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First came toning shoes, designed to help you burn more calories with every step. And now you can dress yourself head to toe in toning gear, at least in bottoms and tops. Fila just introduced a new line of toning clothes. According to Fila its Body Toning System works three ways.

First, the layering of fabric in the construction of the clothes makes you work harder, wearing the pants or capris is said to increase "muscle effort by 50 percent." The second level is compression. Fila states that the compression fabric provides 41 percent more support for your muscles, which helps increase "blood flow and oxygenation," which in turns helps your muscles to do their thing more efficiently. And lastly, the pants and capris, due to their reinforced structure, are supposed to suppress the jiggling of your wobbly bits and smooth out the appearance of cellulite. In essence, the Body Toning gear makes you work harder while helping you feel better about the appearance of your backside.

Fila sent me a pair of capris ($50) to test out. I put them on and modeled the new look for my husband, and his response was that the pants "looked industrial." Nice. However, I did feel my lower love handles, as I lovingly refer to my saddlebags, looked significantly smaller. My legs and abs (the capris are fairly high-waisted, coming almost to my navel) definitely felt tucked in and smoothed out. My lower body felt supported without feeling tight or squeezed, as if I were wearing pants a size too small.

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Tennis anyone? If you're a fan of volleying the ball across the court, you'll be happy to know Fila just came out with a new Fall collection of tennis gear — just in time to gear up for the US Open. The collection is called Heritage, with colors that are basic but bold, and the fit is sporty, yet feminine.

I wore the racerback tank ($50) and the skort ($45) to the court the other day for a test game. I love that the tank is high-cut and has a shelf bra sewn in, so my girls stay put as I race around the court. The tank is made with a lightweight fabric similar to swimsuit material. It feels silky and soft, and the mesh fabric on the back kept me cool and dry. The skort, made from the same material, is wonderful because the attached shorts aren't super tight. The whole outfit is really flattering and comfortable, and what's great is that it washes well too. If you're looking for a new tennis outfit and are willing to spend a little cash, it's worth checking out.

To see the rest of the collection, click on the pictures below.

A week after telling Us magazine about her battle with bulimia, Stephanie Pratt was headed to yoga, which I feel is a great form of exercise for centering oneself and calming one's mind. It looks like she likes Fila's new yoga line as well.

To see what she is wearing and if it will break the bank, just read more