Reviews of new fitness videos; book

McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - "Pure Barre," a fusion of dance and Pilates, begins with a warmup and light toning exercises before taking you through moves to target your legs, butt and abs to help you achieve the lean look of a dancer. $19.95 at www.purebarre.com.

"Total Body Calorie Blast" packs six-minute cardio and abs workouts you can squeeze in throughout the day to get your heart rate up and boost your metabolism. $12.99 at www.amazon.com.

If you regret not taking sex ed in school, read "Size Matters: The Hard Facts About Male Sexuality That Every Woman Should Know" (Three Rivers Press, $13.95). Dr. Harry Fisch and Kara Baskin give candid answers to questions you wouldn't ask in polite company. For example, there is a way to tell if a man is suffering from low testosterone. The larger the waist, the lower the testosterone because this sex hormone normally breaks down in the body's fat cells.

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