Northwest Jazzercise Center

i came for a free friday jazzercise class not really knowing what jazzercise was. it’s pretty much a one hour aerobics class where they cover some cardio, strengthening, a little balance, and then stretching.
the women in the class were of all ages and sizes, though a good majority were women in their late 30s and 40s. the place offers free childcare while you work out so that’s probably a big plus for moms who wanna look good and not have to worry about finding a baby sitter.
the studio is large and well-​cooled. there were 12 ppl in the class (it can get up to 25 or so) and there was still a lot of open space. i like that there was no mirror like most studios have so i didn’t have to watch any part of my body jiggle while i jumped up and down. though perhaps that motivated me less to keep working out…
the music, though not blaring and not as bass-​heavy as some studios, is loud and fast paced, as is the class. there’s an instructor in the front who is high energy, all smiles, and going a million miles a minute. the steps aren’t difficult though.
it’s a great cardio and energy booster, but it’s not really for me. i was kicked off my 7^th grade cheerleading squad after 2 days in uniform because i had no pep.
they also offer a ballet body class promising lean and lengthening muscles, which i’m hoping will be slower paced and low impact. i’ll check that out.