Jazzercise Calorie Burn??

I agree with Erin. When I went, I felt like the intensity was too low for me compared to my usual training, and I think it only burnt about 200 cals. But someone at a different height, weight, gender, and training level would burn something totally different.

If this helps any, according to the exercise log thing I use from www.calorielab.com, a 150 lb. person burns 450 calories an hour doing dance aerobics.

I do Jazzercise and love it. I was told a minium of 400 calories. I used to do 3 days a week now it's more like 6 days a week. I love it. I do regular Jazzercise. The weight training at the end and stretching is awesome. I don't know what I would do without it !

I did Jazzercise for two years, then I broke a bone in both feet and had to stop. Before I left I wore a heart rate monitor every class. I was the girl in the front row doing high impact the whole time, and helping lead when people got lost. I am 5'3", 175 lbs, and burned on average 570 cal per class. A polar hr monitor is a great investment!

My jazzercise facility advertises that you burn 600 and that's a load of bull. Depending upon the instructor, the lowest I've ever burned is 250 and the highest is 280. Calories are an individual thing so assuming that it would be difficult to guess what each person does because of their weight, metabolism, etc., I don't know how anybody can say that a person will burn X amount.

mercijourney wrote: »

I just bought a Groupon for Jazzercise and I can't wait to get started! I don't know how to use a heart monitor though - how do you know what your heart rate should be?

I've been an instructor for almost 13 years. Your Jazzercise instructor can probably help you with both those things. Your optimal (not maximum) heart rate will depend on your age & other factors. Every Jazzercise instructor receives training on this. We must pass both written & practical (audition) before certifying. We have a program through Polar, which sells heart rate monitors so your instructor may sell them. There are loads of other good options out there these days if you don't like the Polar though.

I'm very surprised to hear anyone burning such a low amount of calories. You get out what you put in, just like every other workout. Don't be afraid of heavier weights to challenge yourself. Low impact does not have to mean low intensity. Listen & watch your instructor for options if you are unable to do the high impact/high intensity moves. He/She will cue you to advise what modifications you should make. We also face the class so we can see exactly what you're doing. Eye contact is important to us so you feel successful!

Good luck & have FUN! Exercise does not have to be a chore. It can be the best part of your day!