You should try Zumba at least once in your life: here’s why

I decided to try Zumba back in college out of curiosity. I had a slight idea of what it was. I heard people talk about it and a lot of them were very passionate. It was quite popular (not that i go for things that are trendy). What I experienced made me understand what the fuss was about.

It is not just dance

Don’t come to a Zumba class expecting something light or slow dancing. You are free to move however you want, but when you follow the teachers, the movements are quite fast most of the time. As a result, you get to experience a full body workout.

If you are looking for a way to lose weight, Zumba is the right way for you. It also helps with your cardiovascular health. You get to work your arms and legs the most as you dance as if it was weight lifting or running.

I remember doing moves where i had to hold my arms up and not put them down after a few minutes. My arms did hurt after, but i felt like my muscles changed for the better.

Zumba is an aerobic exercise that is fun as well (not that other workouts are not). You get to build a community. You don’t feel embarrassed to dance. You forget that you are working out. Free to be yourself. You can make a mistake and it is ok. No judging. The instructors are often very enthusiastic which makes you crave to come to more classes.

No, it is not just a girl’s type of workout

Yes, Zumba is dominated by women. However, men do this too. Some instructors are men and those who love to dance do participate.

Anyone is welcomed and stereotyping is unnecessary.

It does get awkward at first when doing it for the first time, but no one cares that much. It is no one’s place to make others feel excluded.

Zumba is truly one of a kind. I should do it more often, despite how exhausting it can be.

I definitely recommend going to a Zumba class with latino instructors for extra fun like the fiestafitsisters.