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" Sure, it&amp;#039;d be nice to have a personal trainer, but for most of us, that&amp;#039;s not a reality. A more budget-friendly option: customized exercise plans online. Our team of exercise experts and product analysts evaluated the 10 leading fitness sites, looking at everything from introductory questionnaires (to determine if the site considers personal concerns before prescribing a routine) to the quality of the exercise plans offered and the expertise and certifications of the sites&amp;#039; experts. We also assessed how easy the sites are to navigate and made sure their Internet privacy policies are sound. We&amp;#039;ve also mentioned here if a site has a diet program (if that&amp;#039;s more what you&amp;#039;re looking for, see our Top Diet Sites). Remember: Always talk to a doctor before starting a new exercise routine.  Best Value  MyExercisePlan.com ($35/6 months or $60/year) Tied for first place in our test, this site instructs you to choose two to three exercises for each muscle group from dozens of options for a fully self-customized regimen \u2014 appealing if you&amp;#039;re not new to working out but need a boost to start again. Our testers thought the clean layout and step-by-step explanation pages were simple to follow. And, at just $60 per year, it&amp;#039;s the least expensive winning site. However, with the onus on you to select your own plan, newbies might be overwhelmed when selecting from the vast list of exercises.  Best for Exercise Newcomers DeniseAustin.com ($20 plus $5 S&amp;amp;amp;H initial charge for equipment and first 4 weeks of the program, then $54/13 weeks) Austin is known for her fitness prowess, but this co-winning site also has sound diet and well-being advice (like menus and readable pep talks) to put you on track to a healthier body. The site has a warm, inspiring voice that could really engage those who tend to drag their heels when it comes to fitness. The site requires that you buy a kit that includes the ball, weights, a yoga mat, and a band needed for many of the exercises.  Best Printable Workouts MyHomePersonalTrainer.com ($37/3 months or $99/year) By offering drop-down options to select your exercise preferences, available equipment, and free time, the system creates a schedule with printable, illustrated routines \u2014 great for when you get bored or find an exercise too hard, and also handy to take along to the gym. Your personal trainer is accessible by e-mail to answer any questions or give you a pep talk when you feel like you&amp;#039;re dragging. Note: Our tester found that the site&amp;#039;s busy layout makes some features hard to find. There is some nutrition and food information, but this is predominantly a fitness Website. Best for Gym Rats GymAmerica.com ($30/3 months; $10 per month thereafter) The site is well organized: Signing in takes you right to your fitness log (where you track your progress) and customized workout plans. Solid features include animated exercise demos, advice on handling injuries, and daily e-mails to keep you moving. Our exercise expert felt that the site is slightly more geared to the fitness buff. While the program doesn&amp;#039;t neglect beginners, someone already familiar with exercise will get with the program more quickly. There is a large section on dieting as well, offering menus customized to your goals, activity level, and lifestyle, for an additional cost. Users can also link their fitness and diet plans together to customize weight-loss plans accordingly.  Best Diet/Fitness Balance JillianMichaels.com ($52/13 weeks and a 5-week nonrefundable minimum commitment of $20) Fans of The Biggest Loser will find this site by its trainer, Jillian Michaels, inspirational. In addition to fitness, the site has a nutritional plan with a winning combination of food choices: You&amp;#039;ll eat plenty of produce and protein on this plan \u2014 a combo that keeps you satisfied and fueled for workouts. However, know that calorie ranges of meals vary widely, so you&amp;#039;ll want to keep track. Potential &amp;quot;Biggest Losers&amp;quot; be aware: If you&amp;#039;re clinically obese like the show&amp;#039;s contestants, you shouldn&amp;#039;t begin any diet or exercise routine without a doctor&amp;#039;s supervision. Best Exercise Demos HyperStrike.com ($60/3 months or $150/year) This site&amp;#039;s 600+ exercises are demonstrated using 3D animation with detailed verbal and written instructions \u2014 very cool and helpful. Our exercise expert thought that more guidance (like instructions on tracking your target heart rate and weight recommendations for strength exercises) would be needed for this site to be a good place for a beginner to learn. The site also has a lot of information on nutrition, including a custom meal plan and daily recommended calorie intake based on your profile and fitness plan. Best Portable Workouts NextFitness.com ($60/13 weeks) Formerly known as Podfitness.com, this site gives you access to audio programs with tailored instruction from trainers based on your fitness goals \u2014 you take the workout with you on your iPod or other MP3 player. A nice extra: Routines can be customized with music from your own library. Limited preliminary questionnaires and health advice make this a better choice for a seasoned exerciser. No food or nutrition information is given on this site. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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