Zumba literally means “moving quickly and having fun,” and we all could use a bit more of that in our lives.

Zumba originated in Columbia in the 1990s and was introduced as an aerobic fitness program by choreographer and dancer Beto Perez and two other entrepreneurs, Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion.

Zumba, as a danced-based fitness exercise, has gained popularity throughout the world because it’s full of energy, yet has a fun-loving style. It is a combination of belly dancing, hip hop and various other Latin dance moves like salsa, meringue, cumbia, reggaeton, calypso, soca, samba, African, cha-cha, etc.

Zumba is suitable for all ages, adults and children alike. It is considered as an ultimate fitness choice, since it is a mixture of cardiovascular training along with strength training. Since Zumba incorporates easy-to-follow dance steps, it does not seem like a workout at all, and people enjoy it so much they tend to work out longer, burning more calories.

Due to the high intensity of this aerobic fitness program, it is possible to burn 700 to 900 calories in a single workout. A typical class is one hour in length and can easily be done from the comfort of your home.

The Zumba dance style features interval training sessions, where both slow and fast combinations of moves are incorporated along with resistance training to tone and sculpt the body. Interval training sessions mostly combine aerobic with anaerobic training that targets the training zone of your target heart rate.

The anaerobic interval training is suitable mostly for advanced users and the intensity level can reach somewhere between 85-100% of maximum heart rate. Some instructors include strength training in combination with the Zumba movements to provide a complete core workout as well.

Since the style of Zumba is so unique with a feel happy and feel good attitude, it not only helps to train the body but the mind and spirit as well. It is the perfect means of changing a person’s sedentary lifestyle and gain long-term health benefits.

Zumba involves a lot of sweating and high energy expenditure, since this dance form usually constitutes music beats of 135 and 148 beats per minute. This energetic form of exercise has many other benefits like targeting the abs and back to strengthen and sculpt the torso.

Moreover, it helps to reshape all parts of the body including the arms, hips, legs, heart and the entire mind. Weight loss is one of biggest advantages of Zumba for people suffering from obesity.

Zumba exercise programs combined with a proper nutritious diet have become the ultimate health solution for many fitness enthusiasts and health conscious people around the world.

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