Work Out was a reality television

Reality television

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 series on Bravo. The show was centered around Jackie Warner

Jackie Warner

Jackie Warner is an American fitness trainer best known for her participation in Work Out, a Bravo TV reality show. She owns Sky Sport and Spa, a gym and spa in Beverly Hills, California.- Professional life :...

, owner of a gym and spa in Beverly Hills, California

California

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. 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.

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

Blow Out (TV series)

Blow Out was a reality television series that first premiered on the Bravo cable television network in 2004, with a second season broadcasting in 2005. The first season revolved around the construction and launch of Jonathan Salon in Beverly Hills, an upscale Los Angeles hair salon...

). 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
  Doug Blasdell
  Doug Blasdell was an American trainer who appeared on Bravo's reality TV series Work Out. He was the eldest trainer on the series.-Biography:...
  
  : 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
  Rebecca Cardon
  Rebecca Lynn Cardon is an film and television actress, personal trainer, and product spokesperson. She has appeared on several reality-TV shows.-Early life:...
  
   (2006–2008)
• Erika Jacobson (2006–2008)
• Jesse "JD" Jordan (2008–2008)
• Agostina Laneri (2008–2008)
• Greg Plitt
  Greg Plitt
  Greg Plitt is an American fitness model and actor.-Modeling career:Greg Plitt has modeled for Under Armour, Old Navy Jeans, Calvin Klein, Modell's and Skimpies, among others, and has done covers and/or editorials for Maxim, AXL, American Health & Fitness, Flaunt, Men's Fitness, Muscle & Fitness,...
  
   (2008–2008)
• Brian Peeler (2006–2008)
• Andre Riley (2006–2007)
• Renessa Williams (2008–2008)
• Jennifer "Zen" Gray (2006–2007)

Early reactions

Variety

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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."

External links

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