PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes at Nike and ESSENCE Celeb Workout

Participants were able to take a trip down memory lane and check out 45 years of ESSENCE covers.

Feel the burn! First up: getting those arms in shape. 

Strike a pose! The crowd is basking in the spotlight.

We know our glam squad was happy to take a moment and relax.

Say cheese! Jurnee Smolett-Bell pauses for a pic with celeb trainer Jeanette Jenkins.

Some of our pretty girls (including Melanie Fiona and Jurnee Smollett-Bell!) strike a pose for the cam. 

Yay! They survived our bootcamp. Next up: Black Women in Hollywood. Check out the recap written by one of the Pretty Girls Sweat participants here.