''Work Out in the Zone'' (previously known as ''Work Out'') is an American
reality television
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series on
Bravo
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, which premiered on July 19, 2006. The show is centered on fitness trainers and models located in the many cities of
California
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. The first three seasons featured many of the trainers who work for fitness trainer
Jackie Warner
Jackie Warner (born Jacqueline Renee Waddell on August 17, 1968) is an American fitness trainer best known for her participation in ''Work Out'', a Bravo (US TV channel), Bravo TV reality show. She owned ''Sky Sport and Spa'', a gym and spa in ...
, and some other aspects of the gym and its clients as well as Warner's other fitness ventures, and private life. The third season of ''Work Out'' ended on June 10, 2008, and was subsequently canceled.
Cast
''Work Out'': Seasons 1-3
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
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''). 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
* Jackie Warner (2006-2008)
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Doug Blasdell (2006-2007)
*
Brian Peeler (2006–2008)
*
Jesse Brune (2006–2008)
* Gregg Butler (2007–2008)
*
Rebecca Cardon
Rebecca Lynn Cardon (born June 10, 1975) is a film and television actress, personal trainer, and product spokesperson.
Cardon appeared on several reality-TV shows — and in 2013 she self-published the book ''Breakups Blow! A Guided Workbo ...
(2006–2008)
*
Erika Jacobson (2006–2008)
* Jesse "JD" Jordan (2008)
* Agostina Laneri (2008)
*
Greg Plitt (2008)
* Andre Riley (2006–2007)
*
Renessa Williams (2008)
* Jennifer "Zen" Gray (2006–2007)
Reaction to the series
Early reactions
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Variety
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s initial response to the show included these comments:
Work Out Review – TV Show Reviews – Analysis Of Work Out The TV Series
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:" ... It is Mimi ackie's girlfriend in the show's first two seasonswho 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
External links
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Work Out
on AfterEllen (review, interview, and recaps)
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