What the hell is Zumba?

If you are looking for a workout that?s superfun and a mean calorie buster, you search stops here. As you dance away your blues to your favourite tracks, this workout that doesn?t feel like one targets different muscle groups at the same time for a total body toning. The best part about Zumba workout is, you not only get aerobic effects but anaerobic effects as well. Loosely translated - it helps you maintain a good cardiovascular respiratory system.

Why is Zumba insanely good?

It is a workout designed for those who hate to workout. The 60 minute class is more like a non-stop dance party with friends. It is scientifically proven that dancing makes you happier and releases endorphins, the feel good hormones. Dancing is the only exercise that works on your cognitive skills and slows down aging of the brain.

Hey, I Can't Dance to save my life!

No worries. The dance moves are pretty simple but heavy on step count and hip movements. As you shimmy and gyrate towards fitness, we promise you, you will keep coming back for more.

Zumba is a dance fitness program created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez during the 1990s. Zumba classes are "fitness-parties " that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography, for a total-body workout that feels like a celebration. Zumba, a dance form turned exercise routine, has a tendency to draw out the more colourful side of people. Zumba involves dance and aerobic elements. The choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included. Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it. The perfect combo of fun and fitness has made Zumba classes a world-wide phenomenon. The class that started the dance-fitness revolution and changed the way we look at a workout . Zumba classes are typically about an hour long and are taught by instructors licensed by Zumba Fitness, LLC. The exercises include music with fast and slow rhythms, as well as resistance training. The music comes from the following dance styles: cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, chachacha, reggaeton, soca, samba, hip hop music and tango. There are nine different types of classes for different levels of age and exertion. Zumba Gold is a program designed for the needs of the elderly. Zumba Step is a lower-body workout that incorporates Zumba routines and step aerobics. Zumba Toning is for the people who do their workouts with toning sticks. Zumba Toning will target the abs, thighs, arms, and other muscles throughout the body. Zumba Toning provides participants with a cardio workout. Aqua Zumba classes are held in a swimming pool. The instructor leads the class poolside while participants follow in shallow water. Moves have been specially adapted to combine the same dance movements used in a Zumba Fitness class with those used in aqua fitness classes. Zumba In The Circuit combines dance with circuit training. These classes usually last 30 minutes and feature strength exercises on various stations in timed intervals. Zumba Kids and Zumba Kids Jr. classes are designed for children between the ages of 4 and 12. Zumba Gold-Toning is a toning class for older participants with goals of improving one's muscle strength, posture, mobility, and coordination. Zumba Sentao is a chair workout that focuses on using body weight to strengthen and tone the body.