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Majesco has revealed that it seeks to spend a part of the accumulated amounts in the success of Zumba Fitness on the acquisition of new talents of the United Kingdom and Europe and invited studios to the height it new ideas.
European PR and Marketing Director Emily Bryce - Williams, appointed in December 2011, said GamesIndustry International that the editor wishes to prove its credentials as a company capable of create international success and reinvest produced Zumba in the search for the next shot.
"It is important to me that people know what is capable of global publisher of video games, Majesco", said Bryce-Williams.
"In terms of new strategies, we are really interested in working with small studios that have a focus on the digital titles and we explore all our options at the present time in the social area, games and iOS, in fact, we recently acquired our own social game development studio in the United States." In new products and discussion, we signed a few fantastic licenses already this year will be announced shortly and something that we are doing now is to assess what platforms they are best suited.
"Video games are no longer a development strategy simple cross-platform". There are so many platforms to work on, now we must ensure that we are always choose the right platform for the game and the public that we are targeting. We are still very cravings to talk to the studios who are qualified, passionate and driven and have their own titles, they are working on that.
"Zumba has certainly opened a considerable amount of growth opportunities for us and we are in some enviable position in that we have money to invest, but we also have the luxury to take our time with what partners, we work with the choice.
"Our goal is to find matches solid for us as a company in terms of labour relations and which means I hope that we will be able to find developers that are happy and excited to work with us." Launch of a title as Zumba proves that we are able to carry out around the world and we would like to use that as an example of what we can move forward with our upcoming releases. »
Zumba Fitness has been a huge success at the United Kingdom, to capitalize on a release was the year quiet period last stay at the top of the map of detail for the month. This success brings ports Move and Kinect of the original of the Wii.
Zumba has been distributed to the United Kingdom and Europe by 505 Games, experience said Bryce-Williams was vital and educational, but led to the company that extends its ambitions to become a global publisher in its own right.
"505 Games has been a fantastic partner to work with, they have offices in the territories European key that we need and they are of the same size and position for us as a business," continues Bryce-Williams.
"In partnership with them has given us the best chance of success through the PAL territories and godmother of their extensive knowledge of local level through our experience and skills to Majesco has meant that Zumba has had the best possible support in the whole of European launch."
"The fact that the Zumba was such a huge success means that we have internal restructuring and restrategise to take account of growth that releasing a very successful product brings to a company of our size." We are really proud of what we've done over the past 18 months and our new mission is to use our strong financial position and experienced infrastructure to get out and find new products on a basis both global and pan-European. »
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Zumba Fitness Majesco editor has obtained the rights to create games based on American Idol of Freemantle.
"American Idol has created reality television singing format of the competition that defines a whole genre and became a massive pop culture phenomenon," said Jesse Sutton, Majesco CEO.
"This brand of exciting entertainment has a base of loyal and active fans that generated billions of votes since the launched series." This kind of unprecedented commitment offers a unique opportunity for us to introduce new interactive experiences that develop these social ties. »
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Revenues show slight decline as people's fitness franchise hits 7 million sales
Financial results of Majesco were once more supported by the Zumba Fitness continuing popularity, even if the income of the company fell slightly year after year.
For the quarter ending April 30, 2012, the company posted $ 30.4 million dollars, or 5% of the income for the year of $ 32.1 million. Net profits were $, up to $ 2.12 million 2.7 million during the same period last year.
Performance of the company outside the United States improved considerablly, with international revenues climb to more than 100 percent on year to $ 6.5 million - nearly one quarter of the total revenues for the period.
"While the whole retail interactive entertainment environment remains difficult in Europe and North America, we are happy to announce that in the second quarter, Zumba Fitness sales remained strong, and Majesco delivered another quarter profitable," says CEO Jesse Sutton.
"Zumba Fitness has now sold over 7 million units worldwide and is the second best selling game of fitness of all time."
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The Olympic flame may have passed through Granite City but a memorable summer of sport in the city is still waiting with Golden games this week.
While leading the world athletes will go gold in London this summer, Aberdeen City Council is on the lookout for some great walleye with its free festival of sport for most 65 s of the city.
The Golden games, held in the city of tomorrow and Thursday, is designed to promote active ageing, by encouraging the people over 65 to take part in the program of two days of events which includes fishing, tennis, golf, Zumba, health and city walks first pentathlon of the nursing home.
The events are all free to enter and hundreds more 65 s in the city have already signed the varied programme of events. But, as the clock ticks down there is still time to align to the last remaining places at events, including tennis, angling, aqua zumba, Aberdeen first session of zumba holder of the Chair and the Swedish exercise to music.
Coordinator of the social protection and welfare Advisor Len Ironside EPC said: "The Olympic year of London 2012 Games Golden presents a fantastic opportunity for the participants to try something new, review a past-time former, favorite, get involved and experience the enduring benefit to participate."
"Purpose of the games against age discrimination, to overcome age stereotypes and obstacles for the elderly continue to participate in a range of activities throughout the city.
"The program has been lot of success so far but with the last few remaining spaces I would encourage family and friends to encourage someone, they know who is aged over 65, to see what is still on offer."
"I hope that everyone involved in the 2012 Games Golden has the fantastic time and everyone wants to take part the best of luck in all events."
Fred McBride, Aberdeen City Council, the Director of social welfare and well-being, said: "the games Golden calendar was developed together to promote activities that will contribute to combating discrimination of age, overcome stereotypes related to age and eliminate the obstacles to continue to take part in a range of activities throughout the city."
"These games is more than participation.". They are not just being physically active but about residents encouraging to continue to participate in the social, economic, cultural and civic affairs. »
Gold games have been created and coordinated by Aberdeen City Council, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen Sports and Aberdeen Sports Village.
To reserve your place for free games Golden contact Beverley Johnson 01224 523135 or email bjohnson@aberdeencity.gov.uk
The Golden Games program is also available online at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
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Fitness Professor braved the rain today to seek men on the street.
It will make you you dance in the rain...Norwich Zumba Queen owner Sallie - Anne Sadler, 37, was running decorous, stop passing and inviting them to join her for a taste of fitness energetic craze Zumba.
Fitness guru, said: "we are trying to get men in dance form." Zumba was created by a man so I don't know why men do not want to come, it is good many fun and burns calories, gets you adapt.
"We had a few guys have a little go, some are a little shy, more some of them go to work."
"I do not think they are too ready to Zumba half seven o'clock in the morning!
Zumba is held at various locations throughout the city and is described as an exhilarating and effective, easy to follow, Latin inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party, which combines international music.
It is now the most important program of dance-fitness with more than 10 million people following Zumba classes at more than 90 sites in more than 110 countries of the world.
• Visit www.zumbaqueennorwich.com or contact Sallie-Anne on the www.sallie-anne4fitness.co.uk or 07793 908361.
WORTHINGTON - Only some of the action at the Festival of music, pure and simple and the regatta Worthington annual windsurfing arrived on Lake Okabena.
And, in the thirteenth year of this event, one of the activities the increasingly popular taste is a class of Zumba opened, led by certified instructor America Vergara at 11 a.m. Saturday and again at 1 p.m. Sunday.
"Go, show me that you can shake," urged de Vergara, vigorously, it demonstrates the Latin dance moves at approximately 40 participants before a crowd of fun to look at under the Sun of midday on Saturday.
Several men of a certain age joined valiantly in training, Dana Larson, a passionate Zumba and 31 year old mother of three, said felt more "like a party."
In a city as diverse as Worthington, Zumba time offered a dose of culture for some and a taste of home to others.
"This is my music," breathed Sheny Benitez after a fast-paced number. "It gets moving me and I like that.".
Benitez, now a long-standing Worthington resident, was born in the Guatemala. It works at any time fitness and walking his dog regularly, but about two months ago added Benitez that Vergara s Saturday morning course Zumba to of BenLee his routine as well.
On the other end of the spectrum was Weg of Jennifer blond, blue-eyed, which generally runs or walks of fitness but Zumba said, "it is a little - not much - rhythm and culture, in my training."
Even former teacher of Worthington Dorothy Hagemann tried a bit of Zumba after watching the smile, the participants of sweating for a while.
"I love dancing, and if Steve Dudley can do, I can do," Hagemann said.
A couple of hot Zumba dancers literally jumped in the Lake after the Saturday session, where they were in good company with toddlers dressed in underwear, children in shorts and other more traditional swimsuits.
Several participants was walking along the beach with windsurfing of large cups of lemonade fresh-pressed, discouraged in their enjoyment of the refreshing drink by the labels of price of $3 and $5.
A good number of people also tried a vendor food new Worthington - people of Kettlekorn Kastle of Crooks, S.D., who sells not only corn kettlecorn and caramel, but also hand ice cream in flavors ranging from vanilla to pina colada cake cheese to the strawberries.
"We have done this for a year, and we travel to festivals like that around the area," said Myron Scharkey. Scharkey, his wife, Carole, and a friend of the family has worked hard to keep the crowds with their treats sweet over the weekend. "We have installation kettlecorn more elite in the Midwest," Scharkey shared with pride.
The Scharkeys were impressed by the regatta of Worthington and music festival and already projects to come back next year in June and also King Turkey day in 2013.
A more discrete operation but not less enthusiastic was just across from Lake Avenue near the Nobles County Dispatch Mobile Unit, where Group youth youth of the Lutheran Church of St. Matthew, with Advisor Bill Knigge, serving lunches for the boards for sailing.
"We do this as a general fundraiser, but this year, that our group is going to Colorado and downtown Minneapolis," said Knigge. Youth Group provided chips, bananas and water with about 80 of their "famous" hoagies; they have been together for six or seven years, noted Knigge.
"Our secret ingredient is what all children wear smiles when they the hoagies", revealed Knigge.
Jewelry, sold by Gail Gruis of Fulda and the stained glass windows were among the offers of artists along the Lake over the weekend.
A seller of return, Gruis said she liked the new positioning of the tents of artisans, who were more placed near trucks stage and main food this year than before.
"It's a little hard, but there was more than traffic," it said it was among his creations of jewellery and mosaic stained, oven-fired. Gruis stand has also made crafts made of recycled glass and bottles of wine or beer.
"They can be used as spoon rests, candy or relish dishes - whatever people want, or some may be hung for decoration,"Gruis said, give suggestions for its unique items."
An outstanding piece on the stand of Gruis is a plate of glass melted on a theme of multicolor Southwest incorporating a cactus, desert flowers, birds and clouds.
"Just design came to me one day when I was doing anything," she said.
And it is with the windsurfing Regatta and Festival of music pure and simple: a popular activity in summer with a regional draw coming from what some people were "something else" - windsurfing.
BILLINGS - Joseph Briggs said that it is not the spirit being the lone male in the Zumba class.
"It's a little scary from time to time, but I know there are much more of the guys that make the Zumba, just not in this gym room," said Briggs.
Some used to describe him as shy, but now, with the Zumba. Briggs said he does feel not self-conscience of class, even as a single guy getting down on the dance floor.
"If you mess up it is not because I guarantee you, very few people will know every single gesture.". If everyone is wasting. »
"It is unbelievable," said Marianne Brockhausen, a Zumba instructor at any time in Fitness. "Joe is a source of inspiration for everyone who comes to class." I had another guy of couple who showed up to class just seen there and they may think that it is OK to take a Zumba class. »
Brockhausen describes Zumba training as a fitness party dance Latin inspiration. She said people can burn between 400 and 700 calories in a class in an hour.
"Come and try class because it is attractive," said. "Once you try it, we will see you again, I promise."
Joseph said that he tries to do step to miss a class.
"Zumba type of makes it more fun for remain you more likely to go and to do."
Anytime Fitness begins a Zumba class for children ages 4 to 12. The said female trend Zumba instructor can change even more, as all children in the first class were boys.
Anytime Fitness offers eight Zumba classes. Instructors, has stated that the first class is always free to try. Contact anytime Fitness at 406-839-9060 learn more about Zumba classes for children and adults.
Everyone grew up dreaming of things that they would like to achieve. Time brings awareness that most of the dreams will not occur. For former Ridge Middle School English Teacher Nancy Gibson, time made its closer to the realization of a dream for a long time to build a sanctuary for animals.
"" I realized that it one day thing does not work when you are 60 years of age ", said Ms. Gibson."
Only a few months and a few thousand dollars of its objective, Mrs. Gibson organize a Zumba event Friday, June 15, at 6 pm at the East Ridge Middle School gym.
Proceeds from the event will go to the construction of its Animal Manor in Port Jervis, N.Y.
Ms. Gibson teaches English in the Ridgefield school system for 33 years, 16 years spending at Ridgefield High School and 17 to the ridge is Middle School.
With the passage of each year, Ms. Gibson found that his dream was slowly escape from his claws.
Then she decided that it was time to take control of his life and his dream to build a sanctuary for animals.
Ms. Gibson was inspired by a visit to Utah from the Southwest there three summers, where she saw the refuge managed by best friends Animal Society, a groups of welfare of the most popular animals in America.
Best friends sanctuary for abused and abandoned animals offers a home of about 1,700 dogs, cats and other animals.
Inspired, she came home and asked the status of a non-profit 501 exempt of tax.
During the year, that it took to get approved non-profit status, Ms. Gibson has sought the perfect property allow the sanctuary. She finally found all what she wanted in Port Jervis, N.Y.
"These 90 acres had a pasture, a beautiful stream and even a small mountain", she said. "It was perfect for animals."
Having recently inherited a sum of money, Ms. Gibson bought the property.
The next step was to find a builder and architect to create a site map, which is now in the process of obtaining approved by the authorities of the Port Jervis. After approval, the construction should not take more than two months.
"It will be a building of cat that will essentially be a House with different parts and a porch outdoors, which I know that cats love," said Ms. Gibson.
Octagonal shelter dog will consist of six large rooms that will allow dogs of family life. Connected to each room will be closed games areas that dogs can access through a small door.
The barn House of goats, ducks and, hopefully, pigs. Manor of the animal will be a no-kill, no cage sanctuary. Animals that do not get adopted will find Manor Animal a home where they can live forever.
"Sanctuaries should be where people buy their pets," she said. "Here, the animals are treated right."
As soon as the House on the property was built, Ms. Gibson will move to the Manor House of the Animal with its 23 animals - a sporadic list consisting of dogs, cats, goats, ducks and birds.
With June 15 event Zumba, friends help him raise money for the sanctuary.
"Three wonderful aerobics instructors, Jenny Conciatore, Naomi Riek and Michela Rossi Ford, offered to do this for me." "This is my first attempt of a staff," she said.
"I really hope that people will take into account go to animalmanor.org to purchase tickets for the event", said Ms. Gibson.
Tickets are $ 25 for general admission, $30 for VIP and $40 for VIPGOLD.
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The "party yourself fit Zumba Fundraiser" made its mark to the Regent in Riverview as the first major event of the Club of women newly formed of Riverview.
The club attracts women in Riverview, primarily, but also of other communities, including Seffner, Ruskin, Brandon and Bloomingdale, said Daisy Vega, the President of the event.
"This is our first event and it is very effective for the time being, said Vega, the collection of funds was to obtain current June 9." "I took Zumba because I am a bubbly person."
Damaris de Jesus has served as instructor Zumba, giving reasons to love the Zumba, a program of dance-fitness of Latin inspiration, burning calories, developed by Alberto "Beto" Perez in Colombia during the 1990s.
"First of all, the passion," said. "The passion of the instructor feeds the passion of students."
More to love? "The music, feel the music and body, love", she added. "And you do not know how dance Zumba love.".
The Club of women of Riverview, incorporated as a non-profit in April, is the result of small business owners, Jeanne Burkeson, now Chairman of the Group of the Charter and Donna Lee Fore, Club vice President. In the two months, members of the club have increase 30 paid members.
The club meets monthly for lunch but could evolve into more than meetings that the group develops.
Objective of the club is to raise funds for the community concerns and serve as a vehicle for networking.
Zumba fundraiser was a Fund of scholarships for students of Riverview High school.
Contribution to the club costs $25 per year.
Fore is co-owner of PF Auto Glass of Riverview and elected President of the Chamber of Commerce Riverview.
Burkeson and her husband, Joe, run Square-One, Services of Inspection, a Riverview home inspection company.
For more information on adhering to the club, or for bookings for the next lunch, contact Fore at 813-528-0902 or by e-mail contact@pfautoglass.com.
New video games mixing music with promise of real action for the couch, turning players off the coast was basketball and "real packagers" to help new moms to tighten their stomach.
"NBA Baller Beats" of claim to be the first video to incorporate balloons of basketball in action, challenging players dribble in time with high energy music, to mark points.
Video game faucets in the capabilities of Kinect motion detection accessories for controllers of Xbox 360 challenge players to bounce balls synchronized with the screen of cues and even make stunts as passing in the back or between the legs.
"Kinect knows everything you do that you cannot fake it out", a spokesman for Majesco Entertainment said all by evidence "Baller bat" in the extravagance of the industry of video game E3 in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Copies of the game will be delivered with basket balls, when they are released in September at a price of $60 each, according to Majesco.
"Even if the game comes with a normal size basket ball you can use a rubber, even a pool ball bullet," Liz Buckley of Majesco told AFP. "Who can be a little less intimidating for moms in the living room."
The ball cannot be black because it would be too difficult to follow, as the Buckley.
Majesco has also shown a video game of "Zumba Fitness Core" that combines the popularity of exercise of Colombian dance with Kinect for Xbox.
"Database" will be published later this year as a new episode in a franchise that has sold more than seven million video games since its launch in November 2010.
"It's a fitness dance party," said Buckley. "Exercise in disguise."
"Core" provides global routines training of body with particular emphasis on the carvings of the abdominal muscles and firming the sides.
A survey of 28 000 women Majesco found that 61% wanted to their stomach in best form, according to Buckley.
"Especially for moms," she said. "You have children, then you want that your body back."
Styles of dance featured in the new version of the game include African, jive, disco and ballet.
"Kinect is the most naturally to the Zumba experience," said Buckley. "It is hands-free monitoring, and if you go to Zumba in a gym is an issue with your body.".
Zumba classes about 12 million people around the world to take, according to Majesco, which has benefited from capacity online Xbox to the "Core" players find actual sessions near their home and flow of news related to consoles.
A version of "Core" will also come out for Nintendo Wii consoles with the controllers of motion detection.
Jennifer Manderichio, ZUMBA ® Fitness instructor, a lot over the next few months - and organizes many events you, too, can take part in.
(Q) what do you like on Montclair?
(A) I like small business, great restaurants and easy route of different cities within the State and in New York!
(Q) tell us about your work and your upcoming project.
(A) I started last year to "Hula Hoop in the Park" because I wanted to find other ways to format while having fun! This year it will take place on Wednesday, June 20, 18 July and August 15 at 19: 30 in the Anderson Park in Upper Montclair. This is a free event and all are welcome! No rain date.
My events are important to me because they focus on how to adapt while having fun and making a positive perspective for all involved. Here's my free events and everyone is invited to attend:
Monday, 11 June at 19: 30
The Park on foot ~ join me (I have a blue balloon) and get ready to walk in the Park! Enter Park Brookdale in Bloomfield on Bellevue Avenue and the Park first on the left!
Wednesday, 20 June, 6 July, August 15 @ 19: 30
Hula Hoop in the Park ~ make your Hula Hoop and get ready to have fun! We will meet in the Park of Anderson to Upper Montclair (enter on the Bellevue Avenue).
Friday, June 22 at 19: 30
** SIGNS of happiness ~ inspired by the FaceBook group "Spread Happy", let us gather together and share some "signs of happiness" on Friday, June 22 at 19: 30! We will meet at Upper Montclair (enter on the Bellevue Avenue) Anderson Park! Bring a positive message on a Panel, and we will organize to top, so that everyone can see! No sign? No problem! Bring your loudest joy! It's a great way to spread some happiness in this world!
(Q) in addition to the events you are organising, what is your real business?
(A) I am a Professor of Fitness ZUMBA ® teaches currently at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Upper Montclair. I have always been interested in the rehabilitation in form, but always wanted that it is a pleasant and positive experience, and I think that I am making it possible when I teach ZUMBA ® Fitness.
(Q) what are your favourite restaurants and stores at Montclair?
(A) I have many favourite restaurants, but you probably see me bamboo, the theory of Sandwich, Cuban Pete and the new, Let's YO! As for shops, eclectic Barbara and Bungalow Rose... and a place to discover no doubt is the Eastern Acupuncture school.
(Q) where do you like to go on holiday?
(A) my husband and I love Newport Rhode Island, since we are married it y and they hold an annual Festival in June clam chowder. We usually stay at a bed and breakfast near of the city, so we can go just once that we get there. It is a relaxing weekend break, which we look forward each year.
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It is first presented to the belly dancing in the Valley Fraser when Cassie Dindinger organized a class with Cathy Walton-Smith.
"I saw the class in the document and thinking, belly dancing, exotic." I enjoy dancing and had taken a few classes, such as African and hip hop. »
Belly dancing is a combination of controlled movements of fluidity.
"I couldn't get half shots, my body is a not move this way." But it resonated with me. It is earthy, grounding, powerful - beat the drum. I was faithful and kept going and try beating in my body. »
Benefits of belly dance several parts of the body including the assistance of the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes to maintain constant body that you move your hips and travel through the floor. Impact on knees and ankles is minimal.
The belly dancers use their torsos much more ballet, modern or tap dancers. Belly dancers have to hold their arms during long periods of time and it takes really much force to make arm movements slowly and gracefully, she said.
Belly dance you can wear 15-corner belts and silk scarves. Shimmy is a belly dancer is shaking very quickly, and parts are a sound fast. Everything is in the hips, soft knees. There are different types of shimmies and you shimmy different part of your body.
"There are benefits to learn something new, something you have never done before," said Russell.
But it is also simply have fun.
"Everyone is looking to discover so do not be shy."
Russell also teaches Kickboxing Turbo Kick ™, Pilates/Yoga, Piyo ™, spin/carving and Fitness of Fusion. It has Indoor cycling certification and teaches the class General conditioning, using circuits, balls, bands and mix until its classes using a variety of sports equipment.
Howard head (formerly Alpine Physical Therapy) sports medicine, she teaches Ski conditioning, a progressive class of seven weeks with ski specific types of exercises, basic condition and coordination agility in the fall. She is currently working with the team of Ski Winter Park by building the base and stretching exercises. Massage therapy is its employment full time Howard head sports medicine, and she has a private practice.
Russell also teaches Zumba. Learning to belly dance is like learning the routines of Zumba, a Latin dance of inspiration and training.
Tuesday evening at the Grand Park Community Recreation Centre, two local women benefit from Russell Zumba class, and there is a lot of laughter and smiles everywhere. Russell is wearing a black tank top with "I love Zumba" printed in pink on the back.
Its two participants, Montana Cramer, 33, of Fraser and Irene Albanil, 30, Winter Park are well after the choreography - toes and reach their arms towards the sky in time with the Latin rhythm.
Some of the routines are similar to aerobic training sessions and there is a lot of movement of the hip. Changes of Latin music, hip-hop beats and back again.
Albanil hopes that more Latin and Hispanic women go out and try Zumba.
"I think that everyone should try." Men, women, all ages.
"Consistency, it is important to really blows," said Russell.
Although that there is that one week left of Zumba Interior, after that it will be his music and dance moves to a new place, outdoor Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park.
In July and August, Russell will offer free Zumba in Hideaway Park Sunday from 10: 30-11: 30 that donations are welcome.
Other classes of exercise in the open air, sponsored by the Winter Park Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce, start July 7: Yoga Thursdays 12-13 h; Yoga and Pilates Sunday 9: 30-10: 15 more details will be posted soon at http://www.playwinterpark.com/
A Professor of zumba has helped more than 3,000 hot women for race this year, life on Hampstead Heath.
Saturday, Esther Shortt, which is the zumba through Barnet, Borehamwood and sign gave a brief lesson of contenders in the race.
She said: "as it was so cold on Saturday morning we made three runways of zumba and all imagined that we were in the Caribbean in the Sun."
"The weather not hindering our minds and us warm up for the race of dance."
Life is an event of fundraising by 5 km, women only, organised by Cancer Research UK.
Each year hundreds of races are held across the country to raise funds for Cancer Research.
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Zumba Fitness is a global lifestyle brand that fuses fitness, entertainment and culture into an exhilarating dance-party workout. Coined "fitness-parties," Zumba classes blend upbeat world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography, which provide effective, total-body workouts. Founded in 2001, the company is now the largest branded fitness program in the world -- reporting more than 12 million weekly class participants, in over 110,000 locations, across more than 125 countries. In addition to its original Zumba® program, the company also offers a range of specialty classes, including Zumba Gold® (for active older adults), Zumba® Toning (body-sculpting class that uses maraca-like Toning Sticks), Aqua Zumba® (the ultimate "pool party" workout), Zumbatomic® (Zumba routines for kids), Zumba Sentao™ (chair-based Zumba class that strengthens, balances and stabilizes the core) and Zumba® in the Circuit (a 30-minute workout that combines signature Zumba® moves with circuit training at timed intervals). The Zumba® fitness lifestyle is rounded out by the company's many consumer product offerings, including DVD sets, music collections, multi-seasonal apparel and footwear, video games, Fitness-Concert™ events and a lifestyle magazine. For more information about Zumba Fitness programs and products, or to find a live class, visit zumba.com and find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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GLASGOW — While many Barren County residents were enjoying a chance to sleep in on Saturday morning, a group of women from Glasgow, Danville and Murfreesboro, Tenn., gathered at Extreme Fitness in Glasgow for three hours of fast-paced, almost non-stop exercise.
The women are all Zumba instructors at various fitness facilities, and they gathered at Extreme for a Zumba jam, a session in which a Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN) jammer spends several hours teaching other instructors some new moves to take back to their own studios. Saturday’s jammer, Keila Valdivieso, is a Honduras native who grew up in Miami and now lives in Murfreesboro working as a ZIN jammer for Tennessee and Kentucky.
Read more in Monday's print and e-Edition of the Glasgow Daily Times.
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"We have realized tremendous success with our Zumba® Fitness franchise that now ranks as the #2 best-selling fitness game franchise of all time, second only to the Wii Fit™ series that pioneered the category," said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco Entertainment. "We know from research that the #1 area women want to transform is their abs and Zumba® Fitness Core is the first and only video game to implement this consumer-driven feature. The 'core' focus is in addition to content fans have asked for: more licensed tracks, new dance styles and additional fitness features designed to maximize your total body, at home workout."
"The same way Zumba® Fitness revolutionized the negative stigmas of fitness from the 'no pain, no gain' notion to the 'no pain, ALL gain' position, Zumba® Fitness is revolutionizing the idea of ab workouts," said Jeffrey Perlman, Chief Marketing Officer, Zumba Fitness. "The days of crunches are over. Zumba® Fitness Core takes a new approach. Participants are standing up, rocking out to amazing music and getting the most effective ab sculpting workout in the market. It is the only party around where you don't have to bring a six pack, but you may just walk out with one."
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Majesco Entertainment invites you to get hands-on with Zumba® Fitness Core for the first time at E3 in Majesco Entertainment's booth located in West Hall, #5200. On June 5th celebrity Zumba® instructor Gina Grant will also be on site for interviews and demos.
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Do you feel the need to trim up a bit because of the extra counts of calories accumulated from the food and drinks served up during the past holidays? But the problem is you’re too lazy to rise up early in the cold mornings to go outside and exercise? Are you not the kind that can go around the park for a brisk walk or 30-minute jog? Or is your daily schedule too tight up to even get a 1-hour work-out at the gym fitness center?
If you answer yes to these questions, you might like the idea of doing it at home at anytime of the day and night.
A home fitness regimen is a flexible option for individuals like you who cannot easily go out to trim excess calories and fats. It usually means two things: either you do your own physical exercises, like doing aerobics, bending, dancing, jogging, and the likes; or you get exercise equipment and devices for your own home use. Most people opt for the latter due to the many advantages it gives to an individual looking for a more flexible, better way of losing calories.
The advantages in doing your workout regimen at home with physical fitness equipment are:
* First, you can do it at any time convenient for you. Whether you want to do it at mornings after waking up or at nights because your schedule is quite full at daytime, a home fitness exercise is perfect for you. You have the freedom to not wake up early in the mornings, or you don’t have to be bounded by time when doing your exercise with your home fitness equipments.
* Second, you can use your exercise equipment without hassles. There is no more confining yourself to a limited time of using equipment due to other people waiting in line, which usually happens at a gym center. You can use it at any amount of hours at your own discretion.
* Third, you have the privilege to exercise at a desired amount of time needed to burn your extra calories. You can do it everyday, bi-, or tri-weekly. And for the best part, you do this freedom of exercising at a desired amount of time without paying for extra cost, which is the next advantage.
* And finally, you save money. In a gym fitness center, you pay monthly not only for the time you spend with them but for the services of the trainers and staff. With home fitness equipment, there is no need for you to maintain your membership by paying regularly. In addition, you don't pay whenever you use their equipments, facilities, and services in excess to the number of hours you originally signed up with them. If you think of how much you can save in a year, you will be surprised at how much more advantageous it is to own exercise equipment at home.
There are many kinds of exercise equipment that are available in the industry. The treadmill, elliptical trainer, stationery bike, fitness ball, and a lot others are typically ideal choices for home use. Whatever home fitness equipment that you find ideal to your needs, it is advised that you look at the advantages, disadvantages, price, and most importantly, the terms and conditions coming from the provider or maker of the machine.
There are over 10 million people around the world who are practicing Zumba on a regular basis. Zumba has spread across the globe and has become popular with people looking to have fun, lose weight and get fit. However, without the right shoes, Zumba can be much more difficult. Clothes are a personal choice but appropriate footwear is an absolute must for dancing properly and avoiding injury. That's why many people ask 'what are the best shoes for Zumba?'
There are plenty of options when it comes to choosing shoes for your Zumba class. All you need to do is to make sure that the shoes you buy fulfill certain criteria, so that you can be sure they are appropriate for Zumba. This article will point you in the right direction.
Zumba Sneakers
Sneakers designed specifically for Zumba are the most popular choice. They are what are most recommended by Zumba instructors and perhaps the best choice for people starting a class. These sneakers come in various designs and makes. Zumba is a fluid style of dance, if you have Zumba sneakers twisting and turning will be much easier because they have less grip. Therefore, nifty footwork requires shoes that allow you to glide without getting stuck.
Running Shoes
Running shoes are a definite no-no for Zumba. Running shoes are intended to provide a lot of traction whilst running so that the sole grips the surface and stops the runner from falling over. If you have lots of grip whilst dancing, or you'll end up with a twisted ankle or pulled muscle, when you are perform those amazing turns.
Athletic Shoes
Athletic shoes are another options as long as you can find shoes that do not have a lot of traction on the soles. Athletic shoes can sometimes be designed to be used for running AND athletics, which makes them grip the surface too well, and therefore the wrong choice for Zumba. If you search the stores carefully it is however possible to find athletic shoes that are ideal for Zumba class.
Aerobic Dance trainers
Another good option Is aerobic dance trainers. These are trainers that have been designed for modern forms of dance like street dance or aerobic fitness. The advantage with these shoes is that they allow your feet to breathe properly, have smooth soles, and can sometimes have pivot points which help you to perform fast turns much more easily.
The key things to think about when choosing shoes for Zumba are:
· Comfort: It is essential that the shoes you select should fit you properly and are comfortable when moving around. Shoes that are too tight or too loose shoes should not be used.
· Weight: Lightweight shoes are the best option for Zumba.
· Grip: They should have very little or no grip on the soles.
· Money: You don't have to spend a lot of money to get the best zumba shoes especially if Zumba is something you have just started.
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Zumba is the latest worldwide craze and it is no wonder that Australia has been quick to embrace this fantastic new fitness trend. Zumba is a latin dance fitness experience suitable for anybody. As an instructor myself, people always have questions and concerns regarding the workout. I say workout, but it is often referred to as a 'party' meaning it is such a fun and easy hour, you won't even know you are working out. Exercise doesn't have to be boring anymore and with Zumba it isn't. The music is motivating, the moves are motivating the atmosphere of the class is motivating. In this article you will find essential key points to help with your Zumba experience.
Zumba is a fantastic way to workout. It has often been called the 'exercise in disguise' as it is just that. People that attend Zumba classes always say it feels like they are not working out, and that is the idea behind Zumba. It takes all your favourite latin rhythms, (merengue, bachata, cumbia, salsa, reggaeton, mambo, cha cha and other styles including belly dancing and flamenco) and simplifies these moves making it an easy to follow workout. Zumba classes include everything you need from a workout, lower body, upper body and without even getting on the floor to do sit ups, your abdominal region!
A one hour ZUMBA class allows you to burn up to 1000 calories per session on average which is fantastic in you think about the other exercise regimes you would have to partake in order to burn the equivalent amount of calories. Zumba is great for weight loss in both women and men.
Zumba improves co ordination. And the proof is right in front of you after you attend 2 or 3 classes. For those of you that are regular Zumba people, remember that first class you did? And how it was a little difficult? And now, if you think about how easy the moves have become and how you can pick them up more quickly. The proof is right there, the more Zumba you do the better you become, therefore the better coordinated you will feel.
Zumba is great for your general health and fitness level. In an average Zumba class you will get a sweat on but you should not be out of breath the whole time. There will be moments during some of the routines where you heart rate is elevated and and the workout harder but then there are the songs with the routines which allow you to return to normal and therefore make the workout seem easy. A lady on the radio the other day from here in Adelaide was 120kgs, and from doing Zumba 2 - 3 times per week she was down to 80kgs! Zumba is a workout that works.
Zumba is a go at your own pace workout, which everyone should be aware of. This means you do what part of the workout you can do and for those parts that are too challenging you can take it at your own level or simply march on the spot. As long as you keep moving during the class, you are doing something good for your body.
The easiest way to find out about Zumba is by taking a class. Classes are casual and there is no pressure to get the moves straight away. As an instructor I tell people that the first class is the most difficult, it's new and its probably like nothing you've ever done before so you have the right to make mistakes. People often come to me and tell me they are uncoordinated. I watch these people during the class and it appears they are not uncoordinated at all!
The moves are repetitive so it gives everyone time to pick up the moves, then later in the routine the moves are repeated again so you have a chance to refine them. After the first class, you will find the moves become easier, your fitness levels are better and your co ordination will be improve. What better way to spend an hour out of your day?
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If you are new to Zumba then I am sure you have come to realize how encompassing the music is. When I take Zumba classes I can really feel the music moving through my body and it helps me keep motivated and keep moving. I know play Zumba music while cleaning the house, running, and of course while doing Zumba. I have purchased a number of CD's and I wanted to do a review and mention my favorite two Zumba CD's
My favorite Zumba CD is Vibe Tribe, this is an official release from Zumba fitness so I had no doubt that there would be good beats. The songs are all great and have a predominantly Latin feel to them. The songs also have a bit of middle eastern and African influence which helps change up the tempo and flow of the tracks. The only thing that some people might not like about the songs is that none of the lyrics are in English.
My second favorite Zumba CD is Party Nation which is also another official release from Zumba fitness. The songs are different then Vibe Nation but have a similar feel to them. I find that the songs on both of the CD's will always keep me in a good mood and help me exercise or run for longer.
Where to get a Zumba CD
If you are looking for a Zumba CD there are songs and entire albums available to download from a variety of sources. If you keep your eyes open you will find some good bargains. I downloaded mine from Amazon.
If you would like to download or order a Zumba CD then you can visit this site that has a direct link to the Zumba music page on Amazon. You may also be interested in getting a Zumba fitness DVD so you can perfect your moves at home.
The popularity of Zumba program became famous in the year 2000. This is typically performed by people to efficiently lose weight and be physically fit. This is a patented format of fitness class through a Zumba fitness program combined with Latin dancing with resistance and interval exercise for a body packed workout. This workout is well known to burn immense number of calories in your body. What's good about this Zumba calories exercise is that it offers fun and great leisure whilst giving a great workout.
Zumba Calories Workout Features
Zumba is made for a weight loss program and aims to create a workout with fun and excitement. This workout is accompanied with enchanting music, great environment and easy to follow movements that beginners could easily carry out. The whole body movement enables the participant to sweat and be happy of their workout. Zumba offers an array of programs such as Aqua Zumba, Zumba Atomic and Zumba Gold. Every program has different students but with the same objectives and that is to burn calories.
Zumba Calories Workout Format
Zumba fitness is a combination of conventional Latin dances and other dance style. The dance movements are personally choreographed by an instructor. There are situations wherein a Zumba class is done with combination of fitness exercises such as crunches, push ups, aerobics movement and bicep curls. When you tend to concentrate on the training program, calories are burned without the participants feeling exhausted.
The typical routine is one hour including warm up and cooling down, this is to prevent muscles from injuries. Even if the workout is inspired by Latin dances, it does not require participants to be a good dancer to enjoy the program. In order to have great amount of Zumba calories burned, the person should strictly follow the instructions given by the instructor. Also, the calories burned will depend on the body structure of a person.
Information about Zumba Calories
Burning calories efficiently can aid effective weight loss. The average number of calories burned with Zumba is anywhere from 500 to 800 calories. But, there are cases wherein some people burn on average only 300 calories per session. This is because the amount of calories burned depends on the body structure and weight of the performer plus the effort exerted in performing the exercise. The bigger the weight, the more calories are burned. Aside from this, the instructor can also design or personalize Zumba calories workout for any given student to maximize the number of calories they burn.
Before starting the workout, typically the instructor will get your weight to determine the kind of workout that suits you. From then on, the instructor will monitor the Zumba calories burned after every session so that he can gauge if the workout program given to the learner fits him or her. That way, he can also monitor the progress of the program.
Zumba Foods
While doing Zumba class, the food intake is an essential thing to be aware of. This will not only maximize the number of calories burned but also to effectively loss weight. The following are the advisable foods to intake:
Vegetables and fruits - participants should eat variation of vegetables and fruits. The fruits and vegetables should be rich in fiber because this will aid in burning fat easily.
Snack - in doing Zumba program this part should be properly done. The best alternative for snacks are nuts. The best nuts to eat are walnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans and hazel nuts. Salad and yogurt are also recommended as snacks and spice it up by throwing a few nuts on it. Yogurt easily aids to lose weight and protect muscle loss. Good thing about yogurt it is rich in protein.
Oatmeal - this is suggested to be eaten as breakfast. Just make sure that your oatmeal would not taste too sweet as it could affect the weight loss program.
Eat lots of protein - protein is considered as an excellent fat burner. So once you eat lots of protein, you will also burn lots of calories. Moreover, eating protein could also prevent sagging of muscles while dieting.
So how many calories are burned by doing Zumba calories workout? Better follow these instructions to quickly drop sufficient body fats to obtain that body you desired.
Jill Fox is a writer who specialises in sports and outdoor activities, and she is a fitness enthusiast. You can check out her latest website at Zumba Fitness Kinect where she provides unbiased reviews and buying advice for this latest fitness craze, including information on Zumba calories workout and much much more.
The value of exercise can never be overemphasised. We all agree that there are many health benefits when we work out. How to exercise is however another matter and we can have a long debate on this. Typically, there are two types of exercises: Aerobic and anaerobic. Aerobic exercises are more recommended because of their ability to quickly shed excess fat. When it comes to aerobics, Zumba music is always my choice.
Here are some of my reasons for using Zumba songs in aerobic sessions. The first reason I choose Zumba is the songs themselves. The Latino beat that comes with Zumba music just does it for me. Like with any other Latin songs, Zumba has this party feeling to it meaning that if you are using it in exercise, you will basically be having fun into physical fitness. Those who have an exercise routine will tell you why this is so important. Unless fun is added to the routine, it is very easy to get bored and stop. Zumba songs will help you prevent this.
Zumba has a good variety of music which means you have songs for warm up, active exercise and for cooling down. This means you will use Zumba Music from the start to the end of your exercise session without having to switch to any other type of music. Because of the smooth flow of Zumba songs, your aerobic session will tend to also be a flow rather than just jumping up and down. The effect of this is a workout that appears to combine both the physical and the massage effect to it. To put it another way, you will be dancing rather than doing some hard exercise. For ladies, this is even more appreciated because as you cut down and get in shape, you do it while maintaining cute female shape.
The other reason why I enjoy Zumba music is that it is not just workout music. You will enjoy this music even as you relax at home or drive your car. So, when you buy the music, you can use the same CD for both purposes. Zumba will also be very good to listen with your friends because the music is appreciated by both sexes. The music is also very good for releasing stress so after a long stressful day, all you need to do is turn on that CD as you drive home and you will get home ready for family time.
Zumba music when carefully selected can be very good for your sleep. Playing slow music at low volume allows you to sleep peacefully. So in case you have had challenges sleeping, try Zumba and see what difference it will make for you. The reason this is possible is because Zumba music will help normalize your heart rate. One of the reasons we are unable to sleep is the fast pace that our hearts beat making it hard for sleep to come. You probably already know that stress and pressure cause lack of sleep. And these are only some of the benefits of Zumba.
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What is Zumba?
Zumba is the new dance fitness class that is sweeping the world.
With varied dance styles from meringue & salsa to bollywood & belly dancing they are blended together in to a class with a wonderful party atmosphere.
Zumba was created by Beto Perez from Columbia who one day forgot the music for his aerobics class. All he had was a selection of music CDs from his car. With that mixed bag of music the class he taught proved to be very popular & the rest is history.
It was discovered that a lot of people were intimidated by the traditional method of teaching a fitness class. So in comparison all Zumba classes are taught with no or minimal verbal queuing & with no pressure from the instructor to perform the steps correctly.
The people in the class just follow the moves the instructor is doing but if they can't or don't want to do that move, all they have to do is to do their own thing, keep moving & to have fun fun fun!
Zumba is suitable for anyone over the age of 16 and is great for all levels of fitness and experience. But for people younger than that there is Zumbatomic. There is no dress code (Lycra is NOT mandatory!).
Just wear what you feel comfortable in but do bear in mind you will get very hot! The best shoes to wear are ones that will give your foot support (like an aerobic style shoe). It is best not to wear a shoe that has too much grip as this can cause pressure on your knees.
People are advised to bring a towel & a bottle of water along with them as you will get very hot! There is a break in between each track allowing everyone to get a quick drink of water before the party continues.
Finding a Zumba Class near you:
With Zumba classes popping up everywhere, towns are slowly starting to tremble as if hit by an earthquake, as people shimmy, shake & gyrate to the strong Latin music that is Zumba Fitness. You can visit the official Zumba site and enter your postcode or zip code to find out about a class near you.
Zumba Fitness has arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city with a BANG & the residents are loving it! Tom and David Lowe's Zumba class is the only male team taught Zumba class in Edinburgh.
David originally fell in love with Zumba every since he attended his first class with Donna Giffen who is Scotland's own Zumba Master Trainer. David has always had a passion for all types of music & dance which reflects in his style & movement.
Tom is a very experienced fitness instructor and qualified Pilates instructor. Tom has taught in most health & fitness clubs across Edinburgh & has been lucky to have full classes across the years.
Warning:
Zumba is infectious with some people having to go to 4 or 5 classes per week because they enjoy the class SO much.
In an average hour long class, you will burn between 500 - 600 calories but can reach up to 800 if you pull all of the stops out.
The Zumba Boys Zumba Classes in Edinburgh, Scotland. Their classes are the only male team taught class in Edinburgh. With two instructors you get twice the fun and the option of two slightly differing dance styles to follow. Find out more at their Zumba Edinburgh website.
To become an official Zumba instructor you simply take a one day Zumba Basics or Zumba Gold workshop. There are no tests, no studying and no passing or failing. In the workhop you learn how to do all the basic dance steps and how to cue a class visually. You also get practice in leading a group of people. Find the dates and locations to Zumba workshops around the world at Zumba's main website.
So what skills do you need to be a good Zumba instructor? The best skill you could have is a love and passion for Zumba. You may love to dance, entertain or make a room full of people happy. You may want to inspire people to lose weight and relieve stress. Having a dance background and/or experience as an exercise instructor helps, but is not necessary. There are many excellent Zumba instructors who had neither when they started.
Once you take the workshop you are eligible to join ZIN which stands for Zumba Instructor Network. For $30 per month you get choreography, music, access to a Zumba instructor forum, a listing in the instructor database, and discounts to future workshops and other Zumba related items.
The hard work now begins when you are ready to put together your first class. You need to make a list of songs, listen to the music over and over, and practice your choreography. The choreography you receive from Zumba is helpful, but the beauty of the program is that you can create your own choreography and put your own style into it. Zumba is supposed to represent Latin and other world rhythms. The recommendation from Zumba is to use 70% Latin and fill the rest of your class program with whatever you choose. Bellydance, African, swing and hip hop are some other popular rhythms used in Zumba classes. Remember the choreography should be a mixture of both dance and fitness moves so don't forget to add some squats, knee lifts and bicep curls into the choreography. Then practice over and over!
Zumba instructors seem to be very much in demand right now. You can get a job teaching at health clubs, community centers and dance studios. You can be an independent instructor and rent your own space. The only other recommendations are to be CPR certified. If you work for a health club they may also ask you to have a Group Exercise certification. The pay will also vary according to where you teach, but independent instructors usually make a higher income. Pay rates at health clubs are from $15 to $25 a class, but if you rent your own space you can make up to $100 per class or more.
Being a Zumba instructor is very rewarding. Not only will you be helping others to be fit but you will be staying fit yourself. You will be providing a space and time for people to let go of their troubles and feel joy. You will be making money doing something you love to do.
Are you ready to make money helping others, getting fit and doing what you love to do? Visit become a Zumba instructor and get more information on Zumba and instructor workshops.
S. McRee is a Zumba instructor, yoga instructor and personal trainer whose purpose is to inspire people to live a healthier lifestyle.
Zumba dancing is aerobic dancing inspired by Latin Dance. The word Zumba comes from a Colombian word meaning to move fast and have fun, and that is exactly what I did!
When I went to my first Zumba class I really didn't know what to expect. With my dance background I figured it would be similar to dance classes I've taken with maybe a fitness twist....well, was I in for a surprise!
This was possibly the most fun and exercise I've ever had in a one hour class and I looovvveeee dance classes (well I would hope so seen as I'm a dance instructor) but a Zumba workout is different! It has all the fun elements of a dance class, music, moves, sing a long, ohh yes your encouraged to sing along! But it also has all the benefits of a full on fitness class or gym session as you are working muscles from head to toe, and the best bit is, you don't even notice, as you're having such a blast. It's not until the next day when you're feeling a little 'sensitive' in certain muscles that you realise how much of a workout you just had.
I was literally, pardon the pun, dripping with sweat....attractive I know but who doesn't want to leave a class well and truly sure they've had a great work out. Zumba dancing in a word is just non stop FUN, unlike a dance class there is no break down of steps you just follow the teacher from song to song. They are mostly easy moves with some slightly more difficult ones thrown in for good measure, which you can see gives the class a great sense of achievement when mastered. In one hour we touch on soooo many dance styles, Reggaeton, Salsa, Cumbia, Hip Hop, and Merengue to name but a few and we even do a bit of Beyonce booty shaking which I thoroughly enjoy. The Zumba music is infectious too; you will be dancing to some Latin and Zumba tunes one minute and then moving to chart toppers the next.
You can easily understand why I couldn't wait to become a qualified Zumba teacher myself and I couldn't be happier I made the move.
The best way to really experience this new dance craze is to go and take a Zumba class. I found myself doing it 2 and 3 times a week as once is just not enough, trust me....its addictive. Every teacher has their own style its amazing...so each class will have its own little twist.
We had a Zumba Jam last weekend (a room full of Zumba teachers) and it was great to see how every teacher differed. It was also a great way for us teachers to take ideas away and put them into our own class.
I am very excited about 2011 and ZUMBA because I just know it's going to explode! You all need to 'Ditch the workout and join the Party' and get yourself into a Zumba class pronto......trust me you'll thank me.
We can help you choose the right Zumba class for you and look forward to doing the Mambo with you soon!
Kim Fitzgerald is the Director at Kinetix Dance School Dublin. Kinetix Dance offers a wide range of dance classes for children and adults including Ballroom, Latin, Zumba, Hip Hop, Ballet and Musical Theatre. We are also available for Private lessons and parties. To view our full range of dance classes and see what's happening in your area, visit Kinetix Dance.
Zumba is the latest fitness craze in the USA and around the world. The name "Zumba" is a Colombian word, which means, "move fast and have fun". The dance/workout is a combination of African, Caribbean and Latin dance styles, interspersed with aerobic moves. It is often called "an exercise in disguise" because it provides the absolute enjoyment of dancing with the results of a good workout.
Beginning Zumba workouts include a variety of steps from dance styles such as Hip Hop, Mambo, Soca, Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Reggaeton, while more advanced sessions include African dance, Samba, Tango, Flamenco, Cha Cha and belly dance moves, along with squats and lunges. It is all about dancing fun, while moving your body to the beat. The dance routines focus on abs, arms, gluts and legs, and provide an aerobic workout for heart health as well.
Zumba was created by choreographer Alberto Beto Perez in 1986. The beginning of the whole Zumba dance craze started when Beto forgot to take his aerobics dance tape to his class and used the cassettes he had in his backpack for the session. He instructed the class with improvised dance routines according to the traditional Latin, salsa and merengue music. This accident had a happy ending, as evidenced by the immense popularity of Zumba around the world.
Since it was a success in Columbia, he moved to USA in 2001 and introduced Zumba to the Americans while teaming up with Alberto Perlman and COO Alberto Aghion. Fitness Quest took the initiative to further develop the concept, also creating a direct marketing campaign and home videos as well.
This Latin-inspired dance workout has spread across the globe. It is an incredibly successful fitness program in more than 125 countries; Zumba classes are conducted in over 110,000 locations worldwide. More than 12 million people enjoy Zumba workouts in classes each week, which makes it one of the most popular dance/fitness routines ever.
Zumba is a thrilling exercise program, typically held in a party atmosphere. That helps it stand out from traditional fitness routines, which can be boring with their ho-hum music and repetitive movements. The rocking rhythms of this dance help the participants enjoy the process, keeping them energized until the end of class, where they end up sweaty and breathless (having completed a full workout while having fun!).
Zumba has become popular for a variety of reasons:
First and foremost, it's fun!
It's intense -- participants burn a lot of calories
It provides an excellent aerobic workout
It can be followed by anyone, regardless of age
The moves are so easy that even a person who cannot dance can learn them
Zumba has become one of the most popular ways of getting a great workout. The whole body is toned with the use of resistance training and intervals, providing a perfect workout physically, while relaxing the mind and soul spiritually. So, join the party and experience the difference of Zumba.
Valerie Cudnik is professional writer who writes on a variety of subjects. You can check out her latest website at Zumba Outfits, where she provides unbiased guidance and buying advice for a variety of Zumba products, including Zumba cargo pants, capris, tops, footwear and more.
