Your Zumba Questions Answered


Zumba is extremely popular and millions of people have experienced the fun and fitness benefits of this dance style. Zumba is a unique dance program and one that comes with a rich history. The dances are fun to perform and allow you to easily burn tons of calories.

What is Zumba?

Zumba uses hypnotic Latin music along with easy moves that provide you with a very effective workout program. The dances help you de stress yourself along with burning fat.

The aim of Zumba is to provide participants with an enjoyable and fun workout. Zumba is a type of workout that you will want to come back and do time and time again.

Many people say that they find their Zumba classes addictive because of the body energizing movements.

The dance movements of Zumba incorporate interval training with both slow and fast rhythms. Resistance training helps to sculpt and tone the body and allows individuals to lose weight quickly.

Both international and Latin music is used to give uniqueness to Zumba classes.

What Clothing is Required for Zumba?

There is no special clothing that you need for Zumba. Basically you should wear clothes that are comfortable and breathable.

You can wear dance shoes or a gym or tennis shoe. Make sure your shoe allows your foot to move easily especially from side to side.

There are some formal Zumba classes where members dress in Latin style clothing to really get inspired by the dances.

What Does Zumba Offer?

Zumba is associated with the Aerobic & Fitness Association of America as well as other leading fitness organizations.

There are workshops available for anyone wishing to become a Zumba instructor.

The Zumba Basic Skills Instructor Training workshops were put into place by many countries around the world including Mexico, Spain, Italy and the UK.

To teach senior citizens you would need to take a Zumba Gold workshop.

What is a Typical Class Like?

Most Zumba classes last for one hour and is based upon interval training. Class members get to alternate low and high intensity exercises.

The changes in intensity are controlled by the musical rhythms and steps of the dances. This is why Zumba classes are perfect for both beginners and advanced dancers.

Everyone starts off by performing a warm up session. Then routines are done which incorporate different styles of dance including flamenco, meringue and salsa.

Each person performs the movements to the best of their fitness ability. Once the dance movements are completed a cool down and stretching session is done.

It is recommended to attend a Zumba class at least twice a week if you are looking to increase your fitness level and lose weight.

Learn more here in our weight loss section guide for How to Start a Home Fitness Program For Beginners

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