Got your date book handy? Mark the date eight weeks from tomorrow. You might write, "Put on that new bikini and celebrate!" or maybe, "I DID IT!"

Why the celebration? Because by that time you will have finished our newest, smartest, body-shaping routine. Not only will the workout help you lose fat (if you need to) and tone up, it's also geared to get you outside and into your hiking boots, cycling shorts or bathing suit.

This program focuses on the three essentials of fitness: cardiovascular training, resistance exercise and flexibility. You know the drill: Cardio exercise strengthens your heart and burns calories; resistance work increases muscle, boosts metabolism and changes your shape; while stretching reduces your risk of injury and helps keep your muscles supple and joints stable.

But now there's more. Combine all three elements and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Do all three types of exercises and the results will come faster than ever before.