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Apollo Levine is jack-of-all-trades, actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, and star of the DVD, “Shazzy Fitness: A Time to Dance”. He’s an all around entertainer on his way to the top and we wanted to give you a glimpse into the heart and soul of the person behind the dance and the music. We sat down and talked to Apollo about his career aspirations, childhood, work life, and his passion for Shazzy Fitness. >> read the full blog post A Conversation with Apollo Levine

They say that college should be the most care-free time of your life – boy were they wrong. Coming into college, I was that misguided freshman who really believed that I would never take an 8am, I’d have too much free time, and that independence was something I should relish in. I never imagined that my days would start at 7am (sometimes 6!), that watching TV would be a privilege and that with independence came financial independence from my parents’ bank account as well.

Finding a fun way to lose weight can be hard. Luckily, there are some great, fun and funky fitness programs that not only offer an effective workout but teach you some new dance moves as well. Dance fitness is a recent phenomenon and there are a lot of dance workouts out there, but what do they really do? Are there any benefits to these fitness routines? According to the AARP, dance workouts can have a great impact on physical fitness and health. Like other fitness activities, such as brisk...

Spring is almost here! (What’d that groundhog say? 3 more weeks right?) With shorts season just around the corner, we’re all ready to kick those thighs into shape! Here are a few exercises that you can do to get your legs ready for swimsuit season.

Everyone strives for fitness at their own pace for their own reasons. But staying in shape isn’t always all about you or what you want. God wants you to stay in shape too!  We at Shazzy Fitness believe in faith, fitness and FUN! Here are a few funny reasons we think God wants us fit :)

Earl “E.DOT” Hackney III was born on the east side of Detroit Michigan. His parents had a total of four children, three daughters plus their youngest and only son, whom they named Earl. I had the opportunity to speak with Earl about what led to his personal decision to walk away from a music deal as a secular artist and run toward Christ. When God is calling, you have to answer.

Anita Brinson sits down to discuss her experience working with Shazzy Fitness while also shedding some light on the importance of fitness before 50. 

Beloved Shazzy Fitness dance team member, Dinah Farrell, talks about the importance of being fit after 50.

I decided not to go straight to law school after college and instead work in the industry for a while. While holding a position at a law firm as a paralegal, I would still teach dance at night. I realized I’d almost always rather be dancing. My heart was with dance and I knew that if I did something I love and have a passion for I’d be good at it. So I decided to step out on faith and...

As important as physical fitness is, it is also important that we keep in mind our “spiritual fitness”. Spiritual fitness can be developed by studying the word of God and strengthening our relationship with Him. I like to refer to this as working out with the word. The word of God bears fruit. Keep this in mind next time you find trouble or sorrow. God is always with you. When you confide in him you can find comfort, joy, and peace.

There are only 24 hours in a day and sometimes it just feels like we need more. But we’ve got a secret that can help you make time to have fun, build your faith and get in shape! Every year we all make resolutions to better ourselves. These often include getting into better shape, building our faith, and making more “me time”. Shazzy Fitness allows you to do all of those things in one easy to follow DVD dance fitness work out. Shazzy Fitness DVDs offer multiple 10-minute, heart-pumping rout...

As a 63-year-old retired law enforcement officer, Susan Faulkner has had her fair share of physical training. But by time of her retirement at age 59, she was not in the best of health due to her smoking habit of 45 years. She had also been diagnosed with emphysema years earlier. 

Discover how to balance life, work, and dance with Jeni Dzenis. This talented dancer has been dancing her entire life and has figured out a way to continue even after establishing a career and a family. Read more about Jeni Dzenis and her experience with Shazzy Fitness.

With the New Year right around the corner people will soon be making lists of personal goals for 2014. Every year without fail, living a healthier life is usually at the top of most people’s list. Whether it is to start eating healthier, working out more, or both - overall health is by far the number one New Year’s resolution. If you want your body to look good and feel good here are a few eating tips that we’ve found to be helpful in achieving our own fitness goals:    Everything in Modera...