Jazzercise typically has a more jazz or pop influence, but can include ballads, country, and hip hop. The franchise's name is a portmanteau of “jazz” and “exercise.” Jazzercise combines dance, strength and resistance training with popular music for a total body workout class. (He is also among them) Jazzercise is the oldest form of dance, essentially combining jazz dancing and muscle strength training to burn calories faster. Jazzercise will help him burn up to 600 calories in an hour.