Health Tips

Below are several pdf files that contain important information on form and technique. Click on the links to read:
The Neutral Spine
Sitting with a neutral spine
Stabilzing the torso
Perfect Plies
Lunges.... How low do you go?
Bend without breaking
Health versus Fitness
Lunge/Plie
Tingling Feet
Shin Splints

Stay Healthy
Follow a balanced diet and enjoy Jazzercise 3-4 times a week.

Skipping breakfast could increase the chances of gaining weight and developing heart disease, according to recent research. Researchers found that when women skipped breakfast versus eating breakfast, not only did they eat more during the day (an average of 100 calories more each day), they also had 10% higher blood levels of insulin, 9% higher total cholesterol and 17% higher low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol.
The research suggest that skipping breakfast may increase a woman’s risk of heart disease by raising LDL’s, decreasing insulin sensitivity and triggering weight gain.
Stay on top of your health by maintaining a healthful and balanced diet and exercise.

Are Diet Sodas Making You Fat?
These days, it’s so fashionable to drink Diet Coke that you can’t look at a magazine or watch a sitcom without seeing the familiar red and white can materialize. The popular beverage even has a nickname, lovingly known in some circles as “DC.” But is there a health danger lurking in your chic soda habit? Besides the possible health risks associated with consuming sugar substitutes, no other health risk had been associated with drinking diet sodas of any flavor or brand, until now. Recent research shows that the sugar substitutes used in diet sodas may actually disable your appetite control center, making you feel hungrier than you actually are and causing you to overeat. Even though the basic thought process behind switching from sugar-laden sodas to sugar-free sodas makes sense, the research shows otherwise. That’s not to say that you should switch back to regular sodas, which will cause your blood sugar levels to soar and then crash, increasing hunger levels and contributing to feelings of daytime fatigue and decreased mental clarity. If you are concerned about a persistent appetite and are watching your waistline, drinking water is always your best option for both appetite control and better overall health. A good rule of thumb is: If you’re thirsty, stick with water!

For more health tips visit the official Jazzercise site at http://www.jazzercise.com

If you have any questions please consult your physician.