Download This: 7 Great Health Podcasts to Have on Deck

The must-have shows for your smart phone.

Lose Some Weight - Being obese and having excess fat on your body can do a number on your menstrual cycle and make you skip periods, which means you ovulate less. And being able to pinpoint ovulation is crucial for getting pregnant. FYI: Being underweight isn’t good for fertility, either. (Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Fitness in Your Ears - Thanks to PBS’s murder mystery Serial, podcasts are making a serious comeback. And while podcasts — radio type shows you can download — be extremely entertaining, they can also educate you about a range of issues, including health and fitness. Check out these podcasts to help you maintain your wellness goals for 2015. — Kellee Terrell(Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

Underground Wellness Radio - Hosted by Sean Croxton, Underground Wellness Radio dives into a range of wellness issues from junk food addiction, clean eating and the chemicals that are put into our food. (Photo: Undergroundwellness via Youtube)

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Underground Wellness Radio - Hosted by Sean Croxton, Underground Wellness Radio dives into a range of wellness issues from junk food addiction, clean eating and the chemicals that are put into our food. (Photo: Undergroundwellness via Youtube)

The Jillian Michaels Show - Jillian Michaels, the former The Biggest Loser coach, not only cracks the whip on fitness and healthy eating on her show, but she also adds spiritual and mental health to the mix by talking about relationships, pressing health news like the Ebola epidemic and sexism. (Photo: Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

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The Jillian Michaels Show - Jillian Michaels, the former The Biggest Loser coach, not only cracks the whip on fitness and healthy eating on her show, but she also adds spiritual and mental health to the mix by talking about relationships, pressing health news like the Ebola epidemic and sexism. (Photo: Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

NHS Couch to 5K - If one of your goals this year is to run a 5K, this show is for you — even if you are not a runner! Couch to 5K, which only requires 30 minutes a session, starts from walking to running by the end of the week nine. (Photo: National Health Service, United Kingdom)

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NHS Couch to 5K - If one of your goals this year is to run a 5K, this show is for you — even if you are not a runner! Couch to 5K, which only requires 30 minutes a session, starts from walking to running by the end of the week nine. (Photo: National Health Service, United Kingdom)

Start Cooking - Hey, not everyone can throw down in the kitchen. If you are a beginner cook, this video podcast is for you. Start Cooking provides you with the basics to help you make quick, healthy and delicious meals like roast chicken, shrimp scampi and quiche with ham and broccoli. (Photo: Start Cooking with Kathy Maister/ITunes)

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Start Cooking - Hey, not everyone can throw down in the kitchen. If you are a beginner cook, this video podcast is for you. Start Cooking provides you with the basics to help you make quick, healthy and delicious meals like roast chicken, shrimp scampi and quiche with ham and broccoli. (Photo: Start Cooking with Kathy Maister/ITunes)

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Learn to Meditate - If one of your goals this year is to destress and get centered, Learn to Meditate will definitely help you reach your Zen. Practicing this ancient healing practice has been found to reduce heart disease among Black teens and adults, too!(Photo: the Meditation Society of Australia)

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Learn to Meditate - If one of your goals this year is to destress and get centered, Learn to Meditate will definitely help you reach your Zen. Practicing this ancient healing practice has been found to reduce heart disease among Black teens and adults, too!(Photo: the Meditation Society of Australia)

Half Size Me - On this show, hosted by Heather Roberson, who lost a whopping 70 pounds over five years, shares her insights on weight loss, eating well and the importance of making gradual changes over time. Even better: She interviews other people who have lost tons of weight like herself. (Photo: Half Size Me via Facebook)

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Half Size Me - On this show, hosted by Heather Roberson, who lost a whopping 70 pounds over five years, shares her insights on weight loss, eating well and the importance of making gradual changes over time. Even better: She interviews other people who have lost tons of weight like herself. (Photo: Half Size Me via Facebook)

The Daily Boost - Need some help staying motivated this year? Download the empowering Daily Boost, which focuses on setting and meeting goals and discovering your true self. Consider it your free life coach. (Photo: The Daily Boost/iTunes)

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The Daily Boost - Need some help staying motivated this year? Download the empowering Daily Boost, which focuses on setting and meeting goals and discovering your true self. Consider it your free life coach. (Photo: The Daily Boost/iTunes)