The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.

The fitness balls would unexpectedly burst either while in use or as they are being inflated, causing injuries, among them fractures and bruises.

The products go by the name of, Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls. Approximately 3 million balls were sold under the EB Brands label of Yonkers, New York. The product has been sold in department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.  For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ebbrands.com.

The Runner's Diary:A Daily Training Log

by Matt Fitzergerald

This Daily Training log is a great tool for either a  novice or someone who is training for a marathon, race, or of any ability for the course of one year. Matt Fitzgerald designed this running-specific to help runners establish and achieve their training goals and improve their performance over time. He explains the training essentials, the workout and how to chart mileage on a week to week basis. The diary is complete with pace charts and sample peak training weeks for 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon events that will streamline and simplify training.

There is space to note every aspect of their workout-distance, pace, and intensity to name a few-and how to rate each workout and review their progress. This book is $15.95. For product information, visit www.velopress.com.

Running Well: Run smarter, run faster, avoid injury!

by Sam Murphy and Sara Connors

Running Well offers runners of all levels training tips to enhance their performance, increase conditioning and tips for the right footwear It also guides runners toward maximizing training, preventing, diagnosing and rehabilitating specific running injuries. This book is $18.95 and can be purchased through Human Kinetics.