How to Tone Legs With Jazzercise

Jazzercise, a dance aerobics phenomenon, combines choreographed dance and muscle-toning movements in a group class setting. A basic class includes a gradual warm up, 30-minute aerobic workout, weight training segment and closing stretches. With a number of course variations--for instance, Jazzercise Step and Jazzercise Body Sculpting--this workout option provides various opportunities for toning bodies, especially legs.

Instructions

How to Tone Legs With Jazzercise

1. Sign up for a local Jazzercise class. Many communities host group activity in various locations, including gyms, hospitals, churches and community centers.

2. Participate in a warm-up session with your instructor and classmates. Perform the rhythmic movements as demonstrated by your instructor, and work your leg muscles especially when he or she guides movements to this body region.

3. Burn calories during the 30-minute Jazzercise aerobic workout. Again, follow the motions and instructions of your group leader and step it up when leg movements are involved.

4. Reduce your heart rate during the mid-class group cool down.

5. Tone muscles, including your thighs, using weights in Jazzercise's muscle-toning segment.

6. Finish your workout with a class-ending cool-down session. This segment is intended to normalize your heart rate.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose the Jazzercise class that is right for your body, lifestyle and goals. Discuss options with a representative before signing up.

• Clarify leg-specific aspects of the program with your instructor. Ask him or her for tips and at-home leg workout routines.

• Perform the proper warm-up and cool-down routines, including stretches, before and after a Jazzercise routine; don't arrive late or skip our early.

Resources

• Jazzercise