Get Grooving with Zumba

I love to dance. It’s one thing that I love doing during my free time. It is my stress reliever. These days, whenever you open the television, dance competitions are dominating all the world. Instead of watching, what if you get off that couch and dance yourself? It’s a great way to keep your body and mind healthy. Dancing can help you lose weight, stay in shape, reduce stress, and you can even make friends. It is a fun way to keep fit for all ages, backgrounds, shapes and sizes. 

Not too long ago, I’ve tried Zumba, which is a dance fitness program that involves dance and aerobic elements. It incorporates hip-hop, samba, salsa, meringue, mambo and even martial arts. My friends and I would gather together a few times a week, crank up the music and dance our hearts out. Zumba is truly for anyone who can stand up and dance. No dance experience or skills are necessary. If you can shake your booty and like fun music, Zumba is for you. 

If it’s your first time to try it, loosen up and enjoy the experience! Don't take it too seriously. Don't worry if you are unable to get all of the steps the first time around: no one does. The steps will come easier after. Most of the time it really doesn't feel like you're working out at all—you just get caught up in the fun of the music and the moves. Before you know it, a whole heart-pumping hour has passed! If you like a good sweat, then you'll love Zumba.

Most Zumba sessions are an hour long. They begin with a dynamic warm-up and end with a cool down and some static stretching. The workout portion is broken down by song, each with a different dance routine and style. It's important to wear clothing that you're comfortable in, breathable and will wick sweat away. The room can heat up fast, so consider dressing in layers that you can remove. Sport a pair of light fitness shoes that allow you to pivot your feet easily.

Now, who doesn’t want to have fun getting fit? This dance fitness party aims to help you do just that. This is a great alternative to traditional fitness programs. It motivates you to get up and get moving with its signature Latin music beat. The speed of the beat also lends itself to making you work out faster than you might do otherwise. This helps your heartbeat to get to its target rate more efficiently.