Work Out

Jackie Warner, owner of Sky Sport & Spa, is determined to be the best in the competitive fitness industry in Los Angeles. Jackie has pulled together an elite team of trainers to attract an A-list clientele to her exclusive gym. But tough bodies and strong personalities lead to conflict among the staff. One trainer, Brian Peeler, butts heads with Jackie on training philosophies. The conflict becomes worse when Peeler is given a chance to teach a boxing class at the gym. Eventually, Peeler decides it's in his own best interest to find a way to reconcile with Jackie. Jackie, already under pressure trying to run a successful business, gets more pressure from her tempestuous girlfriend, Mimi. Mimi questions Jackie's commitment to their relationship, and Jackie begins to have a few doubts herself. Meanwhile, Jackie interviews new trainers for her gym. Brian attempts to secure his own position at the gym by inviting Jackie and the other trainers to an evening at a strip club. The visit to the club gets Jackie into trouble with jealous Mimi. Peeler worries that the new trainer is a replacement for him. Jackie invites Mimi to dinner to try to patch things up after the strip club incident. Both Mimi and Jackie finish dinner in better spirits, and head off for a cozy night together. The next day, Peeler asks Jackie to keep him on the staff.

Jackie has a one-on-one workout with Rebecca, a flirty, sexy trainer at Sky Sport & Spa. After her session, Rebecca shows a picture of her boyfriend's penis to pop star Jody Watley, who is working out with another trainer, Doug. Erika, another trainer and Jackie's "second in command," reports the incident to Jackie. Jackie tells the trainers that she's planned a retreat for them in Palm Springs, but now has to break the news to Mimi. Jackie and Mimi go out to dinner, but Mimi's upset that she's the last one to hear about the retreat. Back at the gym, Jackie trains actor Alex Quinn and confronts Rebecca about the penis incident. The male trainers, led by Brian Peeler, plan an initiation hazing for new trainer Jesse at the retreat. After their arrival in Palm Springs, Jackie puts the trainers through a tough boot camp workout. Jackie and the trainers hang out in the hot tub, but when Rebecca leaves for a massage, Jesse jokingly calls her a "slut." Later that night, Peeler fills Rebecca in on the gossip. A drunk Rebecca confronts Jesse, who proclaims that he has nothing but "the utmost respect for sluts and whores." Peeler, doubting the sincerity of Jesse's apology, confronts him about the comment. Even though the two resolve their differences, the male trainers carry out their "initiation," covering Jesse in shaving cream. The next morning over breakfast, a guilty Jackie tells the trainers she didn't call Mimi the night before. There's hell to pay when Mimi confronts Jackie at her home later that day.

As Jackie continues to make sense out of her relationship with the temperamental Mimi and manage Sky Sport, she also prepares for a visit from her mother, Karen, a conservative Christian from Ohio who strongly disapproves of Jackie's lifestyle. Jackie trains Tess, an overweight young woman who wants to gain control of her life through diet and exercise. Jesse cooks dinner for Jackie, her mom, Mimi and a group of friends. Mimi and Karen go head-to-head on gay issues, and the dinner quickly becomes a political discussion in which Karen finds herself the only voice for "mainstream America." Eventually Mimi and Karen patch things up as well as they can, agreeing to disagree. Jackie confides in her mom that she hopes to have a child someday with a woman, and to those ends, sets an appointment with a doctor to discuss freezing her eggs. Although Karen does not approve of any future plans that might involve Mimi, she tells Jackie that she intends to support her daughter as best she can.

Jackie is invited to train a wealthy client in Palm Springs, leaving Erika in charge of the gym and Jesse in charge of her house. Mimi reacts badly to the idea of Jackie leaving town alone, especially when she sees a photograph of the client, a beautiful, rich woman named Sarah. The trainers respond badly to Erika's authoritative management style and create havoc in the gym. Jackie trains the smart and sophisticated Sarah for two glorious days, which includes a flirtatious "girls' night out." A worldly woman like Sarah makes Jackie seriously reconsider her relationship with the childish Mimi. Meanwhile, Jesse finds himself the unwilling host of a messy impromptu party at Jackie's house. During the party, an expensive vase gets broken and Jackie's beloved Chihuahuas make a break for freedom and run away. Jackie returns home before Jesse has a chance to clean up, and expresses her extreme displeasure at the state of her house, gym, and love life.

Jesse faces Jackie's wrath about the mess he left behind at her house. Mimi decides that she and Jackie "are not on the same page." Jackie confides to her best friend Erin that maybe it's time that she met some new friends, and allows herself to be set up on a series of dates. Jesse redeems himself by teaching an amazing boot camp class. Doug decides that "every girl needs a gay man in her life" and takes Zen hiking. Jackie offers to train Zen to help her out of her post-break-up blues. Jackie does not make a "love connection" on any of her dates, but discovers the lesbian social scene is "not such a scary place." Jody Watley, a week before her concert, has a pre-concert binge and Jackie steps in to kick up Jody's training.

Jackie makes an attempt to reconcile with Mimi. Two clients, Tess and Alina, show the amazing results of their workouts. Jackie treats herself to a hair cut with "Blow Out's" Jonathan Antin. Jackie visits a fashion designer who helps her plan the launch of her fashion line. Jackie asks Zen to model in her fashion show. Zen, despite a last minute attack of nerves, shines at the show. Mimi decides to go to Jody Watley's concert as Jackie's date. Jody looks fabulous in her new dress and thanks Doug for all his help. Mimi, still stinging over the fact that Jackie went out on dates, creates a scene at the concert.