As long-time readers likely know, my mom has been a big-time fan of Jazzercise since 1985. My sister and I love taking classes with her whenever we have the chance and the three of us actually attended the Jazzercise Tropic Heat conference when it came to Orlando two years ago. I absolutely love the upbeat atmosphere of Jazzercise and as someone who loves to dance but is terrible with choreography, I appreciate the way the class combines dance and aerobics in a way that’s easy to follow.
I know Jazzercise has a reputation for being an ‘80s workout for older women, but I truly think that it is one of the most fun workout classes out there. If it sounds like something you’d enjoy, I highly encourage you to grab a friend and take a class. I bet you will have a blast!
I actually wore my heart rate monitor during today’s class because I’ve received a few questions about the intensity level of Jazzercise and the calorie burn in a typical Jazzercise class in the past.
In the 55-minute class, I burned right around 470 calories. Not too shabby, huh!?
We took the 8:30 a.m. class at a local studio and had the best time. The instructor, Angela, was enthusiastic and had the whole class laughing and smiling. Angela was so spunky and definitely added to the enjoyment of the class!
After Jazzercise, my mom and I thanked the instructor and drove to Davidson for breakfast.
We grabbed a table at Toast which is quickly becoming our go-to breakfast spot. I just love it! The atmosphere is friendly and the food is great. No complaints!
I ordered two eggs with fruit, ham and multigrain toast and made myself a breakfast sandwich with the eggs, toast and ham.
I had no trouble clearing my plate. Yum!
We couldn’t leave Davidson without meandering in and out of some of the adorable shops and I walked away with a new fall flag for our flag pole.
Before driving home, we wanted to pick up some food for the week and I remembered reading Brittany’s post about a new Publix opening in Huntersville, so we decided to swing by for a little taste of Florida!
Publix was, hands down, our favorite grocery store in Ocala and I’m so happy a handful of them are popping up in the Charlotte area. They’re the best!
Since the store just opened, there were free samples everywhere which was pretty awesome. Subs, sushi, cupcakes and more. Don’t mind if I do!
Now we’re back at home and I wanted to say a quick hello to you guys before it’s time for me to head off to Girls on the Run!
Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday and I’ll see ya in the morning!
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I’d love to try a jazzercise class someday you always make it sound like a blast!
Thank you so much for posting about Jazzercise! I was an instructor for 2 years and even though I’m not right now, it’s still one of my favorite workouts. One of the most frustrating things is people assuming that Jazzercise is just for older ladies (I’m 23). There’s always new routines to new music and you can get a really good workout! I loved inviting people that laughed to my class and then totally kicking their butts! So thank you so much for posting this!
Of course! I absolutely love Jazzercise! It really is so much fun and a good workout, too! 🙂
Love that you and your mom work together when you get the chance! Definitely a great way to bond and be healthy at the same time. Those shops look amazing and I wish we had some of them up this way. Getting unique and fun items to bring out your personality in your home are the best!
I’ve never taken Jazzercize, but it sounds like a blast! Totally something I would love… what a lovely breakfast! Poached eggs I see? That’s how I like mine!
Yes! I love ordering poached eggs when I go out to eat because I, for some reason, can never make them right at home!
You’re so right, when I think of jazzercise I think of the 80s! I used to do it when I was a kid to the show Mousercise. Crazy how I just remembered that! Anyway, sounds like it was super fun!
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I’ve never tried Jazzercise (I’ve never seen it offered at a gym I’ve gone to) but it really does sound like fun – dance and aerobics fitness classes are my favorite!
Publix is my jam! I always go for a visit when I am in FL visiting my family.
Wow you have been busy! Sounds like you two are having a fabulous time! Can’t say I have ever taken a jazzercise class.
How fun to work-out with your mom! My mom is an instructor but I am very lazy so us working out together brings not the best out of us :-).
Great way to start a Tuesday! Enjoy the time with your mom. That breakfast looked delicious.
Haha, what a fun date to do with your mom! Awesome!
That little town looks so cute, and browsing random shops is so much fun!
Hmmm I wonder if Publix is a lot like Albertson’s or Ralphs, if you know those two (cali thing for the most part) Everyone seems to love Publix though. And I think it’s awesome your mom pursues an active lifestyle! To be honest, I don’t know of many older adults who like to stay healthy through exercise. My mom is all about healthy food but not too much exercise outside of all the running around she does in her store! 😛
That is adorable that you and your mom went to jazzercise together! It seems like a fun class!! I’m off to GOTR too…just doing a little blog catchup before meeting the girls. 🙂 Happy Tuesday!
Breakfast looks divine! LOVE ham especially with eggs, winning combination!
I love getting breakfast with my mom and sister and then doing a little shopping! Another teacher in my school teaches jazzercise and she loves what a solid workout it packs! She even leads an after school jazzercise club for the kids and they perform in our school talent show every year! So fun!
Days with mom are the BEST! Glad she was able to come visit 🙂 I love Publix as well, and there aren’t ANY in Arkansas! WAH!!!
Finally tried Toast! Awesome recommendation. The chocolate chip pancakes are the bomb.
If you love their pancakes, try the banana nut pancakes next time! They are my favorite! 🙂
I freaking LOVE Jazzercise 🙂 I go every day that they offer the free childcare (M-F), and on the weekends if I can get my husband to watch our daughter. The dance studio is my happy place! And I just turned 30, it is soooooooooo not an 80’s workout!
Jazzercise is so great! Glad you love it, too!
We used to go visit my grandma in Florida all the time and she had a Publix right across the street from her condo. I just remember how much I loved their bakery sourdough bread!!
I have always wanted to try Jazzercise now that I am older, I remember dancing around my Aunt’s living room as a wee one and it brings back great memories. I’ll have to see what I can find in Philadelphia!
I have always wanted to try Jazzercise now that I am older, I remember dancing around my Aunt’s living room as a wee one and it brings back great memories.I’ll have to see what I can find in Philadelphia!
Hope you find a class near you!! 🙂
Moms are the best! It sounds like you’re having so much fun!
I too get just as excited about grocery stores!
Hope you continue to enjoy your time with your mom. Visits are so special.
Great choice on North Harbor club! Love that place!
How weird! I just bought that “I cook with wine” sign last Sunday at a winery in New Hampshire 🙂
It made me laugh! Loved it! 🙂
I was born and raised in Florida but live in NJ now and I definitely miss Publix. There’s just something about a Publix sub!
Hi Julie! I love it that you and your mom take Jazzercise together. My mom has been going since 1990 and I started going with her when I was in jr. high. I am now a 31 year old instructor and I hate that people think it’s not a good workout! It’s so fun and such great mother/daughter quality time. I also used to live in Florida and I miss Publix SO much!