Zumba Dance
Zumba dancing is a cardio workout that combines Latin dance moves such as cha cha, meringue and salsa with aerobics. It was created by Alberto Perez, a well-known personal trainer from Cali in Columbia. This dance movement has a huge following because it is fun, offers a great basic workout and can be learnt by anyone.
As Zumba dance steps are simple, they are ideal for beginners and people who love dancing. Workouts consist of three or four repetitive moves per song. Most people find classes more exciting in a group setting. Clapping, working out and dancing makes Zumba more like enjoying yourself in a dance club with a group of friends. At Dance Singapore, you have the benefit of privacy with our customised private classes. The only things you need to participate in Zumba dancing classes are proper footwear and some upbeat music.
You can just put on your regular gym shoes but if you want to wear proper attire, you can buy shoes that are specifically designed for dancing on hardwood floor. The ideal shoes to wear are those which offer adequate ankle support and have flexible soles, because you will be dancing on the balls of your feet and toes most of the time.
Zumba dancing offers many health benefits because it helps you exercise. It can help you shape your body, lose weight and make new friends as you enjoy yourself. The simple dance steps and movement involved combined with upbeat, energized music results in a great cardiovascular workout routine. After engaging in Zumba dance classes for a number of weeks, you will start noticing positive changes in your body.
The other benefits include improved bone density, better balance, lowered blood pressure and increased stamina. It also offers mental benefits by increasing blood flow to the brain. To get the most out of Zumba fitness classes, you should let go of all your inhibitions. This is the reason why it is advisable to take these classes with your friends – so that you can encourage each other. Experimenting with different dance moves is wise because that is what helps you tone and tighten your muscles.
It is possible to burn from 350 to 900 calories in an hour of class as it will involve high intensity routine. Zumba dance classes are available for a number of fitness levels but students of all fitness levels can join. You can choose to perform certain easy moves and skip those that may need a higher fitness level.
Choosing to start Zumba with Dance Singapore is a great idea for it can help you achieve your weight loss goals in a fun way. Zumba classes will provide you with energy and motivate you to continue until you achieve your fitness goals. It can also help you live a healthy life because it helps to relieve stress, lower cholesterol levels and prevents obesity.
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