Zumba - Balanced Review

 

Exercise is so widely regarded by so many as pain, punishment, drudgery....and many forms of exercise offer little more than just that. But the Zumba workout is....dancing! And dancing is....fun! Zumba is an exercise program that blends Latin dance with traditional aerobics, set to hip shaking dance music. It was created in the 1990s by a fitness trainer and choreographer named Alberto "Beto" Perez. As legend goes, Beto arrived to teach an aerobics class, only to discover he'd forgotten his traditional workout music tapes. So he grabbed the salsa and merengue music he had in his car, retooled his class for the more dance-friendly tunes....and an empire was born. An hour long workout can consist of everything from tango and cha-cha moves to belly dancing, against a soundtrack ranging from salsa and merengue to snippets of hi-hop. You can Zumba along with a DVD in your living room, or possibly find classes taught by certified instructors at your local gym. It's been speculated that the increasing popularity of the television smash "Dancing With The Stars" has contributed to the recent rise in Zumba's popularity, and its growing inclusion in health club class schedules worldwide. The DWTS celebrity participants have all been widely quoted publicly on the weight loss and overall improved fitness levels they achieved through the dance practices and routines the show required.

The at-home program consists of videos which focus on basic steps and more advanced moves, and a book of Beto's healthy recipes and tips. The 30 day trial is free for s/h of $6.95, the total cost is $59.95 which can be split into three payments. Zumba by Beto is a widely aired television infomercial product that's sold at www.zumbafitness.com and other outlets like amazon.com

You've heard it before but it bears repeating: Learning to enjoy exercise is by far the most important element for long-term weight loss success. I think Zumba is fantastic for one reason: the workouts are substantive and FUN. Seriously. Has dancing ever bummed you out? Ever failed to bring a smile to your face? Life is stressful. This economic climate is frightening and depressing. Are you spontaneously dancing in your kitchen? If you are, then lucky you. If, like most of us, you're not - hit a Zumba class or pop in a DVD. Burn off some calories AND some stress.

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