Jackie Warner

Workout: One-On-One Training with Jackie
$14.98
I love this workout!! You get a really good full body workout from this video. The way its structured makes the time go by really fast too. I would recommend this to anyone. You gotta try it!

Exhale: Core Fusion Body Sculpt
$14.99
I bought this item because amazon said it was "frequently bought" with another DVD I wanted to buy. So, I purchased this item on a whim. I do not like it at all. It is very easy to hurt yourself by doing these moves the wrong way. IF you were taught these very difficult exercises in a gym-setting with a trainer, then you might get something out of this DVD. But if you don't really know what you're doing (and ESPECIALLY if you're a novice), this isn't for you.

Also, personally, I found the 2 people on the DVD annoying and uninspiring. If I trained rich people in NYC and had all day to work out and do yoga, I'd look like them too! But I can't and I don't.

Jillian Michaels: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
$14.98
First, the good points. This DVD is reasonably priced, so it doesn't make fitness unaffordable. The exercises really are challenging, so there is a lot of room to grow into the disc once you buy it. I am in pretty good shape, and was sore for the next two days after doing it. The circuits were really challenging.

Downsides:
I would have liked more cardio, or maybe just more interesting cardio. She was talking about how you should be feeling your chest pounding at this point...doing just some jumping jacks or running in place. I felt like, "eh, whatever." But then again, I'm not a couch potato. But I feel like I get a better CARDIO workout in Zumba, running, or dancing at a club. (However, the circuits really did push my upper body and abs and I like that).

I think Michael's style is kind of blah, but that's a personal thing. A lot of people really seem to love her no-nonsense approach.

This workout would not be very good for beginners just starting out. It would take some work to be able to do some of the circuits.

I would not say I had "fun" doing this workout. It's not really something I would do by choice. If it's raining or too windy outside to run and I don't have time to drive to the gym, then it's okay to get in my 60 minutes of exercise for the day--but given the choice between this and a 3-mile run or an hour of zumba, this tape would be last on my list.

How could this video be better for me?
I'd like a little better music, a sense of fun, less kickboxing, and generally a lot more energy.

Personal Training with Jackie: Power Circuit Training
$14.98
I've tried them all and Jackie always has the best workouts. Not a fan of the show, but her DVD's are well rounded and challenging. I prefer her workouts to all the other competitors, including P90X. She really is ahead of the curve. Well done.......