Zumba is the latest fitness craze to sweep across the U.S. and internationally. The original cardio dance program, Zumba, was developed in the mid 1990s by Beto Perez. The program uses different types of music, such as hip hop, in an hour long workout. There are currently over 110,000 locations teaching Zumba in 125 countries.
The class uses body resistance to tone and tighten muscles. Participants often burn upwards of 1,000 calories within the hour. The classes borrows dance moves from the tango, merengue, and the samba. Classes are taught by certified Zumba ionstructors. There are also Zumba DVDs and Wii video games using Zumba.
Besides the original class, there is also Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba, and Zumbatonic. Zumba Gold is targeted towards older people or those with injuries who cannot keep up with the pace of a typical Zumba class. Zumba Toning combines dancing and weights. There are maraca-style weights available. The maximum weight available is 3.5 pounds. It sounds very light, but after an hour you can feel the burn. The class involves lots of squatting, lunges, and bicep curls. Aqua Zumba combines the energy of Zumba with water aerobics. The natural resistance of the water helps tone and condition muscles. Zumbatonic is the children's version of Zumba.
The class is very fun and energizing. It is perfect for people who hate to work out. It is so entertaining you hardly notice you are working out. It is also great for someone looking to switch up their exercise routine. The playlists and dances change constantly. Your body will always be challenged and you will never be bored!
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