Personal Training with Jackie: Power Circuit Training Review

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(More customer reviews)For Power Circuit Training with Jackie, you will need a mat & two sets (heavy + light) of weights. Jackie's system focuses on form, function & fatigue. Circuits are 4 minutes each. The targeted body part is worked in three 1 minute exercises. The last minute is what Jackie calls "Power Burn" in which all three exercises are combined to fatigue the muscles.
On the main menu, there are 5 options to choose from:
- 15 minute Total Body Circuit
- 15 minute Abs only Circuit
- 15 minute Lower Body Circuit
- 15 minute Upper Body Circuit
- 40 minute Total Body Circuit
Here's a breakdown of the 40 minute Total Body Circuit:
Warm-up - 2 minutes
light jog, side to side taps, squat kicks, chain breakers (elbows up-open/shut)opens up the chest, back stroke & trunk twists
Circuit 1 - Quads
*Sissy Squats - these are done with your heels on your weights. You can choose to add intensity by holding weights
*UFCs - drop down to one knee, then other knee, up one knee, up other knee (I've also seen this in one of Jillian's workouts)
to add intensity on this move, stay in the squat position
*Front Lunge - hands on hips or hold weights for extra intensity
Circuit 2 - Hamstrings
*Deadlifts - use heavier weights, go past knees and come up with a pop
*Bridge Extensions - in bridge position, alternate kicking legs up
*Reverse Plank - these are a killer - talk about BURN!!!
Circuit 3 - Glutes
*Front Squats - weights held up in front of chin while squat through heels - she moves fast!
*Ski Lunge - side to side lunges, constant motion - felt the burn =)
*Squat Kicks - squat with alternate leg kicks
Circuit 4 - Chest
*Chest Press - Jackie does an excellent job explaining form for this
*Reverse Fly - open up then squeeze and twist up (like you are trying to touch your elbows)
*Alternate Press - alternate pressing each dumbell up
Circuit 5 - Back
*Wide Row - squeeze shoulder blades together, resist going down
*Renegades - feet together, alternate each arm - really working the back!!
*Dumbbell Pullover - One dumbbell, drop behind head and pull up - resist against weight pulling you down
Circuit 6 - Bicep/Tricep/Shoulder
*Close Grip Hammercurl
*Straight Arm Kick Back - tri's are burning with this!!!
*Arnold Press - weights together palms facing you, then open and up - great shoulder exercise
Circuit 7 - Upper Abs
*Straight leg crunch - holding one weight
*legs straight up in the air and crunch
*Tall Sit-up - still using one dumbbell to help propel you up
Circuit 8 - Lower Abs
*Reverse Crunch
*Tummy Tucks - keep back arched while pulling knees up and out, leading with chest
*Single Leg Jack Knife - opposite hand touches opposite toe
Circuit 9 - Obliques
*Sumo Squats - touch elbows to knees
*Windshield Wipers - legs at 90 degree angle, drop side to side
*Side Planks - pop up using obliques
Stretch - a bit under 2 minutes
Knee Cross Over, pull leg into chest, sit up in straddle position - reach for each ankle to stretch hamstrings, stand up balance on one leg & bend opposite leg up to stretch quads, clasp hands in front and pull back for chest, & straight arm stretch for shoulders.
Jackie does an excellent job throughout describing proper form. The circuits are short, but intense....if you don't feel the intensity, use heavier weights. I love this because she moves quickly, gets to the point and moves onto the next circuit - no boredom here =) My only complaints are; stretch at the end seemed too short and I wish there was one more bicep/tricep/shoulder circuit b/c arms are my trouble spot. Everything else I felt was worked adequately!
Holly Perkins is the only team member in this I recognized. It was pleasant to see her new team, the group in her first video were a bit too over the top for me. I recommend this for all levels since it offers modifications for making it easier or harder! Well Done.

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Personal Training with Jackie: Crunch-Free Xtreme Abs Review

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(More customer reviews)Jackie's Xtreme Abs is one tough, efficient workout! It will definately be incorporated into my weekly workouts. It is one of the best ab workouts I have done. The standing ab routine was a pleasant surprise. Usually, for standing abs, there is one move that I just can't stand (arms up to one side diagonal, repeater knees). Thankfully, Jackie only had this move in the warm up =) There were exercises that were new to me, which I appreciated.
The floor routine is a killer. Wow! I was struggling with this one, today...I am quite sore. This routine will be one that I keep in my weekly rotation. There are some movements that Madison (background talent) struggled with. Plus there is a funny moment where Jackie is talking about how much she loves the moves & she could do them all day....she was doing the move incorrectly. Those were just things that caught my attention. Just wanted to mention them because they were very obvious, and could be confusing because the form is off. Crunchless is a stretch for this, several of the exercises are modified crunches.
Jackie does explain proper form well, and reminds you the proper time to exhale. There is a modifier, Jericho, whose form is on target throughout. You will need a set of weights, and a mat. If you are modifying, you won't use weights. The floor workout has more drastic modifications, so I included what the modification were. In the standing workout, the modifier doesn't use weights. You work your core, abs, obliques, quads, arms.....great multi-functional workout.
There are two workouts, each around 16 minutes. You can choose to "play all". I did my best to break the workouts down. Please let me know if you have any questions, and I will do my best to answer them =)
-Standing Cruchless Xtreme Abs
-Floor Crunchless Xtreme Xtreme Abs
The Standing Workout
Warm-up (a little over 6 minutes)

*Alternating Punches
*Alternating Knee Taps - Hands behind head, lift knee up - gently tap foot down.
*Grab one weight. Raise arms overhead - lift one leg up and reach arms out toward shin, alternate legs.
*Raise arms up (still holding one weight) to diagonal, repeater knees- bring knee up while crunching down toward knee line, or to outer knee line. Switch to opposite side.
*Pick up other weight. Squat down and punch it out - opposite arm to opposite foot, really twist trying to reach pinky toe.
*Put one weight down. Lunge position with weight out in front of you. Twist to side, eyes following weight while rotating. Switch legs.
WORKOUT
Straight Press with Alternating Leg Raise - press toward foot (instead of shin as in warm-up)
Split Lunge Flex - Raise arms, bend elbows & gently rest weight on head. Round back, and contract down - elbows to knee. Repeat, lunge opposite leg in front. At this point I am working up a good sweat!
Core rotation - Wide stance, both arms holding one weight. Starting with weight on side of mid-thigh, rotate core while raising weight up to opposite diagonal, then rotate back down. Repeat reps on opposite side.
Side Bend into Military press - Hand behind head, holding weight with opposite hand. Bend to down to side so weight goes right below knee, then push weight upward into a military. Repeat reps on opposite side.
Squat Swing - similar to kettlebell swing, just using one weight.
Torso Twists - Still holding one weight,wide stance, keep arms close to side with elbows bent at 90 degree angle. Round back a little while twisting side to side - contract as you go.
Figure 8's - Keep lower body stable, hold weight out and make a wide figure eight.
Tap & Push - Tap right leg, back behind left leg, to left side while pushing (both arms holding Repeat reps on opposite side.

Quick Cooldown - Reach up and stretch to each side. Wide stance, bend down & drop head towards floor. Stretch to right leg & left leg.THE FLOOR WORKOUT
Warm-up
* Kneel on Mat, reach up alternating arms
* Torso Twist keeping hips stable
WORKOUT
Elbow to Knee - Lay down on back, put hands behind your head & squeeze weight between knees. Drop both knees to left side. Bring in knees while twisting (crunching) right elbow to knee.
Swimmers - stabilize back by putting hands under lower back, paddle legs straight up & down.
Side Plank - on elbow, bring knee up while reaching elbow to knee. Repeat reps on opposite side. Modifiers, bottom knee down for side plank.
Plank Twists - In elbow plank position, twist & drop hips on each side. Modifiers, plank on knees.
Quick Stretch in Childs Pose - definately needed!!
V-Toe Touch - Sit up with legs, slightly bent, in front of you then lean back. Lift leg towards chest while rounding your back as you come forward reaching towards each toe. (alternating legs) Modifiers, legs bent, feet on floor. Alternate straightening leg while reach toward toes.
Swimmers with Arms - Grab weights. Lay on back and bring knees up to 90 degrees. Bring shoulder blades off the ground. One arm up near ear, while opposite arm is down next to side. Alternating Arms. Modifiers, shoulder blades stay on ground.
Burpees - plank position, then get into wide stance. Jump legs in, jump out - keep legs in wide stance.
Modifiers - Plank position. Walk one leg in, walk other leg in & walk leg out, other leg out.
Bridge with leg lift - Bridge position, bring one leg out (keep it straight as you can) & lift it up while reaching opposite arm towards leg (reach for your toes). Repeat reps on opposite side. Modifiers don't lift into bridge.
Leg Circles - Stabilize back. Legs straight up in air & circle legs clockwise (legs bent 90 degrees if modifying). Then circle counter clockwise.
Plank with Alternating Leg Lifts - Modifiers perform in elbow plank
Plank with Jumping Jacks - Stay in plank while legs are doing jumping jacks. Modifiers on elbows. Walk legs in, then walk legs out.
Supermans - Laying on stomach, bring arms & legs up and out. Release, bring arm and legs down & together.
Quick Cool Down - Cobra Pose, Child's Pose - Stretch to each side
I gave this five stars because the floor routine was so intense. The standing routine is a bit easier, which is nice for off days. If you are wanting to get you abs & core in amazing shape, I highly recommend this!!

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Crunches: we all hate doing them. So don’t! You don’t need crunches to get a lean, flat, toned, and sexy midsection. In Jackie’s crunch-free training program, crunches are considered a waste of time. Learn her secrets to getting those AMAZING abs in these two innovative workouts just 15 minutes each! One routine gives you the option to sculpt your abs and strengthen your core with exercises all performed from a standing position. For the other routine, you’ll hit the floor to tone, tighten, and firm even further. Alternate routines and work out with Jackie three times per week to attack your abs from every angle and get trimmer, tighter, flatter abs—fast!

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Personal Training With Jackie: Xtreme Timesaver Training Review

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(More customer reviews)I have read a couple of opinions on fitness forums about this DVD, and they were not good. I was so close to skipping this based on those opinions, but....I caved, and I was surprised at the intensity!! It is only 32 minutes, however, during that time, Jackie makes you WORK.
Good form is crucial to the effectiveness of this workout. Each exercise works multiple muscle groups, so for the short amount of time, Jackie gets a lot done. Definately a timesaver =) Each exercise is done for one minute, then you move quickly to the next.
Here's a breakdown of the Multi-Joint Circuits:
Warm up
1. Glutes & Shoulders
Plie Squat with Shoulder Circles
Runner Pose with Rear Delt Raise (1 minute each leg)
Curtsey Squat to Side Kick & Punch (1 minute each leg) BALANCE CHALLENGE!!
Squat Pullover (use one weight)
2. Quads & Arms
Squat with Bicep Curls - Concetration Curls
Alternating Front Lunges with Tricep Headbangers (use one weight)
Alternating Forward Lunges with Chest Fly
Reverse Lunges to Front Kick & Punch (one minute each leg)
3. Hip, Chest, Back
Wide Squat Stance (with arms alternating) Punch down & Row up
On Ground - Glute Bridge with Chest Fly
Crawl out, Push up, Crawl back in, Pick up weights & do a Military Press
On Hands & Knees - Elbow to Knee, opposite arm to opposite knee
4. Multi Joint Functional Routine
Split Squat Wood Chop (one minute each leg)
Holding Arms Parallel to floor, palms up - Lift Knee up while squeezing biceps to ears. On opposie leg, traditional bicep curls with elbows pinned to body
On Ground - Kneeling, Leaning Side (lateral) Raise (one minute each side) this really hits obliques too!
Cooldown - This is a really quick Cooldown. You may want to do some additional stretching.
This workout kicked my toosh! I didn't pause it even though my body was begging me at times. One minute sometimes felt like FOREVER. This is a workout for all fitness levels - there's a modifier for beginner, she doesn't use any weights. If the workout gets too easy, up the weights. It's a solid high intermediate workout when done with weights.
I appreciate that this workout is right around 30 minutes. One more 30 minute workout would have been nice....this is the reason I gave it 4 stars. Ten bucks for one workout is not much bang for my buck ; ) If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I will do my best to answer it!
Efficient & effective workout =)

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Workout: One-On-One Training with Jackie Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an excellent DVD with 3 circuit workouts (each 20 min long) that have a specific focus: Upper Body, Core, Lower Body. It features Jackie Warner with four of her trainers: Jesse, Rebecca, Augustina and Renessa. While the trainers all do the warmup and stretch together, during the weight training Jackie works out one-on-one with one of the individual trainers. She has them do the workout while she gives them pointers on form and motivation, except in the core workout where they all workout together. She is encouraging without being cheesy.
I really like this workout and felt it provided an adequate challenge for the intermediate and perhaps the beginner exerciser who really wants a challenge (as there are some modifications shown). There are some new and interesting moves as well as some old favorites, so you get a great amount of variety . You do approximately one minute of each weight training exercise and for every 3-4 strength moves you do, there is also 1 minute of a cardio move. It moves at a fast pace but not so fast that you feel intimidated. You'll need light to moderate hand weights and a mat. Come on, you can do anything for a minute! :)
I will give an approximate breakdown of each workout, with the moves performed and the trainer who is actually doing the move while Jackie tells you how to do the move correctly and sometimes shows a modified version. Remember you do 1 minute of each move.
********** Upper Body Workout*********
You start out with a short warm-up with arm circles and boxer twist, then you get into the workout.
>Augustina
-Bent Over Rows (back)
-Rear Delt Fly (delts)
- Cardio (30 sec each): Jumping Jacks & Ski Bunny
>Rebecca
- Modified PushUp (Chest)
- Kneeling Kickback (Triceps)
- Lateral Raise & Front Raise (shoulders) - you alternate between one
one arm doing the lateral raise and the other lifting to the front.
- Cardio: Boxer Twist
>Renessa
- Alternating One Arm Row (back)
- Hammer Curl (biceps)
- WV(basically a shoulder raise in a different position)
- Transverse Fly (shoulders)
- Cardio (Knee-to-Elbow)
> Jesse
- Fly & Press (chest)
- Skull Crusher (triceps)
- Lateral Raise (shoulders)
- Military Press (shoulders)
- Cardio (Speed Bag)
Finally a much deserved cooldown with all the trainers.
********** Core Workout **********
You start out with a brief workout including core rotations, squat with wood chop, overhead squat. In this workout they all workout together and Jackie mostly goes around and gives excellent form pointers but she does the moves sometimes, too. Renessa shows a modified beginner version of the move and Jesse sometimes shows an advanced version. You do each move for one minute. There are a few stretches interspersed throughout, because your abdominals will be sore.
- Crunches
- Clam (The soles of the feet are together with knees out, as you crunch)
- Plank (you hold it for one minute)
- Cardio: Mountain Climber & Plank Twist (30 sec of each)
- Bicycles
- Figure Eight (while sitting on the floor you lean back slightly and alternately clap your hands under each leg)
- Side Plank Rotation (30 seconds on each side)
- Cardio: Torso Twist
- Straight Leg Tap
- Scissors
- Penguin Heel Tap (really targets the obliques)
- Cardio: Half Burpees
- V-sit Extend & Flex
- Side Roll
- Plank Variation
- Cardio: Fast Bicycles
Finally, a much deserved stretch.
********** Lower Body Workout *********
You start out with a warmup mainly using a half range of motion: little pulse squats, side lunge, front lunge, backward lunge. Again, you do each of the moves for 60 seconds, and hand weights can be used on most of the exercises.
>Augustina
- Squat
- Front Lunge
- Box Squat
- Cardio: Frog Hop & Shuffle (30 seconds each)
> Jesse
- Plie Squat
- Backward Lunge
- Drop Step
- Cardio: Jump Lunge Shuffle & Military KneeUp (30 seconds each)
> Renessa
- Sumo Squat
- Front Diagonal Lunges
- Sumo Squat with Drop Step (the drop step is basically a curtsy squat)
- Cardio: Knee Up Jog & Squat with Side Kick (30 seconds each)
> Rebecca (this part is done on the ground, so you'll probably need a mat)
- Bridge
- Reverse Scissor(lay on your stomach and kick your legs over each other)
- Three Quarter Kick (similar to a Donkey Kick)- 60 seconds on each side
You finish off with a nice lower body and back stretch.

**********
Overall, you will definitely feel the burn and see results with this one. It is well worth the price and Jackie is a master trainer.

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