Holly and I have been going to Zumba once a week for a couple of months now and have been having a lot of fun, as well as getting a lot of exercise. Although, we don’t leave the class exhausted and we don’t wind up feeling sore for the next couple of days, we definitely get a great work out! So are you all wondering, what is Zumba? Let me tell you.
A Zumba workout mixes body sculpting movements with easy-to-follow dance steps mainly derived from Latin music. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body. It targets areas such as the gluteals, legs, arms, abdominals, and the heart. Participants do not have to know how to dance to do Zumba. The move combinations and Latin rhythms strive to create a party-like atmosphere - a more "feel happy" workout than may be experienced in other group exercise class types. A Zumba class is typically not formulaic in that instructors often add on their own music choices and choreographies to make their class presentation locally unique.
Inspired by Latin dance and music, Zumba uses a variety of styles in its routines, including cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton, hip hop, mambo, rumba, flamenco, and calypso and Salsaton. Music selections include both fast and slow rhythms.
But the best way to understand Zumba would be to do it. Next best would be to watch a video! Zumba!!
And before anyone asks, no Holly and I do not have Zumba outfits like the ones in the video!
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That video makes me want to visit Miami! You've set the bar high for future posts. Bring your "A" game, Mom and Kate.
ReplyDeleteI'll make a mental note that you and Holly need matching Zumba outfits when Christmas time comes.
I think you should get Ben and Tom to join the Zumba class with you.
ReplyDeleteIt would be too hard to concentrate! I have a hard time not laughing the whole time as it is! I've learned to stand in front of Holly instead of behind her. ;-)
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