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Work Out

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Jackie Warner, Where to watch: Bravo, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fitness show values looks over health.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series shows a lot of healthy exercising, including weight lifting, walking, running, and calisthenics. But the focus is more on looks than on health, which sends questionable messages about body image.
  • Violence:

    Mild pushing and shoving; no harm or pain inflicted.
  • Sex:

    Discussions of sex and sexual orientation, including same-sex kissing. Some barely visible brief nudity from behind. Some trainers wear revealing clothing and flirt.
  • Language:

    Mild: "butt," "crack," "damn," etc. Stronger swear words are bleeped out.
  • Consumerism:

    Propel Water, Everlast Boxing Gloves, and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle are all clearly visible throughout the show.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adults occasionally drink wine in a social setting.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Work Out

Parents need to know that this exercise-centric reality series focuses primarily on good looks instead of good health, which can potentially bring up body image issues among weight-conscious teen and adult viewers. Working out is presented as a positive thing, but very little is said about the fact that you don't have to have the same kind of body type as the people on the show to be considered healthy. Parents also need to know that this show follows a relationship between same-sex partners.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the difference between looking thin and being healthy. Do you have to have a "perfect" body to be able to feel comfortable or happy? Why is it important to exercise even if it doesn't make you really thin? Families may also want to discuss sexual orientation and the challenges faced by those in same-sex relationships.
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    It's all A Part of Life!

    Everything that went on in the shoew is just a part of life.The way people act in the work place to people's sexual preference.More and more people need to just understand that if you aren't hederal sexual there's another way to live.They are not outcasts because of the way they feel towards the same sex.It's not right. I was brought up in a very predice family.Then seeing it with the same same color- meaning all white or all african american...It's not right.I this keeps up there's only going to be hate.We ALL Have to remember IT'S ALL A PART OF LIFE!!! THe fitness aspect of the show is wonderful.They do give quite a few tips on working different parts of the body out.I hope they come back for another season!!Go JACKIE and SKYLAB TEAM!!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    YUCK!!!

    that woman is disgusting, we can't even get through the never-ending commercials for the show, let alone the show itself. Pure junk.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

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