What is Zumba®?
Zumba® is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that fuses Latin and international music and movements to create a dynamic workout that is FUN and EASY TO DO!
Who created Zumba®?
The creative genius behind Zumba® is Beto Perez. Beto began dancing as a young boy in Columbia. An accomplished fitness professional, dancer and choreographer, Beto, created Zumba® as a result of improvising when he forgot his traditional aerobics music for his fitness class one day. He used his personal, Latin music instead of his traditional aerobic tapes to teach his class. The class was a hit!
Beto moved from his native country of Columbia to the United States in 2000. He continued to work hard while living in Miami and by 2002 Zumba Fitness, LLC was created. Beto and Zumba’s® philosophy is that fitness should be fun, effective and easy-to-do. Zumba’s® success around the world is a clear indication that their company philosophy rings true.
Why do participants love Zumba® ?
Anyone can participate. The classes are designed for all levels and ages of participants; for dancers and non-dancers alike. Zumba® has classes for kids through active older adults. You don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy Zumba®; you just have to have a great attitude and willingness to have fun. Zumba® was created out of Beto’s passion for music, dance and fitness. He wanted fitness to “be fun” and effective. Zumba® participants learn very quickly that this philosophy rings true in class. They get positive results with the workout which keeps them interested and committed. Many students have said, “It doesn’t feel like I’m exercising”. Zumba® creates a non-intimidating workout environment where everyone feels accepted for who they are regardless of age, ability and/or fitness level.
What makes Zumba® so effective?
Zumba® is designed to be the most time efficient workout possible. Within a Zumba® class you will get the benefits of a cardio and body toning workout all in one. The intermittent fast and slow rhythms of the class combined with resistance training movements give participants the most time efficient workout possible. Zumba® uses movements throughout the class that challenge your core, balance, flexibility and muscular and cardio endurance. The intoxicating music and the fun movements make it easy to love. What better way to release stress than “dance” your cares and worries away for an hour. It’s a great workout for the mind, body and soul.
The goal is simple; the creators of Zumba® want people to be healthy, to want to workout and love working out. So Ditch the Workout, Join the Party®! Come check out a Zumba® class today! Visit my calendar for my class times and locations.
To learn more about Beto Perez and Zumba® Fitness or to become an Zumba® instructor visit www.zumba.com
