Hello! My name is Lisa Pettway, and I am delighted to become the newest instructing member of the Wackie Fitness team.

My neighbor brought me to my first Jazzercise class in May 2005. In hopes of losing that dreaded baby weight I’d been carrying for years, I decided to try out a class. My neighbor’s enthusiasm enticed me, but the music, energy and friendly group of people hooked me. I was the typical new Jazzerciser, hiding in the back hoping not to be seen as I tripped over my own two feet trying to follow the moves. I stuck with it and soon starting learning the routines while having loads of fun! Before I knew it, I shed the pounds and wasn't about to look back.

I became a Jazzercise Class Manager early 2006 learning the business aspect of Jazzercise. But still wanting to do more, I decided to become a Jazzercise instructor. I was fortunate enough to go through the training workshop with another student. It was a true blessing. Kim Petro and I formed an immediate bond and became instant friends. We leaned on one another for support as we prodded through the process together. We were certified in January 2007, we both teach regularly, and are good friends on and off the stage.

As well as being a Jazzercise instructor, I wear many other hats. I am a wife, a mother, an IT specialist, and have recently begun designing websites. I have been married for eleven years and have two beautiful daughters, Allison 8 and Alexandra 6. I work as a Senior Systems Analyst consulting to a government contracting company in Arlington, Virginia. I enjoy playing with my children, caring for my family, and watching old movie classics.

Jazzercise is more than just exercise for me. It’s like recess but without the skinned knees. It is also a great way for me to release stress, keep fit, and feel great! I couldn’t ask for a better fitness program.