What Is Zumba Dancing

These days life can get pretty busy. It's very easy to be lazy and not do a lot during the small amounts of spare time we get, because we're tired. Staying at home, drinking a glass of wine and watching TV are conducive to one thing, fat building! So its really important that you get regular exercise.

Even for those that are interested in incorporating fitness into their lives it can be pretty challenging. We hear about lots of different health and fitness programs on the TV, Internet and radio, and the idea of working out often sounds unappealing. What we really need is a form of exercise that involves fun. Finally there's an easy way to get this exercise and it comes in the form of a new dance craze called Zumba.

Zumba dancing is the 'in' thing when it comes to dance and fitness. First created by Colombian choreographer Alberto Perez, Zumba is a Latin dance and cardio routine, intended to make losing weight both fun and enjoyable. You shed the extra pounds through a combination of dance and exercise, rather than just pain and exercise.

So what is Zumba? Zumba dancing is a combination of fast and fun South American dance moves, Latin beats, and Latin music brought together to create a fitness workout. There are many dancing styles that have influenced Zumba, and these include both Salsa and Mambo. Latin dance music is extremely popular and it naturally creates a fun and exciting environment that brings people back for more.

The philosophy of Zumba is that you dance and groove whilst getting a great work-out at the same time. You'll come away feeling refreshed and invigorated without even realising that you have been burning calories. The exercise is at a pace to suit you.

The best thing about Zumba dancing is how easy it is to pick up. Beginners usually start slowly before increasing the tempo once they have got the hang of the basic moves. During the routine, you'll be alternating moves and altering tempo, which makes for a perfect workout. It is a free-flowing dance routine.

A typical lesson will last for an hour, which is a great exercise, especially if you do it a couple of times a week. Not only does Zumba allow you to lose weight, but it also allows you to lead a healthier overall lifestyle.

Experts say that regular cardiovascular exercise is the most efficient way to burn calories, lose weight and have a healthy heart. During Zumba you'll burn far more calories than many other forms of exercise, so why not give it a go?