How many times have you tried the latest exercise craze only to discover it didn’t live up to its promise? You want to get healthy and stay active, but you find yourself overwhelmed with all the fads and fast-fixes. Well, don’t give up. There are simple and effective exercise programs out there just waiting for you to give them a try.

How do you know which workout is right for you? The cardinal rule of fitness is to find an activity that you like. “If people don’t enjoy what they're doing, they’re more likely to skip workouts and end up hating exercise altogether,” says Marci Lall, a weight loss and body sculpting specialist in Toronto. Finding a workout that inspires you is the key to your success. “The right type of workout and one that works well for your body can be the determining factor in whether or not you see results,” says Lall. Here are the best exercise programs that Lall suggests to help keep you motivated, challenge your body and burn calories.