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JAZZERCISE FOUNDER WINS FITNESS BUSINESS PRO MAGAZINE'S 2005 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- Club Industry Honors Lifetime Commitment of Bringing Fitness to the Masses -

CARLSBAD, CA (November 8, 2005) - Judi Sheppard Missett, founder and CEO of Jazzercise, received the third annual Lifetime Achievement Award from Club Industry's Fitness Business Pro magazine at the Club Industry Expo in Chicago November 3.

Missett, who founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969, was honored for 36 years of service to the fitness industry. During this time, she 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's such an honor 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, "Through the years, I've worked hard to promote fitness with passion, integrity, and excellence."

Missett's Fitness Business Pro Lifetime Achievement Award tops a solid line-up of awards recognizing business excellence, community contributions, dedication to fitness, and achievements. Other honors include 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.

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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