Zumba! It was seen on the last season of "Biggest Loser," discussed on CNN as a way to get children motivated into being more active i.e. Exercise Can Be FUN!
So what is Zumba?
Well, it is a Latin inspired dance-fitness program. Unlike other group fitness or group dance-fitness crazes Zumba is a different kind of Hot Colombian import that combines the cha-cha with funky Latin beats created by the celebrity fitness trainer Alberto "Beto" Perez. The upbeat music keeps you on your feet and the dance moves get you grooving and sweating. The moves required to do the Latin dances such as the Cha-Cha or the Merengue make use of core and leg muscles adding strength and toning.
Where can you find Zumba?
There are programs that can be purchased for large amounts of money, there are classes offered at most health clubs, Video consoles such as the Wii have a "game" version, if you are curious and not ready to spend the money to try out this new fitness fad there are some good 9and some not so good) videos on YouTube. If you are unfamiliar with Latin dance moves a good fitness video and even the Wii game have tutorials on how to do the moves which can give you the practice to build up to actually being able to do the fitness routine if you feel you're just not there. The important thing: Have fun! Go at your pace not the pace of the instructor or others if you do partake of a group setting, and smile! Get out there and try something New!
LiveStrong.com (2012). The History of Zumba. Found on 8/1/12 @ http://www.livestrong.com/article/337316-the-history-of-zumba-exercise/#ixzz22LYyYgGZ
Zumba.com (2012). About Zumba Fitness. Found 5/13/2012 @ http://www.zumba.com/en-US/
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