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Jazzercise Fitness Articles — Your Home Base for Health and Nutrition Information & Workout Tips


Welcome to the Jazzercise Fitness Article Library. Here you can find a wealth of information relating to health, fitness and exercise, nutrition and beauty.

These fitness articles are a great resource for Jazzercise customers and franchisees. Use our nutrition information and workout tips to make healthy lifestyle choices and reap all the benefits of exercise. These helpful hints make a great companion to your fitness training. Franchisees can use these articles for class handouts, newsletter content, and community event and expo booth literature. We update the content monthly so topics are always relevant and newsworthy. Check back often as you won’t want to miss our current featured articles.  

These articles may be reprinted with "courtesy of Jazzercise." If you have questions, please contact Jazzercise Public Relations at pr@jazzercise.com.

 

This Month's Featured Fitness Articles:

September 2010

Seven Deadly Diet Sins
You read food labels. You avoid dining out. You eat plenty of veggies with every meal. So, why aren't the numbers changing on your scale?

Unfortunately, most of us aren't eating as healthy as we think we are. The basic rules of keeping calorie counts low, eating plenty of fruits & vegetables, and limiting refined sugars are vital. But, they're just the beginning.

If you feel like you're doing everything right, but the numbers on the scale still aren't budging, check out these seven deadly diet sins to see if one of them is your culprit. Read more

Sleep Like A Baby
Dozing off during your mid-morning meeting at work? Rushing off to coffee house for a jolt of java during an afternoon slump? You're not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a whopping 68 percent of women report difficulty sleeping at least a few nights per week. Sleep deprivation is rampant, and according to recent research, it can wreak havoc on your health. Read more

Nutrition Myths Busted
Everybody is giving nutrition advice these days. The clerk at your local drugstore, the radio DJ, and your friends on Facebook all have their favorite tips when it comes to healthy eating. The problem is that much of the nutrition advice we get from those around us is inaccurate. Jazzercise Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett busts five of the most common nutrition myths. Take a look at these myths to help you separate fact from fiction. Read more

Falling Out of Shape
Whew! Life is busy. Before you know it, you haven't been to your exercise class in weeks.

If you're like most women, you're not looking forward to huffing and puffing your way back into shape when you return from your exercise hiatus. Unfortunately, while it seemingly takes eons to reach your target fitness level, it takes sheer weeks to fall out of shape. If you've taken a little time off from exercise, it's important to get back into your fitness routine as soon as possible. The longer you stay out of the fitness habit, the harder it will be to get back on track. Read more

 

Archived Fitness Articles

Nutrition


NutritionDiet plays a critical role in helping you reach your fitness goals. From Super Foods to Food Labels made easy, these nutrition articles can help you make the right food choices to reap the full benefits of exercise. More Nutrition Articles

Exercise


Fitness & ExerciseWant to ensure you are getting the most from your workout? From the importance of breathing and power of positive thinking to the music you select, it’s all the little things that can help you get the maximum results from your fitness training. More Fitness and Exercise Articles

Health


HealthDid you know getting eight hours of sleep a night can help you lose weight? Learn how to balance your busy life with these hints for always putting your health first. More Health Articles

Beauty


BeautyDid you know you can look 10 pounds thinner just by selecting the right outfit? Our beauty tips will help you always look your best. More Beauty Articles