Tis’ the New Year and there’s nothing like a new type of exercise to get you motivated to move again. One of the most important ways to make sure we stay engaged in our exercise program is to find something we like to do, so that we keep doing it. It’s also important do try a variety of activities so we don’t get bored.
A popular and relatively new exercise to do now is called Zumba. Zumba combines intervals of aerobic exercise and resistance training and is done to Latin and other international music. In an hour-long class, you can burn more than 500 calories!
Classes are available all over the country – in churches, gyms, and schools – and it’s for all ages. Zumba is a lot of fun to participate in as part of a group, but if you’d prefer to try it in the privacy of your own home, you can buy a DVD. And if you get really skilled at Zumba, you can become an instructor in your area and make money while exercising.
Zumba has been featured in newspapers frequently and on The Today Show. Here’s a clip, where you can see how Zumba works as well as a demonstration of the program. So why not give this new exercise a try and get your body moving this year! (Don’t forget to talk with your doctor before starting any fitness routine.)
Rebecca
