Is Jazzercise for old ladies?

With low-impact and “lite” fitness class options available, Jazzercise is a great option for seniors, or anyone, who want to add more cardio to their routine.

What’s the difference between Jazzercise and Zumba?

Both Jazzercise and Zumba draw on a wide variety of music genres to accompany their routines. Jazzercise generally has a more jazz or pop influence, but may include ballads, country, and hip hop. Zumba is definitely Latin-influenced, incorporating elements of merengue, salsa and reggaeton in most classes.

Is Jazzercise good for weight loss?

This 1980s-era dance program is still inspiring weight-loss success. Get ready to do some jazz hands for this mother-daughter duo. Jaime Allison, 40, and her daughter Calista Jean Jones, 18, have lost a combined total of 184 pounds—and they credit their weight loss to their favorite workout: Jazzercise.

Is Jazzercise still a thing?

Carlsbad, CA, December 18, 2020 –Jazzercise, the first-ever dance fitness franchise founded by Judi Sheppard Missett in 1969, is still shaking things up over 50 years later; offering outdoor, digital, and livestream classes amid the pandemic.

Do men go to Jazzercise?

Yes, Men Do Jazzercise.

How many Jazzercise locations are there?

There are 8,500 Jazzercise franchises, across 25 countries. Together they hold approximately 32,000 classes per week, worldwide.

Is dancing better than running?

Dance burns more calories than running, swimming or cycling. Let’s say that again. Dance burns more calories than running, swimming or cycling. Dancers in the 30 minute Street Dance class each burned an average of 303kcal.

Is Jazzercise good for beginners?

Yes! That’s what helps keeps it fun and what helps keep it a well-rounded workout. Each class format is a different mix of songs/workouts, with some being more focused on cardio (Dance Mixx) while others are more focused on strength (Strength 60). You can read more about the different class types here.

Who is the founder of Jazzercise?

Judi Sheppard MissettJazzercise / Founder

Who is the owner of Jazzercise?

Judi Sheppard Missett
Jazzercise founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett, left, works out with her granddaughter, instructor Skyla Nelson, and daughter, president Shanna Missett Nelson, at the company’s Carlsbad headquarters.

Does Jazzercise have showers?

Don’t worry though, there are showers if you need to freshen up before your next stop! What I love the most about Jazzercise is that even when I don’t feel like I am getting the moves quite right, I am still sweating!