What is Zumba

Zumba is an internationally popular fitness program. The word "Zumba" is originally from a Colombian slang word meaning "fast movement". A 60-minute Zumba class is divided into stages of varying rhythmic intensity, making it relaxing and fun even for those with no dance background.

The "hybrid" dance was born out of improvisation by a fitness instructor. More than ten years ago, one day, Colombia's famous fitness instructor Beto Perez into the gym is ready to class, he suddenly realized that he forgot to bring fitness special music. In a hurry, Perez grabbed a few boxes of tapes from the car, which are very traditional Latin music and dance music. Classes, Perez hard improvisation, according to the music beat design action, I did not expect this save makes Zumba style overnight, and out of hand, become the most popular sports program in the gym where Perez. Zumba's movement is characterized by its frenetic rhythm and body movements: jumping, arm waving, hip twisting, clapping, head tossing, just like a dance party in a bar. Such a large intensity of exercise has a superior effect on weight loss and body shaping. During the workout, people can dance to the song while working out. Some practitioners say they can burn more than 700 calories per session and always sweat profusely afterward. "You don't have to embarrass yourself to lose weight," says Alberto Perlman, president of Zumba Fitness, "It's like hiding pills in sugar snap peas."