Workout: One-On-One Training with Jackie

This is the best workout dvd I've ever used. Watching the trainers perform the moves is very motivational (there are low and high level options for each move). You will get an outstanding workout!

This DVD has three sections and you can customize your workout. You can have lower body, upper body, and a core workout. I like Jackie's style of workout.

I've always been to proud to buy myself workout DVDs, but I'm so glad I bought this one. I'm still sore from the workout Jackie put me through two days ago! Highly recommended.

I've never seen an episode of "Work Out" but I was looking for a good interval training DVD with weights and thought this one work do the trick.

Pros:

I like that you can break the video up into Arms/Legs/Abs. Even though I prefer working large and small muscles at the same time. It's nice to be able to work just one area at a time.

Cons:

There are too many trainers just sitting around during the workout. I think it would have been nice if at least one of them was demonstrating alternate ways to do the exercise for the viewer.

On my HD television, you can see the makeup that one of the trainers is wearing on her abs quite clearly and, in general, the porny baby voiced trainers do nothing for me. Since I don't watch the show, I'm wondering if this is really the best Sky Gym has to present.

Jackie is an average to mediocre coach. She doesn't cue well, engages in annoying chit chat with her trainers, and doesn't point out form in a way that is useful for the viewer. Also, there is very little explanation of the moves before the trainer begins doing them.

The upper body workout was good with some unique moves but the lower body workout was really lacking IMO. I didn't feel like I got a good workout after completing it.

I can't help but compare this DVD to Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred because both are well known TV trainers with great bodies that seem to make all the ladies swoon. Also, both DVDs are shot on the exact same set.

Of the two, I prefer "30 Day Shred." After checking both out from the library, it is the one I ended up buying.

I tried this DVD based on the good reviews and I feel I got my money's worth. I'm always looking for new toning DVDs so I can vary my workouts. I found that the upper and lower body sections were good, but not as advanced as I would have liked. That being said, she did throw in some new moves I've never seen before so it's definitely great for variety. The core section on the other hand was TOUGH. It may have been the same intensity as the other 2 sections, but that's my weakest area so I really felt this one. I saw a couple of reviews complaining about the lack of real cardio. This is a toning DVD with a little cardio thrown in to give you a little break from the strength training. Don't buy this if you're looking for a cardio workout. I reccommend it though if you're looking to do some toning.

EDIT: I wrote this review the morning I did the lower body workout. It is now the next day and I am majorly feeling this workout. I would change my rating to 5 Stars.