Zumba – Ditch the workout – join the party!
Written by Vicky on 28th September 2009
Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class for all fitness levels to attend. You do not have to be a dancer or fitness fanatic to attend but just the ability to let go, have fun and shake that booty!
I attended a Zumba training course to find out more and become fully qualified to run these classes in the brand new Aztec Studio at TLH Leisure Resort in Torquay. The course itself was held in Basingstoke and started at 8am to 5pm, and on a Sunday!! It was an intense crash course of the practical and theory behind the magic that is Zumba! I firstly took part in a master class which is similar to what I will be teaching you. I have attended many fitness/ dance classes/ courses and workshops but none quite like this! The emphasis was on the joy of movement to funky, spicy tracks and to literally have a laugh! All while burning fat, toning up and sculpting the body and the best part, without even realising, can’t be bad, eh! If mistakes were made it really didn’t matter as long as you were moving and have fun. On the course itself the age range was from 18 to 65 and that was for instructing! Every movement is designed for everyone, all ages and all abilities, it’s easy and effective and everyone has a good time.
For me, the music is probably the most important part to a work-out to get your clients motivated, in the master class of 50, let me tell you no-one was lacking in any way! The music is such a fantastic mix covering Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton to name just a-few. The moves themselves are very easy but still fresh and exciting. The founder of Zumba, ‘Beto Perez’ even has signature moves which I will certainly be adding to my programme. Being a dancer, I was surprised that there were even some styles I had never heard of, but it really didn’t matter, the music gets you moving gives you the feel good factor and really makes you shake your thang!
The whole day was thoroughly enjoyable and I really can’t wait to get into the new Aztec Studio and get the party started along with you guys!
I hope to see you there
Find out about our brand NEW Aztec Studio and the new exercise timetable, including Zumba from Aztec Reception 01803 400190
was wondering how much it costs a class? At zumba.
Hi
Zumba Classes are £4.00 per session for non-Aztec members, £3.00 if you are an Aztec Club member. Our latest studio timetable is available as a download on our website.