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"You can't store physical fitness, so you've got to work activity into every week of your life." - Jacki Sorensen

 

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Aerobic Programs
Aerobic Dancing - Workout - StrongStep

Three exceptional aerobic programs!

Fitness leader Jacki Sorensen has developed three complete cardiovascular fitness and strength programs to work all major muscles of the body in every class.  All programs are taught by well-trained, CPR-certified, professional instructors who lead each class with quality materials and the highest of our industry's standards.  The instructor demonstrates how to vary the intensity and level of participation so that students may set the pace and rate of progress for themselves.  By calculating an individual working heart rate, each student is able to work at a level appropriate to his or her needs and is monitored regularly by the instructor.

Jacki's offers three fitness programs: Aerobic Dancing, Workout, and StrongStep™.  The choreography and music of each program changes four times a year to keep the program fresh, enjoyable, and challenging.  Jacki delivers high-quality routines and enjoyment in every class, session after session.

Classes are offered throughout the United States and in Australia and Japan.  Be sure to check the Class Locator to see which programs are located in your area.

Jacki's Dance logo Jacki originated Aerobic Dancing in 1969 when she discovered that her dance experience kept her physically fit.  She developed a complete fitness program for the non-dancer that rapidly became popular and made aerobics a household word.

Aerobic Dancing is the fitness sport that combines the health and figure benefits of jogging with the fun of dancing.  Although choreographed for the non-dancer, Aerobic Dancing is challenging for experienced students.  Students feel as though they are performing while firming their body and strengthening their cardiovascular system.  The program is designed with women in mind; however, men also enjoy Jacki's Aerobic Dancing.

Aerobic Dancing classes are progressive, with a new dance introduced weekly.  Our students love the progressive approach--it motivates you to attend every class so you won't miss the next fun dance.  Each class is different, as dances are rotated to keep the material fresh and varied.


Jacki's Workout logo Jacki's Aerobic Workout is designed with men and women in mind.  Each class is a head-to-toe workout with subtle choreography.  Workout classes are not progressive like Aerobic Dancing, making them perfect for busy people who cannot attend class regularly because of travel or sporadic hours.

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Jacki's Aerobic StrongStep program is a low-impact cardiovascular workout with the benefit of a step to increase lower-body resistance and burn more calories.  Like the Workout, StrongStep classes are not progressive and appeal to those who find it difficult to attend class regularly because of travel or busy schedules.

Strong·Step (strông´step´) n.  1. a unique blend of exercise, bench, and resistance training.  2. a combination of Vertifirm™ (for hips and thighs) and hand-held weights (for upper body).  3. low-impact, high-energy step routines.  4. the latest in body-sculpting and fat-burning programs.  5. a Jacki Sorensen total-body workout.

Which class is right for me?
Aerobic Dancing - Workout - StrongStep

If you ever dreamed of performing on stage, give Aerobic Dancing a try.  The dances have a feminine touch, so if you prefer a more general workout, try the Workout.   If you travel or have a sporadic schedule, try the Workout or StrongStep™ classes, which are easy to follow when classes are missed.  If you want the extra benefits and challenge the step provides for increased lower-body resistance, try StrongStep™.  Of course, you can always try all three programs if offered locally and see which you like the best!

Whether you choose Aerobic Dancing, Workout, or StrongStep, you will experience a complete aerobic workout in every class that is challenging, safe, and best of all, fun!

What are the benefits of aerobic exercise? 

Regular participation in Jacki's classes gives you:

  • a firm, lean body
  • a strong heart
  • muscle strength
  • lower blood pressure
  • fat-burning time
  • a reduction in stress levels
  • spot exercising
  • cardiovascular fitness
  • more energy
  • better self-image and self-esteem

What is the general class format? 

  • Welcoming and stretching
  • Warm up and abdominals
    • light cardiovascular warm up
    • stretch upper body
    • release tension
    • flexibility work
    • abdominal work
  • Vertifirm™ (vertical firmness with the optional use of weights)
    • muscle toning and strengthening, focusing on:
      triceps, biceps, deltoids, latissimus dorsi, trapezius, rhomboids, pectorals, rotator cuff, gluteals, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, Achilles, abductors, adductors, hip flexors, and shins
  • Booster
    • time to lighten up without weights
    • move into faster tempos with low and medium impact steps
    • boost heart rate into the lower half of your range
    • heart rate check
  • Aerobic segment
    • cardiovascular part of class
    • workout in the fat-burning range
    • different formations used for interaction in Aerobic Dancing and Workout--circles, switch sides, meet and line up
    • working heart rate check after each routine
  • Taperdown and cooldown
    • transition from cardiovascular routines into calmer light cardiovascular routine
    • stretch out and bring your heart rate down into the recovery range
    • recovery heart rate
  • Post cooldown
    • final stretches
 

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Mail carrier imageTo locate a Jacki's class near you, check our Class Locator page or call (800) 423-5594 for classes within the United States.  To locate classes in Australia, check the Jacki's Australia page or call (02) 9712 0555.  To locate classes outside the United States and Australia, please call (740) 593-8418.

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