Combining moves used in different Latin dances such as samba, mambo and salsa, as well as belly-dancing, hip-hop and martial arts, all set to a soundtrack of upbeat Latin music tempos.Together, these various Zumba® fitness elements provide exciting, rhythmical exercise routines that are great fun.
Combining fast and slow exercises, Zumba® keeps you on your toes (sometimes quite literally!). It’s an aerobic workout so it’s great for your cardiovascular health, can help to improve coordination and agility, and is a great way to meet a group of fun, like-minded women.
You can enjoy a Zumba® class from around £5 per hour, and you can often bulk buy sessions to bring the cost down.
You can also check out Zumba®’s YouTube channel for loads of videos you can shake it to at home – for free! Here’s one we love from Meghan Trainor.
To get started you need comfortable clothes that you can dance in, don’t let anything restrict your moves! You’ll also need some trainers that provide good support, this is to protect your knees, ankles and hips. If you need help finding the right pair, talk to someone at your local sports retailer.
