Jazzercise Founder Inducted Into Enterprising Women Hall Of Fame

Judi Sheppard Missett Honored for her Entrepreneurial Spirit and Status as a Role Model for Women in Business

(Thursday, February 02, 2006) - Judi Sheppard Missett, founder and CEO of Jazzercise, was inducted into the Enterprising Women magazine Hall of Fame in Orlando, Fla. on Feb. 24. This prestigious honor is reserved for women who have achieved remarkable accomplishments with an entrepreneurial endeavor and have given back to other women in business as a mentor and role model throughout their lifetime.

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 6,300 instructors in more than 30 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.

"It is very special to be recognized for doing something that I love," says Missett, whose company philosophy touts a commitment to "helping people understand and value the importance of health and fitness." She adds, "I am proud to serve as a role model for business women and it is truly an honor to be inducted into Enterprising Women magazine's Hall of Fame."

Missett's Enterprising Women Hall of Fame induction tops a solid lineup of awards recognizing business excellence, community contributions, dedication to fitness, and achievements. Other honors include the Lifetime Achievement Award from Club Industry's Fitness Business Pro magazine; San Diego Business Journal's "Women Who Mean Business Award"; induction into the National Association of Sport and Physical Education Hall of Fame; IDEA "Lifetime Achievement Award"; and "Entrepreneur of the Year Award" from the National Foundation for Women Legislators.


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Jazzercise, created by Judi Sheppard Missett, is the world's leading dance-fitness program with more than 6,800 instructors teaching 30,000 classes weekly in the U.S. and around the globe. Since 1969, millions of people of all ages and fitness levels have reaped the benefits of this comprehensive program, designed to enhance cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility. For more information, go to jazzercise.com or call (800)FIT-IS-IT.

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