JACKI'S, INC.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA

Jacki Sorensen created the world’s first aerobic dancing program more than 40 years ago, and Jacki Sorensen’s Fitness Classes continue to be at the forefront of fun fitness for all ages. Her Get-It-All-Together approach offers everything you need for a complete head-to-toe workout with maximum results. Corework to firm and strengthen your abdominals and torso Vertifirm to firm and strengthen your legs, glutes, chest and arms Jacki Sorensen Fitness Class Heartrate System During the Vertifirm portion of a Jacki’s Dance class, you may use hand weights (up to 6 lbs. per hand) and/or ankle weights (up to 2-1/2 lbs. per leg). During a Jacki’s StrongStep class, the step acts as your lower body resistance, so only hand held weights during Vertifirm are permissible. At the beginning of a Jacki’s Dance Class your weights should be placed crossed in front of your mat. In a Jacki’s StrongStep Class your weights should be placed crossed on top of your mat at the head of the step. Always cross your weights when placing them so they don’t roll on the floor creating a potential injury. After Vertifirm, abdominals and pushup routines are complete, put your weights away or temporarily place them around the edge of the room until class is over making sure they do not pose a hazard. How do I know if I’m doing the weight moves correctly? Bring a water bottle or sports drink to prevent dehydration and drink before you feel thirsty. A mat or towel will help make doing abdominals and stretching more comfortable. You may bring hand held or ankle weights if desired. During the Vertifirm portion of a Jacki’s Dance class, you may use hand weights (up to 6 lbs. per hand) and/or ankle weights (up to 2-1/2 lbs. per leg). During a Jacki’s StrongStep class, the step acts as your lower body resistance, so only hand held weights during Vertifirm are permissible. Vertifirm™ – ti – firm) – “vertical firmness” – Standing up floor exercises allowing you the benefit of working more than one muscle group at a time by adding upper body resistance training. , which I just loved. Jacki’s choreography and each class made us feel like we were The Rockettes dancing on a New York stage. I danced everywhere when traveling with my husband for his business, there was a Jacki’s class all over the country. When I became an Instructor I was taught how to be confident in front of a class of students, how to run a class, break down routines, teach challenging steps, answer questions, be a professional aerobic dance instructor, be part of a larger group, and to work together during fundraisers and demonstrations. I was given opportunities to do things I had never known existed. Thank you so much Jacki.” Jacki Sorensen, President For six years she served as a clinician for The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. As a fitness professional for over 40 years, Jacki has played an active role in helping others become physically fit and has lectured extensively on health and fitness to groups throughout the world. Jacki is the author of two best-selling books, Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Lifestyle Book . She has also choreographed and produced several Aerobic Dancing records and three best-selling aerobic videos. Individual Contribution Award – Association for Fitness in Business She took her first Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Dance Class with her mom when she was in high school. She attended Pacific Union College in Napa Valley, California and then transferred to Loma Linda University. During this time she lived with her sister, Rochelle, and became a certified Aerobic Dancing Instructor at the age of 18. She helped expand Aerobic Dancing in San Bernardino County. Chris has taught almost every session of Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Dancing since 1983 and every StrongStep session since its inception. She became a support person in the Michigan district office and in 1986 was one of 13 District Managers for Aerobic Dancing Inc. In 1990 she purchased a Jacki’s franchise and also became the Corporate Liaison for the franchisees, talking with each about all facets of running their business and additionally speaking with potential franchise owners. She has also assisted franchise owners interested in hiring affiliates. She developed all of the marketing and business tools for sale to Jacki’s Franchise owners and coordinates the training of all new Instructors. In addition Chris created the Instructor Only area on the website for furthering communications with Franchise owners. She feels that teaching classes is the “best part of everyday.” Her organizational skills, business knowledge and background with Jacki’s suit her well for her role with the company. John Blanche, Director of Audio/Video Productions John immediately put his recording and engineering expertise to work in the 70’s at Criteria Recording Studios of Miami, Florida. Some of his clients included The Bee Gees, The Eagles, Crosby Stills and Nash, Andy Gibb, Firefall, Joe Williams and others. While he was there, the Criteria team received two engineering Grammys for musical productions. In the early 80’s, John moved to Orlando and opened up John Blanche Recording Studios, a state of the art recording facility. Jacki Sorensen has worked exclusively with John, producing all of her videos, With over 30 years recording and engineering experience, John offers quality recording and a great ear for mastering the finished product. One of America’s leading health and fitness authorities, Dr. Richard Keelor has served at all levels of the health promotion and physical fitness profession. In 1972, he was selected to serve as Director of Program Development for the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. He served this presidential agency over a ten year period under four administrations. Following his government service Dr. Keelor joined the Campbell Soup Company as President of their National Institute for Health & Fitness.