The first, probably most obvious, health benefit is the
calorie burn. Zumba gives a HUGE calorie
burn, as I discussed in my post about the calories Zumba burns.
Another health benefit is muscle toning. See, in Zumba, even
without weights, you will be using lots of muscles. Without realizing it, you
will be doing squats, presses, and more just by doing the dance moves. Add to
that a Zumba Toning class or two and you will really get the benefit of toning.
Another health benefit is coordination and balance. By learning
the dances, you will be improving your coordination and balance. It is a skill
to move your hips, arms, and feet all at the same time! It takes a lot of
coordination. Also in Zumba, there are many moves that work on your balance as
you jump and land, do things on one foot, and much more. Coordination and
balance decrease with age, so these are health benefits that can be important
to those over 40.
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| There is some serious coordination going on here. (this was right when I started teaching Zumba!) |
The last health benefit is the endorphin release. Zumba just
makes people happy! While any workout will boost your mood, Zumba will keep you
smiling and having a blast for the whole hour (or however long your class is)
and it will really lift your spirits.
I'm doing the 30 day shred right now but will definitely be moving to classes! Thanks for these insights into Zumba. I loved it when I've tried it and will certainly be giving it a go again!
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