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What is Zumba®????

 

Lets face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding, beneficial working out can be lots of things, but it's never been known to be much fun UNTIL NOW!

 

Zumba® fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

 

The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms, and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got Zumba®!

 

In the past years Zumba® has become nothing short of a revolution. Coining the concept of fitness-party™ and making fitness fun, Zumba® has spread like wild-fire, and has positioned itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness.

 

As of July 08, Zumba® has a rapidly growing community of over 20,000 trained instructors in thirty-five countries, sold millions of DVD's, and changed the lives of millions of Zumba® Fanatics worldwide.

 

Why? Because it's the best party around.

 

Information taken from www.zumba.com

F.A.Q 

Do I need to know how to dance?
No!  You do not need any previous dance experience.  If you love music, this is the class for you!  All you need is a fun attitude!  The basics are taught to you.  If you do happen to have dance experience, this is a good way to add newly learned moves and styles to your experience.

Who is Lisa?
I am Lisa Yeager, a certified Zumba® fitness instructor with over 15 years experience in various forms of dance.  I love to dance, and I spent my childhood and teen years in dance training. 


What kind of workout should I expect?
Zumba® is a high/low impact cardiovascular fitness class.  Be prepared to sweat, learn new moves and have fun!  You should move at your own pace, and you will get out of the class what you put into it.  The class lasts one hour.  It is intended to be a party-like atmosphere, so unlike a regular fitness class, there is little to no verbal cueing, so watch my arms and body language.  You will begin with a 5-10 minute warm up to get your body for what is to come.  Then you will spend the next 40 minutes moving your body to all types of rhythms.  Finally you will cool down and stretch for the last 10 minutes.

What are the benefits of Zumba® ?
It's fun, and burns approximately 500 calories per hour and it is great cardiovascular exercise with moderate impact.  The music is programmed to go from medium paced to very fast, then back down again making it easy to keep up.  Zumba® also engages your core (torso) muscles more than some other exercises do, thanks to a lot of waist and hip movement.

What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothes that you can move in (workout clothes).  Because you will be twisting, pivoting and sliding, the best shoes for Zumba® are supportive cross trainer with not much rubber at the bottom.  No bare feet, please.

What should I bring?
Lots of water!  Remember to stay hydrated before, during and after class.
A towel!  You will be sweating and having fun!
A friend!  Get friends to come with you to Zumba® class, this just makes the experience more fun enjoyable and gives you the extra boost to stay motivated and fulfill your fitness goals!

I can't get the steps, what should I do?
Don't worry!  This is not a dance contest and no one is judging your skills!  Just make up something else and keep moving.  No one is looking at you, because they are to busy looking at themselves and having fun!  The good news is that after you come to class a few times you will be able to do it without thinking.  Then once you learn the movements, USE YOUR BODY AND FEEL THE MUSIC!   Also, do not get frustrated if your hips and body does not move like mine or someone else's--everyone is different and will move in their own way.

 

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Testimontials
 
Today was my second class with Lisa, and I'm already seeing results!  I lost a couple of pounds, and I feel great.  The best part is that it's a lot of fun, doing the dance moves, that it doesn't feel like I'm working at all!  I know I'm working hard though because I'm sweating and feel that (good) soreness afterwards. ~ Lani

 
I have taken Zumba® from two other instructors and I haven't enjoyed Zumba like I do with Lisa. ~ Christine
 
After taking Zumba® at other studios, I find that Lisa gives the most enjoyable class. ~ Jen
 
I've never enjoyed a fitness class so much in my life! My children couldn't stop talking about Zumba®!! I've told all my friends to sign up! ~ Arlene
 
Zumba® is AWESOME!!! Sweat + Fun + Sweat + Laughter + Sweat + Friends + A little more sweat = AWESOME!!! ~ Heather