Mar 27, 2026

GRIP STRENGTH & STANDING UP

Author

Gaby Copeland

Think grip strength is just about opening stubborn jars? Think again! Recent research shows that a simple grip test—and seeing how quickly you can stand from a chair—can reveal a lot about overall strength, mobility, and even longevity for women. In this post, we dive into what these two easy measures tell us, why functional strength matters more than muscle size, and how consistent movement, proper sleep, and nutrition can help you stay strong and independent at any age. Plus, yes, we’ll give you tips for actually opening that tricky jar of pickles!

Sep 9, 2021

BRING A SMILE

Author

Rita Hartley

It’s such a relief – and so fun! – to be back to live Jazzercise classes, north and south. While Zoom and Livestream certainly got us through the worst of the pandemic, now that we’re double vaccinated, the benefits of working out together in person just can’t be ignored.