JAZZERCISE TO TAKE PART IN OCTOBER BREAST CANCER AWARNESS MONTH

JAZZERCISE TO TAKE PART IN OCTOBER BREAST CANCER AWARNESS MONTH

 Jazzercise will offer the month of October free for new or former customers at the Joliet, and Lemont locations. 

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, second only to skin cancer. Each year in the US, over 200,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed and over 40,000 women are expected to die. For 25 years, the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) campaign has provided education about the importance of early detection through mammography screening and breast examination.

According to the NBCAM, after the age of 20, women should perform breast self exams, and women between 20 and 30 should receive clinical exams every three years. The NBCAM encourages women to become more familiar with their bodies, adhere to screening guidelines and know the common risk factors associated with breast cancer. When caught early, odds of survival are high, with 5-year survival rates as high as 98%. More information on risk factors can be found on the American Cancer Society website at: www.cancer.org

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been a very successful campaign, since 1985 the number of women having mammograms in the United States has doubled. There are a number of organizations that offer support networks and educational materials; information on early detection, the newest treatment methods, research and cancer survivor resources.

Check out these websites for more ways to get involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

• National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, www.nbcam.org
• The Susan G. Komen for the Cure, www.komen.org
• The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, www.bcrfcure.org

Exercise Tips

Healthy Body

Fall is a great time to start a fitness program and to start creating new, healthy habits for the upcoming

winter months and holiday season. Take advantage of the change of seasons and the renewed sense of

beginning again. It’s like going back to school ─ your own personal fitness and exercise school! Here are

a few tips to help you get started with falling into shape this fall.

Get outside and enjoy the cooler temperatures and crisp, fresh air. Walking, hiking and bicycling are

excellent ways to build your cardiovascular health. Discover new park trails or if you are near a lake, try

kayaking or canoeing for an excellent whole-body workout. Or stay close to home and get some exercise

from raking leaves or doing some fall outdoor yard work, it’s a great way to increase your heart and

respiratory rate while burning a few calories.

Many new classes start in the fall at your local gyms and fitness centers, so why not check them out and

see what intrigues you! Perhaps kick-boxing, tai chi, belly or tap dancing?

About Jazzercise

            Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned her love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance exercise phenomenon, founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969.  She has advanced the business opportunities of women and men in the fitness industry by growing her program into an international franchise business that today, hosts a network of 7,500 instructors teaching more than 32,000 classes weekly in 32 countries.

The workout program, which offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing movements, has positively affected millions of people worldwide. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility, as well as an overall "feel good" factor.  For more information about Jazzercise contact Liz Weber 815-485-4949, lizsjolietjazz@aol.com. For worldwide class information, go to jazzercise.com or call (800) FIT-IS-IT.

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