What Should I Expect at a Zumba Class?
ZUMBA fitness classes are made up of high and low intensitiy work. This is shown to be one of the most effective ways to exercise to increase cardiovascular strength, and promote weight loss. The cardio routines are set to Latin music, featuring salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and merengue rhythms. You'll be having such a great time with all that shakin' and shimmyin', you may forget that you are actually experiencing a serious cardio exercise class!
That sounds great, but I can't dance!
Remember, although many say Zumba classes feel like dance parties, the Zumba program is focused on fitness. The presentation and the music makes it fun, but you will get a serious workout! The cardio routhines include basic Latin dance steps. They repeat throughout several songs, so although it may take you more than one class to get all the steps, once you do, learning new songs will be easier. Before you know it, you'll be moving along with the music, in your own style, and having a blast! I understand it can be intimidating to try something new. Please know that as your instructor, I feel it's my job to make you feel comfortable and present the routines in a way that makes you have fun, and get a great workout-no stress! I will visually cue you on when and how to move. And, I monitor the class, and adapt steps when necessary to increase involvement. Please also know that at any given class, there will be people of all fitness levels, and all levels of experience with Zumba fitness! Everyone was a first-timer once. We all remember that feeling, and want to help you to love this form of exercise as much as we do. So...no worries!
OK...but it's been a while since I've done any exercise.
First, I've gotta say I'm thrilled that you're thinking of using the ZUMBA program to get you moving again! You will be able to follow along at your own pace. Each move can be adjusted to your own level of fitness. I may be hopping, and you will be marching. That's fine! You'll still get all the healthy the benefits of class, and you'll be able to customize your workout to how you're feeling that particular day!
What kinds of benefits will I see? How much weight can I lose?
You will burn calories in every class-an estimated 400-1000 calories! ZUMBA fitness has thousands of big success stories, with people losing anywhere from 10, to more than 100 pounds! How many calories you burn and how much weight you lose depends on a number of things, including how often you come to class, how much intensity you put into the workout, how much weight you have to lose, your current fitness level, and how well you're taking care of yourself outside of class. As you're losing weight, you will also be making your heart and lungs stronger, toning your whole body, and helping your brain, too! More and more research supports the idea that exercise is excellent stress relief. So...Ditch the workout, JOIN THE PARTY!
ZUMBA fitness classes are made up of high and low intensitiy work. This is shown to be one of the most effective ways to exercise to increase cardiovascular strength, and promote weight loss. The cardio routines are set to Latin music, featuring salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and merengue rhythms. You'll be having such a great time with all that shakin' and shimmyin', you may forget that you are actually experiencing a serious cardio exercise class!
That sounds great, but I can't dance!
Remember, although many say Zumba classes feel like dance parties, the Zumba program is focused on fitness. The presentation and the music makes it fun, but you will get a serious workout! The cardio routhines include basic Latin dance steps. They repeat throughout several songs, so although it may take you more than one class to get all the steps, once you do, learning new songs will be easier. Before you know it, you'll be moving along with the music, in your own style, and having a blast! I understand it can be intimidating to try something new. Please know that as your instructor, I feel it's my job to make you feel comfortable and present the routines in a way that makes you have fun, and get a great workout-no stress! I will visually cue you on when and how to move. And, I monitor the class, and adapt steps when necessary to increase involvement. Please also know that at any given class, there will be people of all fitness levels, and all levels of experience with Zumba fitness! Everyone was a first-timer once. We all remember that feeling, and want to help you to love this form of exercise as much as we do. So...no worries!
OK...but it's been a while since I've done any exercise.
First, I've gotta say I'm thrilled that you're thinking of using the ZUMBA program to get you moving again! You will be able to follow along at your own pace. Each move can be adjusted to your own level of fitness. I may be hopping, and you will be marching. That's fine! You'll still get all the healthy the benefits of class, and you'll be able to customize your workout to how you're feeling that particular day!
What kinds of benefits will I see? How much weight can I lose?
You will burn calories in every class-an estimated 400-1000 calories! ZUMBA fitness has thousands of big success stories, with people losing anywhere from 10, to more than 100 pounds! How many calories you burn and how much weight you lose depends on a number of things, including how often you come to class, how much intensity you put into the workout, how much weight you have to lose, your current fitness level, and how well you're taking care of yourself outside of class. As you're losing weight, you will also be making your heart and lungs stronger, toning your whole body, and helping your brain, too! More and more research supports the idea that exercise is excellent stress relief. So...Ditch the workout, JOIN THE PARTY!
