Work Out

For other uses, see Workout (disambiguation).

Work Out
Format	Reality
Starring	Jackie Warner
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	19
Production
Running time	60 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	Bravo
Original run	July 19, 2006 (2006-07-19) – June 10, 2008 (2008-06-10)

Work Out was a reality television series on Bravo. The show was centered around Jackie Warner, owner of a gym and spa in Beverly Hills, California. It features many of the trainers who work for Warner, aspects of the gym and its clients and Jackie's other fitness ventures, and also covers aspects of Warner's private life, such as her openly lesbian dating and romantic life. The third and last season of Work Out aired from April 15 to June 10, 2008.

Cast

Jackie Warner

Main article: Jackie Warner

In 2003 fitness expert Jackie Warner opened Sky Sport and Spa. On July 19, 2006, the Bravo network aired the first episode of Work Out (developed following Jackie's appearance on Jonathan Antin's Bravo reality series Blow Out). The show follows the day-to-day routine of Jackie and shows all of the drama that goes on behind the scenes in keeping a business afloat, while juggling her own personal life, as well as dealing with the personal issues of those who work for her as trainers.

Trainers

• Doug Blasdell: One of three openly gay male trainers working for Jackie on the show; died January 22, 2007. (2006–2007)
• Jesse Brune (2006–2008)
• Gregg Butler (2007–2008)
• Rebecca Cardon (2006–2008)
• Erika Jacobson (2006–2008)
• Jesse "JD" Jordan (2008–2008)
• Agostina Laneri (2008–2008)
• Greg Plitt (2008–2008)
• Brian Peeler (2006–2008)
• Andre Riley (2006–2007)
• Renessa Williams (2008–2008)
• Jennifer "Zen" Gray (2006–2007)

Reaction to the series

Early reactions

Variety's initial response to the show included these comments:

" ... It is Mimi [Jackie's girlfriend in the show's first two seasons] who is this show's dragon lady, a stunningly twisted personality even for reality TV."

"In the pilot episode, Warner was a bit self-conscious and stiff. But as time goes on she learns to loosen up and live with the constant presence of the cameras, and her story and drama unfold more naturally as the show becomes increasingly riveting."

References in popular culture

The Logo Network's The Big Gay Sketch Show, mentioned the show during a Project Runway parody, calling it Working Out with a mean-spirited lesbian.^{[citation needed]}

External links

• Official website
• Work Out on AfterEllen (review, interview, and recaps)