What Have You Got To Lose?

Here's one of my favorite Zumba® songs to dance to! This is not me in the video, nor is it my video. The moves are a little different than what I do, but it's still fun. GET OFF THE C0UCH, turn it up and try it out!

WHAT HAVE I GOT TO LOSE?

.nothing but weight.

Which Zumba® Class Is Best For You

You might not have known, but there are many different types of Zumba® classes that fit perfectly for your age or what type of workout you'd like to focus on.

ZUMBA® FITNESS: I attend this type of Zumba® class. It's just your regular fitness dance that welcomes anyone of all ages.

 ZUMBA GOLD®: this class is for the baby boomers. It's a slower pace and easy-to-follow moves.

 ZUMBA® TONING: this class is based on body sculpting. To high-energy cardio, to focus on your arms, abs, glutes and thighs.

AQUA ZUMBA®: Also known as the Zumba 'pool party'. Water based workout that's cardio conditioning and body toning.

ZUMBATOMIC®: Designed for kids (ages 4-12). Kid friendly routines with all the music kids love. Parents love Zumbatomic® because it boosts kids self esteem and their self talk. Parents also love Zumbatomic because it gives them an excuse to go to the gym.

ZUMBA® IN THE CIRCUIT: 30 minutes of high-energy with a series of strength exercises at timed intervals

• What's the difference between Zumba® and Zumba® in the Circuit?

Zumba® is usually 60 minutes, if you want the quick workout, Zumba® in the Circuit is only 30 minutes of a fast and effective workout.

ZUMBA® GOLD TONING: great for baby boomers and beginners! Zumba® Gold Toning helps build muscle strength, increases bone density and improves mobility.

ZUMBA SENTAO: chair based choreography to strengthen, balance and stabilize your core. Grab a chair and shimmy and shake as you work your core.

Now that you know about each individual Zumba® class, which fits best for you?

Are You Motivated?

MOTIVATION is the most important key to Zumba®. 

I'm curious, who/what motivates Y0U?

Here are some ways I stay motivated:

• SET YOURSELF A G0AL--ideal weight, or how many times you want to attend Zumba® a week
• REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT--make some friends when you go to class or introduce yourself to the instructor and make your self known.
• ARE YOU GETTING RESULTS?
• STAY COMMITTED!!
• WAS THAT A GREAT WORKOUT OR WHAT? HOW DO YOU FEEL AFTER?
• ALWAYS PRACTICE YOUR SELF TALK! 'I can do it! keep going! _ more minutes!

'YESTERDAY YOU SAID TOMORROW'

Zumba 101

It's almost April and thank goodness spring is here! I don't know about you, but I'm ready to put my ice scraper away and pull out my flip flops. Want to get a jump start on summer by getting into shape now?

Zumba® is a fun and effective way to shed that winter weight. What is Zumba®? Where can I even Zumba® at? How is Zumba® going to be any different from running on the treadmill or my regular routine? All you're questions will hopefully be answered soon!

Zumba® is a fitness program that combines Latin music along with different kinds of music. Also known as a 'fitness dance party'. I personally enjoy hip-hop or today's pop music. Check your local YMCA or closest gym near you to see if they have any Zumba® classes. You could even have a Zumba® Fitness Studio and you didn't even know it. Once you find a place that has the classes, call the number provided or look up the schedule online for when to attend. Things I would bring to class are:

• workout pants/ yoga pants
• A t-shirt or dri-fit shirt will be just fine (I like to wear a sweatshirt too so i can sweat more) or if you want to really get in the spirit here are some cute zumba tops.
• Make sure you have a good pair of tennis shoes too, you'll be dancing for 60 minutes or less depending on the class.
• Most important, you cannot forget your water! here's the water bottle my boyfriend got me for Valentine's Day. I love it because it filters the water and keeps it cold. Also my favorite thing about the bottle, it has numbers 1-10 so I can keep track on how many bottles of water I can drink in a day!

Make sure you're staying hydrated and keeping water on you all the time even when your not doing Zumba®. By eliminating pop and just drinking water, you can lose weight.

My number one rule you must do when you attend Zumba® is to HAVE FUN!! Don't worry about who is around you, or what steps your getting wrong just enjoy the fact that you're burning calories and loosing weight!

Has it been a long day and you don't feel like getting out?

workout at home----->NO EXCUSES!