ExerciseTV is great when it’s cold outside and you don’t feel like going to the gym.  Of course I make videos that directly rival theirs, but I love to learn new exercises so I try to soak up as much knowledge as I can when it comes to exercise.

Jackie’s Power Circuit Training is 44 minutes according to my  OnDemand.  There is no standard cardio but your heart rate will jump!  All you need is a mat and set of dumbbells.  I used one set of 8 lb dumbbells but you can use a light and heavy set if you have them.

The workout is chopped up into segments, each being a separate body part starting with legs.  You do 3 different moves for 1 minute and then repeat the moves for a shorter period of time at a slightly higher intensity.  Then you move on to the next body part!

I love this style.  I hate repetitive workouts.  When you do a move that is out of your comfort zone, you can total eek it out knowing this is the last set, or just 20 seconds after I can finish this set.  The moves are not awkward and she goes at a pace that is maintainable.  Even I find it difficult to keep up with Jillian Michaels’ workouts.

My only recommendation would be less exercises that force you to lean over.  My back started to hurt during the bicep/tricep/shoulder segment.

Grade: A-