Conference rocks::weight_control

    The Jazzercise is a varation of Aerobics, isn't it?  Doing exercies
    in a group and to music is a lot more fun than doing the old boring
    workout alone.  WW and Jazzercise would be a great combination.
    Is there any why you could juggle the schedules, different class
    nights?
    Memphis is a big enough place so they should have more places offering
    classes.
    The classes [Jazzercise ] should be 3 times a week to get more benifit.
    if only two, you'll have to find some way to get the exercise by
    yourself on the other night.  I'm suprised a professional place
    would offer only two/week.  There's a number of questions you might
    want to ask before joining.  Do they help establish your target
    exercise zone.  Do they give you an oppertunity in the routine to
    check that you are in the target range.  How do they work new people
    into the program.  Do they adequately both warm you up and cool
    you down.  What training do their instructors have?  What kind of
    floor do they work out on.
    
    have fun!
    ed
    

    	Virginia,

    	You might want to check out the discussion in ELESYS::AEROBICS 
    (press KP7 to add), note 229 (and 57, too I believe).  Jazzercise 
    is a lot of fun - I did it all spring/summer. 

    	amy
    	

    re .1 
    
    Ed,
    
    It's not necessarily the WW/Jazzercise schedule that's giving me the
    conflict, but I bowl on Monday nights, church on Wednesday nights, etc. 
    I feel like if I bowl on the Monday's, Jazzercise on Tue and Thur and
    maybe the rest of the time I can ride my exercise bike at home.  I
    picked up a brochure at the Fair on Jazzercise and it told about three
    different ways they have you check your target rate during class, it
    tells you to bring an exercise mat (which I bought at lunch), it gave
    the approx. amount of time for the warm up session, the actual
    Jazzercise, and the cool down.  I feel like it is really well
    monitored; that's one of the main reasons I think I'd like it, too.  I
    also belong to a spa, but they're instructors are just people they hire
    off the streets with no real training.  Thanks for all the help you
    offered in things to find out.
    
    re .2,
    
    Amy,
    
    Thanks for the pointer!!!  I've heard it's really fun!!
    
    Virginia

    Well, I went to Jazzercise last night and I really liked it.  When I
    first got there I was in a really bad mood after having words with a
    co-worker yesterday, and since it's the end of the quarter, I was
    really tired and drained feeling.  I keep up with the class fairly
    easily (although my coordination is not the greatest in the world ;-)),
    about the first 1/4 of the class I was drained, but it seemed like the
    longer I went the better I felt and by the time I left, I was in a lot
    better mood, felt better, and had more energy.  Some of my arm and leg
    muscles are a little achey, but nothing I can't cope with.  The leader
    kept telling us to pace ourselves and I never felt out of breath.  I'm
    planning on going back next week. 
    
    Virginia

    Which only goes to prove, exercise can be fun!  And the more you
    participate, the more fun it is.
    
    I figure, I got it a lot easier that those slim, trim foks in my
    class,  its like I started with over 80 pounds of weights on, and
    now the weights are off.  Just think when all 190 pounds of weight
    are off.
    Keep it up
    ed
    

    
    DIRECT SOURCE TO JAZZERCISE:
    
    	My best friend is a jazzercise instructor, and I can find out any
    kind of information about this type of exercise that you might have.
    From my own experience with jazzercise I know that it is a lot of fun
    and that it seems the best and safest form of exercise.  There is a 
    proper warm up and cool down.  The instructors give you different 
    exercises to do if you have certain problem areas like your back.  
    
    A little added tid bit of information, for those of you that would like
    to work out 3 times a week and can only find two classes offered in
    your area or to fit in your schedule.  There is going to be a second
    home video.  Ray, my friend that is an instructor, is in this tape.  It
    hasn't been released as of yet....however I have seen it, and it is
    terrific!  
    
    The tape should be coming out soon.  The exact date I can find out for
    you.  If you need help finding classes in your area I am sure he would
    be happy to assist. 
    
    Jazzercise is fun!!  It was invented to be both fun and productive no
    matter what size you are.  Believe me if Ray loves it as much as he
    does it has to be fun.....Because we both used to Flunk physical ed.
    because we didn't like the class.  And now he is a full time
    instructor.
    
    Chris
      
    

    Thanks, Chris!!  The new tape sounds wonderful!!!!!
    
    Virginia

    
    Jazzercise is the best!!!!!  I've been a 3day/week Jazzerciser now for
    a little over a year.
    
    I lost 25 lbs. w/ diest workshop the summe of '88 and deceided that I
    needed to tone up what was left.  Jazercise did it!  It is a combination 
    of warm up high or low impact areobics (you choose by doing either the
    regular version of the exercise of the "lighter side" that the
    instructor demonstrates through the class for each routine), with a
    cool down and a 20 or so minute stretch and tone floor routine after
    the aerobics.
    
    It has done tremendous things for my physical AND mental well being
    and I feel like my week is incomplete without the class.  I also
    have the newest Jazzercise tape (it's called Fitness Now!) and I do
    that at least one other day per week of whenever I can't get out of
    work in time to make it to the regular class.
    
    I'm back in diet workshop too to get rid of that last ten pounds!  I
    feel so motivated this time that I don't think anythingwill stop me!
    
    JL