Review of the Jordan Workout: Katie Price in Her First Fitness Video

The Jordan Workout, the DVD outlining the official exercise and diet regime of the "British Paris Hilton", was released in 2005 to mixed reviews. I recently picked it up, as I was seeking a video to help me tone my abdominals that was a pinch more female friendly than Tae-Bo or 8 Minute Abs. Jordan, aka Katie Price, utilized this workout and diet plan to get back into tip top model shape after giving birth, so I certainly had high expectations.

In the introduction of the video, Jordan (who is wearing, and will wear throughout, some of the cheesiest workout clothes since Jane Fonda) basically explains what's to come and why she began this plan. Next are a walk through of the tips and techniques by trainer Richard Callender, who would almost instantly become one of my favorite fitness gurus. It's your standard "consult with a doctor before yada-yada" spiel.

The workout is split into five portions, which can be done separately, or all together for a high intensity cardio and strength training circuit. I decided to do the whole five. The first chunk is called "Getting Warm", a warm up that emphasizes the mobilization of the joints and readying the body for the workout to come.

This is not a very simple warm up, and many novices would probably consider this to be a complete cardio workout in itself. I am immediately impressed with trainer Richard and the intensity of this kickboxing-heavy program.

Next we jump straight into cardio, referred to in this video as "Pulsator". It's quite similar to Tae-Bo, doing many repetitions of small cycles of punches and kicks. Richard stays serious yet peppy throughout, while Jordan alternates between complaining and making strange baby like noises.

At first she really comes off as a distraction, and you're seeking a method to shut her up without quieting Richard. However, as you become tired, it's sort of endearing to have her complaining alongside with you.

After cardio is the resistance routine, or "Push It". Although it works the whole body, it is truly killer to the bum and thighs. Repetitions of squats seem absolutely endless, and I can assure you that you will be feeling the burn the next day. After "Push It", the resistance training moves to an abdominal focus in a segment entitled "Hard Core".

I was slightly disappointed with Hard Core. The rest of the video is truly, absolutely killer, but the abdominal portion is truly underwhelming for anyone who's already living an active lifestyle. The moves are extremely simple, basically the same stuff you would see in the first ten minutes of a Winsor Pilates video. I really didn't feel any burn.

The video ends with "Cool It", a cool-down segment made up of soothing deep stretches. It's a perfect ending to such a (for the most part) intensive work out, and a perfect transition into the rest of your day.

After the workout routine is completed, the DVD will play straight through to "Yummy", a segment that outlines Jordan's diet with nutritionist Jason Vale. It is evidently very effective, but certainly not effective for most average women - the diet is comprised of almost all juice, and one is to juice the icky looking green concoction themselves from organic vegetables and fruits.

Perhaps the workout, instead of Jason Vale's diet, could be supplemented with a sensible diet such as The Abs Diet, or The Abs Diet for Women.

Overall, I really enjoyed this workout. Jordan, as ditzy, air headed, and whiny as she may be, truly feels like a comrade while you go through these segments. It's almost as if she's your friend in a workout class led by Richard, rather than Richard's millionaire celebrity client for who the video is named.

The Jordan Workout is available from Amazon UK for 13.98EUR, and can be shipped to the USA.