What is ZUMBA?
Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with
unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba
participants to dance away their worries. It is based
on the principle that a workout should be "FUN
AND EASY TO DO" in order for Zumba participants
to stick to the Zumba fitness program to achieve long-term
health benefits. Zumba is not only great for the body
but is also great for the mind. It is a "feel-happy"
workout.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music
- dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective
fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness
interval training with a combination of fast and slow
rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. It is a mixture
of body sculpting movement with easy to follow dance
steps.
Zumba is aligned with AFAA (Aerobic & Fitness
Association of Ameria), ACE (American Council of Exercise),
IDEA (the world's largest assoication for fitness
professionals), SCW Fitness Education, Can-Fit-Pro
(International Trade Show & Conference in Canada)
an many top national fitness facility chains and organization.
Zumba is for EVERYBODY -- Zumba is for Every Body
IT'S FUN! ZUMBA is "Exercise in Disguise."
Participants are having so much fun. They do not realize
they are exercising. Finally, here is a type of exercise
people want to do everyday, and they feel good about
doing it!
IT'S DIFFERENT! The music, the steps , the moves,
the class, the feel... all are like no other!
IT'S EASY! ZUMBA is designed for everyone. Participants
of any fitness level, any background, or any age can
start to ZUMBA right away. ZUMBA's basic steps formula
makes it easy for everyone.
IT'S EFFECTIVE! ZUMBA is a cardio-based workout with
components of resistance/sculpting training to tone
the entire body and achieve any desired fitness goals.
Frequently asked Questions about ZUMBA
What do I wear to ZUMBA? You can wear sweat pants,
shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, anything comfortable
and cool. As for shoes, wear athletic shoes that give
you support. I recommend cross-trainers or Dance Sneakers.
Also, bring a bottle of water and a face towel.
What can I expect when I come to ZUMBA? The ZUMBA
Instructor will lead the class in easy, simple movements
that are combinations of dance and fitness. The students
just follow along; usually just visual cues are given
so that the class can listen to the music and immerse
into the feel of the music. The music is fun and invigorating
and mostly Latin; the dancing is varied: salsa, meringue,
cha-cha, bachata, tango, cumbia, reggaeton, samba,
calypso, and a lot of hip and body shaking! Fitness
moves such as lunges, biceps curls, and other arm-toning
isolations and crunches (while standing) are incorporated.
The class structure starts with a warm-up and proceeds
to intervals of faster and slower tempos throughout
the hour, ending with a cool-down and stretch.
What if I'm not coordinated and I can't dance? Don't
worry about the steps!!! ZUMBA is all about having
FUN while getting fit. There are NO MISTAKES in ZUMBA.
As long as you are breathing, as long as you are moving,
as long as you are having fun, you are doing ZUMBA
correctly! ZUMBA uses a lot of repetition of steps
from class to class. ZUMBA is an excerise party! There
is no right or wrong way to ZUMBA. Even if you can't
do a step just move to however the music makes you
feel!
What if I'm out of shape and I can't keep up? You
may work at your own pace and can modify your own
intensity of exercise. Most of the moves are low impact
and the ones that aren't can be done that way. You
may sit out songs to rest. That's perfectly fine!
There is no competition going on here! As you continue
you will see your stamina build up and you will be
able to do more and more.
What kinds of people take ZUMBA class? People of
all fitness abilities, ages, sizes, and nationalitites
take ZUMBA.
How will ZUMBA benefit me? So many ways! ZUMBA is
a total package; mind, body, and spirit! Physically,
you will burn 500-800 calories in one-hour, build
cardio strength, and tone muscles. ZUMBA fitness especially
targets the core, building strong abdominal muscles.
Mentally, you will relieve stress, stimulate your
brain by learning coordination and new steps, and
feel more confident moving your body. Spiritually,
you will feel joy, forget your worries, gain self-confidence,
and self-esteem. Not to mention you will make new
friends and you will learn how to dance!