Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Judi Sheppard Missett on how inclusivity is the key to longevity for Jazzercise. (Photo: Getty Images; designed by Yahoo Life) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you hear the word “Jazzercise,” what comes to mind? If you instantly imagine '80s fitness classes full of pastel leotards and ...

We all have our strengths. Dancing is not one of mine. I’ve never considered myself a dancer and I don't have much rhythm. That said, I love fun music and watching others move and groove on TikTok is ...

Since Jazzercise started over 50 years ago, hundreds of thousands of (mostly) women have come together to exercise and get fit. But if you think Jazzercise is just jazz hands and shoulder rolls, ...

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 Judi Sheppard Missett founded Jazzercise in 1969, she was entering an industry dominated by men and male-focused brands. Group exercise didn’t really exist at that point, but Missett’s dance ...

While you've probably seen a video or two of Judi Sheppard Missett vibrantly leading a Jazzercise workout in the '80s, Jazzercise has been a dance cardio powerhouse for over 50 years. Even with ...

CarlsbadCarlsbad — When Shanna Missett Nelson turned 18 in 1987, she surprised her mom by getting certified as a fitness instructor for Jazzercise. Thirty-three years later, Nelson’s daughter, Skyla, ...

Judi Sheppard Missett on how inclusivity is the key to longevity for Jazzercise. (Photo: Getty Images; designed by Yahoo Life) It Figures is Yahoo Life's body image series, delving into the journeys ...