosophy, the African word jama, meaning to celebrate. In Jamba Juice Power (Avery hardcover; $19.95), Jamba Juice founder Kirk Peron shares easy-to-prepare smoothie recipes, nutrition advice (developed with a team of scientists and physicians) and his 21-day, lifestyle-changing plan with daily tips for mind, body and spirit as well as a relevant smoothie recipe. It is filled with Jambaisms (e.g., "Do unto your body as you would have it do unto you"), health Fast-fact sidebars, illustrations and testimonials ... If you're looking for weightier reading material, the updated, revised and expanded third edition of Designing Resistance Training Programs (Human Kinetics; $49) explores how to use scientific knowledge in developing successful personalized training programs. It covers resistance training; bioenergetics; muscular, nervous and cardiovascular system adaptations as well as basic training systems and programs designed to enhance strength, power and endurance. The new edition includes three chapters dedicated to issues and concerns regarding children, women and seniors. For more information, visit www.humankinetics.com. Do you have the inside scoop on people, places or products in the fitness industry? Send a fax to (818) 990-5468 or e-mail americanfitness@afaa.com.

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