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Jazzercise is a fitness franchise company founded by Judi Sheppard Missett in 1969 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, United States. The franchise's name is a portmanteau of "jazz" and "exercise."
Jazzercise, from jazz and exercise; Mobot, from Mo (Farah) and robot; Motocross, from motorcycle and cross country; Monzanapolis, from Monza and Indianapolis; Paralympics, from parallel (originally paraplegic) and Olympics; parasailing, from parachute and sailing; plogging, from “plocka” (Swedish “pick up”) and jogging
Jazzercise was one such trend that invited women to experience the joy and flair of working out by combining exercise with dance. This type of workout routine challenged the typical machismo that ...
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[25] [26] Cooper's book inspired Jacki Sorensen to create aerobic dancing exercise routines, which grew in popularity in the 1970s in the U.S., and at the same time, Judi Missett developed and expanded Jazzercise. In the 1970s, there was a running boom. It was inspired by the Olympics, the New-York marathon and the advent of cushioned shoes. [27]
Jazzercise is a combination of aerobic exercise, HIIT cardio, dance, and resistance training that focuses on choreographed movement. Jazzercise On Demand workouts range from 10 to 50 minutes, and ...
Milton Teagle "Richard" Simmons (July 12, 1948 – July 13, 2024) was an American fitness instructor and television personality. He was a promoter of weight-loss programs, most prominently through his television show, The Richard Simmons Show and later the Sweatin' to the Oldies line of aerobics videos.
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