Jackie Warner's Hot Gym Tips
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Jackie Warner, the celebrity trainer and star of the Bravo series <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/work-out">"Work Out"</a>, has quite a fan base. Nearly 1 million viewers tuned in for the final episode of Season 1, and Season 3, which began last month, is going strong. (<a href="http://www.bravotv.com/work-out">"Work Out"</a> airs at 11:00 PM ET/PT). Luckily for fans and fitness buffs, Jackie has just released a book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/This-Youre-Thin-Forever-More/dp/044654860X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273173856&sr=8-1">"This Is Why You're Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever)"</a>, enabling readers to better utilize her advice. In the book, the star trainer reveals the three main reasons why people are overweight, and shares the best way to drop pounds fast. Click through for a Fox411.com exclusive: Jackie's gym etiquette, a mini workout plan, and more... (David Ross Headshots)
"Being fat isn't your fault; staying fat is." That's what the no-nonsense celebrity fitness trainer tells her clients. In her new book, Warner shares her revolutionary program, showing readers the best ways to drop pounds and inches fast, without grueling workouts or deprivation, and keep the weight off for good! Her two-tiered approach provides a complete nutritional makeover and a failure-proof condensed workout routine, plus emotional support and encouragement. Click on for a sample exercise... Check out Jackie's new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/This-Youre-Thin-Forever-More/dp/044654860X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273173856&sr=8-1">"This Is Why You're Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever)"</a> from Wellness Central/Grand Central Publishing, 2010. (Chris Ameruoso)
To begin the quad exercise: <b>"Stand in a squat position.</b> <b>Keep your back straight and your abs engaged."</b> For more of Jackie's workouts, check out her new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/This-Youre-Thin-Forever-More/dp/044654860X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273173856&sr=8-1">"This Is Why You're Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever)"</a> from Wellness Central/Grand Central Publishing, 2010. (Chris Ameruoso)
<b>"Drop your left leg down,"</b> For more of Jackie's workouts, check out her new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/This-Youre-Thin-Forever-More/dp/044654860X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273173856&sr=8-1">"This Is Why You're Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever)"</a> from Wellness Central/Grand Central Publishing, 2010. (Chris Ameruoso)
<b>"... then your right until you are kneeling."</b> For more of Jackie's workouts, check out her new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/This-Youre-Thin-Forever-More/dp/044654860X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273173856&sr=8-1">"This Is Why You're Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever)"</a> from Wellness Central/Grand Central Publishing, 2010. (Chris Ameruoso)
<b>"Return your left leg to its starting position and repeat the action on your right leg, always returning to the squat position."</b> <b>Perform 30 total repetitions for 3 sets.</b> For more of Jackie's workouts, check out her new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/This-Youre-Thin-Forever-More/dp/044654860X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273173856&sr=8-1">"This Is Why You're Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever)"</a> from Wellness Central/Grand Central Publishing, 2010. (Chris Ameruoso)
Jackie gives Fox411.com her gym etiquette guide: "If anybody knows about proper gym etiquette, it’s me. I own a gym and have to constantly stay on top of my staff to follow the rules. A lot of clients tell me that they’re intimidated by gyms because they feel they don’t know how to use the equipment or feel they are out of place, in the way. Part of feeling comfortable in the gym is knowing the rules of a gym. I'll clear up a few of these for you, so you can go into any gym with confidence." ✱ Learn the proper operation of equipment. If you’re unsure of how something works, ask for assistance. ✱ Pick up after yourself. Put your weights away. The next people in line don’t want to hunt around for the weights they need or, worse yet, try to remove the weights you left out. ✱ Allow people to “work in.” Many people do multiple sets on the weight machines, then sit on the equipment during their recovery time. If someone is waiting to use the same machine, the proper etiquette is to allow her to work in or do her set while you recover. So do your set, get off, and let the other person work in. Don’t be shy about asking someone if you can work in, either. However, don’t work in if there are already two people waiting to use the same equipment. ✱ Don’t drop weights. Not only is dropping weights dangerous for your toes, but it damages the equipment and the floor. The rule of thumb is: If you can lift it, you can put it down gently. ✱ Observe time limits on cardio equipment. Some gyms have time limits (usually thirty minutes) on the cardio equipment (treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, and so on), especially during peak hours. If you see people waiting around to use your type of machine, be especially conscious of the time limit. ✱ Wipe your sweat off the equipment. Gyms are notorious places for spreading nasty germs like staph infections, so practice good hygiene. And always lay a towel on the equipment to protect yourself. ✱ Don’t disturb other gymgoers. The gym can be a great place to meet other healthy people. But don’t be too chatty. You are there to work to intensity. Stay focused on your goals." For more info from Jackie, check out her new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/This-Youre-Thin-Forever-More/dp/044654860X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273173856&sr=8-1">"This Is Why You're Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever)"</a> from Wellness Central/Grand Central Publishing, 2010. (Photo: Bravo) (© Bravo)
Jackie Warner is the star of the reality show "Work Out," about her life as a gym owner and trainer. Jackie owns Sky Sport and Spa, an exclusive sports medicine and fitness facility in Beverly Hills, California. (NBC Universal)
Jackie's trainers. Pictured: (l-r) (back row) Erika, Brian, Gregg, Jesse, (front row) Rebecca, Jackie, Andre, Zen. (Photo: Vivian Zink for Bravo) (© Bravo)
"I'm going to push you ten times harder than you ever thought you could go," she said of training in an Advocate interview. "You're going to give it to me, and then you're going to feel like a million bucks. That's what I'm passionate about--to show people how powerful they are."
The physical trainer and reality star is a lesbian. Here she arrives at the 19th Annual Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Awards on April 26, 2008. (REUTERS)
Jackie sets a good example for her clients. (Bravo)