Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 05/20/2008 Run time: 60 minutes Rating: Nr
Fans of the deliciously soapy Bravo reality series Work Out may need to be reminded just how fine a personal trainer Jackie Warner is. This disc is that reminder, containing a fast-paced and comprehensive fitness routine that ranks among the very best. Warner is personable as she trains--and she doesn't stint on doing the moves herself. She's designed the workout in three chunks, upper body, lower body, and core/abs, which can be done separately or combined for a full hour heavy-duty routine. Because there's little rest between moves, the whole workout seems to fly by, but there's no denying its overall intensity. Warner combines tried-and-true moves (crunches, squats) with some new twists (just try to do that "butterfly" crunch and not feel it deeply the next day). And she's upbeat without being perky--though a viewer could be forgiven for grousing when Warner chirps "I could do these all day!" during Sumo squats. She also gives great attention to form, often working with one other trainer so it feels as though the viewer is getting a one-on-one session too. There are modifications for both beginning and advanced exercisers, so there's no excuse not to jump in. The hour will be over before you know it. -- A.T. Hurley
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
I'm Still Sore:
My roommate and I just bought this DVD and it's great. You definitely get a good sweat just a few minutes in, but you can push yourself to get through it. But boy are you sore afterward! I appreciate that on many of the exercises, Jackie shows way to modify the difficulty level depending on your fitness level. Good buy!
Awesome workout!!!:
I love this workout! The first time I tried this video I wasn't expecting to make it too far before having to quit. But to my surprise, I finished all 3 segments. This is one of my favorites so far because it doesn't seem like an hour of exercise (at least not until the next day!). I like the fact that she spends a full minute on each exercise instead of just 10-12 reps. You have time to work on form and really get it right. Plus there's enough time between trainer changes to grap a drink of water... more info
Good, bad, or ugly--Jackie's "Workout" DVD produces RESULTS!:
I work out at a health club (cardio and circuit), but not regularly enough to achieve good results (at age 40+), so I was looking for a flexible at-home solution to augment the health club. I'll give that the Bravo reality show "Workout" was entertaining and motivating (The Good). I'll give that reality shows in general can muck up their stars' credibility or image (The Bad.) I'll also give that the episode where Jackie cattily snickered about a client's cleavage was disappointing (The Ugly). In... more info
If you like the show...:
.. you'll probably like doing the workouts like I do. I feel like I'm getting a good workout and I enjoy the show therefore its an added incentive to be working out will Jackie and the trainers.
