What is BodyJam? Where can you find BodyJam exercise videos or BodyJam DVDs? Who started the BodyJam exercise program?

  BodyJam by Les Mills is a dance fitness workout based on the latest music and hottest dance moves. Its style most closely resembles hip-hop, but may also include disco, dancehall, club or jazz. The BodyJam dance fitness DVDs are choreographed by program director Gandalf Archer.

  The BodyJam fitness class is a 55-minute workout that goes through a warm-up, 2 rehearsal phases, 2 performances and a cool-down. Key moves are taught during the BodyJam class and are used during the performance phases. The basic BodyJam moves are called: Double Back Turn, Wave Back, Moon Run, Jive Kick, Rip It, Grab and Drop and Tweeter Turn, Jump Turn. Each BodyJam performance could include any combination of these basic BodyJam moves, or any hot new move Gandalf dreams up. The BodyJam workout provides you with excellent cardiovascular exercise while also improving coordination. You will never get bored with BodyJam since new routines are released every few months including all the hottest music and dance moves.

  If you are interested in becoming a BodyJam instructor, you can find information on becoming one of over 70,000 (includes all Les Mills programs) Les Mills fitness instructors here. You will need the support of a Les Mills licensed facility and will be taught by a certified BodyJam Trainer. Other Les Mills fitness programs include: BodyAttack ? a cardio workout designed for building strength and stamina, BodyFlow ? a combination of Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates designed to build flexibility and strength, BodyCombat ? a martial arts inspired cardio workout, BodyPump ? a cardio barbell class, BodyStep ? an aerobic step class, BodyVive ? a low-impact group fitness class and RPM ? an indoor cycling / spinning workout.