How to Jazzercise
Working out isn't much fun. Lifting, squatting, running, sweating, pulling, burning--sometimes it seems like most exercises are designed to test the limits of our patience as well as our muscles. But there are fun alternatives available, alternatives that are not only fun but provide a great cardiovascular and sculpting workout. Once you learn the moves, Jazzercise can be the answer to all your workout problems.
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Instructions
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Learn the Moves
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The jazz stretch. To perform the jazz stretch, begin with feet apart, hands on hips. Reach directly up with your left hand to the full extension of your arm. The palm of the hand should face forward. As you reach, bend your left leg slightly and the right hand remains on your hip. Finish the move by returning your left hand to your hip and straitening your leg. Now repeat with the right arm.
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The diagonal toe touch. Start with your legs together, arms at your sides. In one motion, face left 45 degrees, extend the right foot along the floor to your toes and extend the right arm to full extenuation. To complete the move, return to the starting position. Repeat by facing right and extending your left arm and leg.
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The flip kick. Start with your feet together and your hands at your sides. In one motion, bring the left leg back along the floor, extend the left arm directly out in front of you to full extension and extend the right arm directly to your right to full extension. To finish the move, return to the starting position, again in one smooth movement.
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The heel hop. Start with your feet together and your hands at your sides. In one motion, extend your right food so that the heel is on the ground with the toe in the air, and extend your arms up and away to form a "Y." Complete the move by returning to the starting position. Repeat by extending the left foot and forming a "Y" with your hands.
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These are just a few of the most basic Jazzercise moves. There are many, many more. Online video and picture tutorials have been included in the resources section of this article.
Get the Most out of your Workout
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Wear proper Jazzercise cloths. There is no official Jazzercise workout, but loose-fitting flexible clothing will allow for the best range of movement and allow for the best possible Jazzercise experience.
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Create and keep a workout schedule. This will provide motivation and keep you from advancing at too ambitious a pace, or from not advancing at all.
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Make sure to hydrate during a workout. Again, moderation is the key. It's better to take frequent small water breaks than to drink a lot of water all at once during a workout.
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Stick with it! It may take some time to see results, but if you don't stick with it you never will.
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Have fun. This is a workout specifically designed to be fun, and having fun is half the reason to Jazzercise.
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Tips & Warnings
Give your fitness level a serious assessment before beginning a Jazzercise program. Don't try to do too much, but don't do too little either.
If it has been awhile since you have engaged in serious workout activity, it's best to consult a doctor before attempting Jazzercise.
