THE BEST DANCE WORKOUT VIDEOS OF 2016

PlyoJam makes Healthline’s list as one of the best dance workout videos in 2016. Woot! Woot! Finding time to fit in a workout can be a chore. Fortunately, there are plenty of places online where you can find workouts suited to your schedule as well as your mood. To read more and see the clip click HERE

Well and Good: ‘Reese Witherspoon Loves Plyojam’

Well and Good did a great write up on Plyojam, when word got out that Reese Witherspoon (Wild) started taking classes with Jason Layden to burn “more than 600 calories in 60 minutes”.

Writer, Rachel Marlowe, just had to experience this for herself. “I immediately packed my gym bag.” I immediately packed my gym bag

“The class—a heart-pumping hour of booty shaking combined with what seemed like a million 180 jumps, lateral hops, and ski jumps—was a serious cardio session that left my calves on fire. There was no time dedicated specifically to arms or ab work on the floor, but both were constantly engaged. Plus, the routines were easy to pick up, and there were modifications for every move—a good thing, given there were no breaks or changes in tempo.”

Thanks for coming and joining us! We’ll try to get you some face time with Reese 😉

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PlyoJam Highlighted As Workout That Brings Joy

Prevention Magazine interviews women in their 30’s who found ways to enjoy exercise.  PlyoJam COO Stacey Beaman talks to Prevention about finding PlyoJam and the game changer it became in her road to health.  Read more…HERE

Christine Hernandez – Master Choreographer

Christine Hernandez is a classically trained tap, jazz, and ballet dancer with experience ranging from studio work to theatre. She was an American Dance Idol Finalist, a dancer in the film American Son starring Nick Cannon, and a Bakersfield JAM Dance Team Member for the NBA Development League.

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PlyoJam Founder Jason Layden Named Top Ten Hottest Trainers on Instagram

In July 2015 SELF Magazine decided it was time for folks to give their Instagram feeds a fit makeover. They rounded up the best trainers who are worth following because of their latest workout routines, exercises and expert tricks…as well as major abs, arms, butt, back, legs inspiration. And guess who made the list? Our founder Jason Layden! We love seeing dance fitness and plyometrics getting the attention it deserves. Click HERE to read the article!!!

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7 Best Exercises to Tone Your Booty

The holidays have arrived and that means parties, treats and hitting the dance floor at your office Christmas Party!  Why not tone up that booty while dancing with your office mate Carol! Dancing can be an excellent way to tone your legs and a$$ when you add plyometrics, or jump training.  So turn on your favorite tunes (I’m digging all things Jason Derulo right now), grab a bottle of bubbly and start practicing! By incorporating these seven plyometric inspired dance moves into your night at the club, you will tone your booty, elevate your heart rate, burn some calories, and be the life of the party. #winning

THIGHS JIGGLE NO MORE – This is a great move to work those inner things as you jump and pull your feet together in a tapping motion.  Do 3 sets of 10.

THE BEND AND SNAP – Squat and touch the ground, and then lift off into a vertical jump.  Always land with soft, bent knees.  Do 3 sets of 10.

J. LO THAT ASS – The oldie, but goodie jump squat is always a crucial move to keep that booty tight.  We recommend busting these out to “Ain’t Yo Mama.” 3 sets of 10.

QUADS FOR DAYS – Squat, touch the ground, and double hop to the opposite side and repeat.  3 sets of 10.

SVELTE SUMO – Start in a sumo squat, touch the ground, and explode vertically.  Always land with soft, bent knees.  3 sets of 10.

BURPEE TWERK – Spice up the O.G. burpee with a triple twerk.  You will tone your entire core, plus plump that bump. 3 sets of 10

LUNGE THAT THROWS SHADE – Add a twist to your lunge by lifting that butt, combined with an “I’m too cute” hop to increase heart rate.

7 Reasons Dance Fitness is the BEST Way to Get Summer Ready

People are constantly talking about the almighty “summer body.” But EW, who wants to spend hours on a treadmill to attain that bod? Not us! Dance fitness, on the other hand, comes with some pretty sweet perks. Perks…plus a perky booty. What’s not to love?

Here are 7 reasons dance fitness is the BEST way to get summer ready!

1. A compliment from your dance instructor will make your whole day…nay, your entire WEEK!2. Those hip swivels are going to give you abs like a boss…making you bikini ready AND a strong candidate for Hula Hoop Champ 2016.

3. Your Dance Buds Will Become Your BFF’s…because frankly, no one else truly understands the joy of scoring the front row in class.

4.   The utter satisfaction of nailing that combo in the new routine leaves you feeling like a true rockstar…and Linda goes home feeling like JLo.

5.  Body rolls…’nuff said. 

6.  Cuz when there are guys in class, they are REALLLLLLY fun to watch.

7.  Not only will you be ready for da club with all that twerking, but you no longer have to squeeze into those horrific Spanx! Score!