Fitness Friday #1 – Zumba

New series on the Fit for Life blog! Each Friday, I’ll write a new fitness focus post (Focus is my 2015 word!). Sometimes, I will focus on a thought of the day, or a move you can try, or a class. Stay tuned each Friday for new fitness-related content.

I started taking Zumba classes in January 2009. Four months later, I registered for Basic I training and became a licensed Zumba instructor. Since then, I’ve taken courses in Basics II, toning, group fitness, and ventured into BeachBody programs – Insanity, Turbo Kick, and PiYo Live.

Zumba is addicting. You’re moving, there’s great music, it’s a party-like atmosphere. You don’t even realize you’re working hard and burning calories! How awesome is that for a fitness class?

Zumba, in a few more words:

It’s fun, high energy, gets you moving, and is performed in a group atmosphere (read: makes you accountable for coming to class). Anyone can do it and there are even speciality classes like Zumba for kids (Zumbatomic), Zumba Gold, Zumba Step, Aqua Zumba, and a Zumba Chair class.

You’ll move like you’ve never moved before, and pick up some swank dance steps to take with you anywhere. The hypnotic music incorporates beats from all over the globe. I always try to throw in current billboard hits, too.

No two Zumba classes are alike. Instructors add their own flavor, their own emphasis, and their own music (the Zumba home office sends us tunes to share each month).

Give Zumba a try! Join the Party. Check out my Fitness Class Schedule to see when Zumba is offered with me in Chestertown. Don’t live in Chestertown? Zumba is offered all over the globe. Find a class near you!

I’ve written a few other posts about Zumba! No surprise, since it’s been a big part of my life for the past 6 years.

5 Things I’ve Learned as a Zumba Fitness Instructor
Leading a Zumba Class at Healthy Living Summit 2012
What is Zumba?
My launch at Kent Athletic & Wellness Center
My First Zumba Jam