Hello Everyone!
I just wanted to give you a few reasons why I love Zumba and why how it's different from any other workout you can do. Please don't misunderstand me, as long as you are getting out and being active, weather it's taking a small walk around your block or a few files on the treadmill. My boyfriend and I love to take hikes with his dog Brandi. But I just wanted to point out that Zumba can be so much more fun than a 15 minute walk or a hike. As I mentioned before in my previous posts, Zumba is a dance! You're working your legs when you do the cha-cha and/or jumping jacks. You are getting a workout in your arms when you are just moving them and getting them toned. In my previous post I told you how you can work your glutes and get a tighter behind by doing what? Squats!! Work that core by tightening your tummy when you bend. Now if that's not a workout I don't know what is!! If there is anything I left out or you feel is your 'problem area', let me know, I'm sure we cover it in class!
It also raises your heart rate which boosts your metabolism! Well, that's what I would imagine, I'm not exactly doing Zumba, but I do think it's a great form of exercise! Good post!
ReplyDeleteWhat Zumba moves are good for toning your upper back/shoulder area?
ReplyDeleteZumba definitely rises your heart rate and your metabolism. thanks for adding that important information.
ReplyDeleteworking on toning your upper back and shoulder area i would recommend something as easy as adding a shimmy, when you shake your shoulders and chest very fast or pretending to push or pull something.
ex: placing your arms above your head and pulling your arms down as if you were pulling weights. your hands should meet your ears when doing this exercise!