When you hear the word “Jazzercise,” what comes to mind? If you instantly imagine '80s fitness classes full of pastel leotards and leg warmers, you're not alone. But you may be surprised to learn that ...

ST. LOUIS — It is credited as the original group fitness program. It is called Jazzercise! The program was first founded in 1969 by fitness pioneer and company CEO Judi Sheppard Missett, and they have ...

Since 1969, Jazzercise has been creating fun experiences through fitness. Its adaptability and fast-results fitness program may make it one of the best dance and music franchisesout there. As a ...

When Rachel McNeill tells people her toned arms are the result of Jazzercise, she often gets puzzled looks. The KPRC Local 2 anchor knows what they're thinking: a 1980s dance-fitness workout complete ...

In almost every group exercise class, there’s one person who is turned toward the back of the room while everyone else is facing forward — one person who prompts the instructor to call out: “Yoo-hoo, ...

Editor's note: A previous edition of this story erroneously stated Kelly Sweeney's current role in Jazzercise, Inc. Paul Russell's pop hit "Lil Boo Thang" plays over the loud speakers as Dawn Snapp ...

Founded in 1969 by professional dancer Judi Sheppard Missett, Jazzercise remains the original group fitness class for women. Here's why it still matters A hospital bathroom is not the place I ever ...

When my friend Katy told me that she’s attending Jazzercise classes multiple times a week, I admit it — I giggled. Jazzercise seems as old as time itself. I imagined a class full of women wearing ...

“You’re not in Jazzercise, ladies,” a trim, tattooed fitness instructor chided me and the roomful of women who were attempting to work up a sweat one morning a few months ago. I’d never done ...

Jazzercise is not your mother's workout routine. In fact, you're probably jazzercising now without even knowing it. The dance cardio workout that took the world by storm in the '70s turns 50 this ...