Bethenny's Skinnygirl Workout

Controversial reality star Bethenny Frankel (The Real Housewives of New York City, Bethenny Ever After…) is featured in this yoga workout program branded by the Skinnygirl weight management franchise. Stating that “you don't need to be afraid of yoga,” Frankel takes a mostly backseat stance to experienced instructor Mike McArdle as she follows his moves for three routines that include cleansing twists, lunges, cardio jump-switches, prayer hands, chair pose, squats, baby cobra, warrior poses, pulleys, and more. While the movements are basic (although the duo either explain or demonstrate techniques for pushing the limit), Frankel's constant interruptions with questions or commentary take away from the flow, and some interaction is just odd (“…this is good for childbirth…not that you would know anything about that,” Frankel says, to which McArdle replies “I'm down.”). Bonus features include a stretching segment and a recipe booklet. Not a necessary purchase. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)