HEALTH & FITNESS

You spend the entire time dancing and it’s easy to forget that you’re actually working out. Zumba is Colombian slang meaning to move fast and have fun. The aerobics workout is famous for its Latin-inspired dance steps - Salsa, Merengue, Flamenco and Samba.

It's an aerobics fitness programme that was created primarily by Beto Perez. Beto is a professional dancer from South America and the former choreographer for Shakira and other high profile celebrities.Zumba originated in Columbia in the 1990s, when Beto forgot a CD for his aerobics class. He used one of his personal CDs (traditional Latin music) and taught a dance-style aerobics class on the spot. Zumba was born!

Most classesshouldbe about 70% Latin dances with 30% for the rest of the other fun stuff. Many of the classes will utilise an interval style of training--combining slower dances with faster upbeat songs and songs dedicated to toning movements (arms, abs, legs).

The aim of the dance exercise is to burn a LOT of calories. Typically 500-600 while moving upwards of 1,000 calories and a substantial healthy increase in heart beats.

It's a very popluar form of exercise and the dance style activity is highly addictive.

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