Eric Nies Movies

Hosts Kelly Packard and Eric Niles join superstar jump roper Louis Garcia for a fat-blasting workout designed to burn up to 1000 calories an hour while simultaneously toning both the upper and lower body. In addition to offering a fun alternative to the regular gym routine, Garcia's unique workout routine offers ten new jumps that will amaze your friends and keep the heart pumping. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A revival of the 1970s disco-competition series of the same name, the 2003 edition of Dance Fever was, like its predecessor, executive-produced by Merv Griffin. As before, a panel of celebrities judged the best amateur dancers (individuals or two-person teams), with the winners earning a huge prize. Adding a reality-series twist worthy of American Idol and its ilk, the new version opened with a two-hour episode featuring highlights of the national auditions which yielded the 48 finalists. These worthies competed in the fields of ballroom dancing, hip-hop, salsa, wing, and tap through a subsequent series of elimination rounds taped in Las Vegas, with the ultimate winner(s) receiving a 100,000-dollar grand prize. This time around, the judges included rapper MC Hammer (aka Stanley Burrell), singer-actress Carmen Electra, and choreographer Jamie King. Hosted by Eric Nies, the "new" Dance Fever made its ABC Family Channel bow on July 13, 2003. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Burn up to 1000 calories an hour just by doing what used to be so much fun on the playground as celebrities Kelly Packard and Eric Nies join jump-rope champion Louis Garcia in a fat-blasting cardio workout that puts the power of weight loss right in the palm of your hands. A workout that is safe, easy, fun, perfect for indoor or outdoor exercise, and tones both the upper and lower body simultaneously, jumping rope is a simple way to get in shape and a cheap alternative to expensive gyms and exercise facilities. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

In typical MTV fashion, this workout is full of hard-bodied young dancers strutting their stuff. Instructor Akiba Tripp leads the workout with host Eric Nies dancing along. The choreography is complex, and because the camera focuses on the dancers faces and not their feet and bodies, it's hard to follow. This one requires lots of patience and rewinding to learn the steps. There is even a "funky freestyle" in which you do whatever you want while the dancers spotlight their moves. This video is better used for entertainment than as a workout. ~ Heather M. Fierst, Rovi

MTV's The Grind host Eric Neis and choreographer Tina Landon return to instruct this third installment of the Grind workout series. This low impact cardiovascular workout teaches the hottest new dance steps and includes an upper body weight training segment which spotlights Neis' toned torso. ~ Heather M. Fierst, Rovi

Though neither the producers or original cast knew at the time, the first season of MTV's The Real World would become known as the pioneer effort of what is now an American obsession: reality television. Nor were the roomies cognizant of the fact that they would become prototypes for the long-spanning series; yet, thanks to Julie, Heather B., Becky, Eric, Norman, Andre, and Kevin, pop culture was introduced to the concept that within every Real World house exists seven caricatures of various "realities," including virgins, femme fatales, ladies men, angry inner-city dwellers, narrow-minded rural natives, high-strung artists, and sensitive musicians. In this groundbreaking original season, the kind-hearted but naïve Southerner Julie bonded with street smart Heather B., while Becky and Kevin tried to reconcile what ultimately became a long-standing tradition of racial tension between roommates. When he wasn't busy flirting with Julie, Eric Nies was pursuing a career in entertainment, while Andre tried to promote his band, and Norman, an openly bisexual male, worked diligently on his art endeavors. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi