Zumba Fitness Flat Abs Workout
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Thursday, June 5, 2014
Video: Zumba Flat Abs Workout
This short 20-minute workout uses fun Latin-inspired Zumba workout moves focused on the core to tighten and flatten the abs, while getting your cardio in as well. The movements hit all of your different abdominal muscles from all angles for maximum impact. Do this one regularly to help tone and flatten your belly just in time for beach season!
Zumba Fitness Flat Abs Workout
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Zumba Fitness Flat Abs Workout
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Fun Fitness Tip: Dance Your Way to Fitness
Dancing is once again a hot new fitness trend. While some people may only think of fitness focused dance classes as something similar to the Jazzercise and Jane Fonda aerobics classes of the 1980s, the truth is that the range of offerings now is quite surprising, and has taken on a much more exciting flavor.
Maria Moline, instructor, coaches her Zumba class through the dance choreography in the Patch Fitness Center in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)In fact, there are enough different styles of dance and music to suit just about every taste. Some of the most popular dance fitness styles include Zumba
(which uses freestyle movements to salsa and merengue music), SoulSweat
(based on Soul music), Cardio Funk (using Funk music) and even Bollywood (using the high tempo music that’s found in Indian “Bollywood” movies). You can even find more typically "specialized" styles of dancing, such as ballroom, and belly dance, to be excellent forms of exercise. If there’s a style of music that you hear on the radio that makes you want to get up and move to the beat, then chances are there’s a fitness class built around it.
There are many different benefits of dancing for fitness. You’ll get the aerobic and muscle strengthening benefits, of course. But dance fitness classes can also be a lot of fun. Keep in mind that many people who begin a new exercise program will end up giving up on their fitness goals because they get bored with treadmills and weightlifting machines. That isn’t likely to happen with a dance class. Going to a dance class will also get you socializing with the other class members, which can make it much easier to motivate yourself for each future class.
But don’t be fooled, fitness dance classes are a seriously good workout. The movements may not involve any weights or balls or steps, but they can be extremely challenging. Fitness dancing often requires participants to move in ways that they’re not used to; side to side or diagonally, perhaps, while moving their arms in different ways at the same time. There’s a good chance that you’ll be a little sore (but in a good way) after your first class!
Andrea Knight, Zumba instructor, leads her class through 'salty Latin moves' while helping them maintain good fitness. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Getting started with a dance fitness class is easy enough. It’s likely that a local health club or community center offers at least one type of these classes. Call the facilities in your area to find out the various options that fit within your schedule. Dance fitness classes are even becoming so popular that fitness studios focusing on these types of classes are popping up all over the country.
Even though these classes almost always provide a positive and supportive environment, some people prefer to do their exercising at home on their own. It’s certainly possible to do any of the dance fitness routines at home. The easiest and least expensive way to begin, or to see what style is best for you, is to go online and do a search on YouTube. You’ll find numerous videos of the dance moves, and even some choreographed classes that you can follow along with.
Once you’re more serious about working out with dance, you can rent or buy professionally made DVDs for quite cheaply - often about the cost of a quick dinner for one. Your local library may also have dance workout DVDs for you to check out and use at home, which gives you a chance to try out a DVD and see if you like the instructor's style and pace before you buy it.
However you choose to begin, start slow and give yourself a little time to learn the moves. Once you do, you’ll probably be hooked!
A Few Of Our Favorite Dance Workouts:
Maria Moline, instructor, coaches her Zumba class through the dance choreography in the Patch Fitness Center in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)In fact, there are enough different styles of dance and music to suit just about every taste. Some of the most popular dance fitness styles include Zumba (which uses freestyle movements to salsa and merengue music), SoulSweat (based on Soul music), Cardio Funk (using Funk music) and even Bollywood (using the high tempo music that’s found in Indian “Bollywood” movies). You can even find more typically "specialized" styles of dancing, such as ballroom, and belly dance, to be excellent forms of exercise. If there’s a style of music that you hear on the radio that makes you want to get up and move to the beat, then chances are there’s a fitness class built around it.There are many different benefits of dancing for fitness. You’ll get the aerobic and muscle strengthening benefits, of course. But dance fitness classes can also be a lot of fun. Keep in mind that many people who begin a new exercise program will end up giving up on their fitness goals because they get bored with treadmills and weightlifting machines. That isn’t likely to happen with a dance class. Going to a dance class will also get you socializing with the other class members, which can make it much easier to motivate yourself for each future class.
But don’t be fooled, fitness dance classes are a seriously good workout. The movements may not involve any weights or balls or steps, but they can be extremely challenging. Fitness dancing often requires participants to move in ways that they’re not used to; side to side or diagonally, perhaps, while moving their arms in different ways at the same time. There’s a good chance that you’ll be a little sore (but in a good way) after your first class!
Andrea Knight, Zumba instructor, leads her class through 'salty Latin moves' while helping them maintain good fitness. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Getting started with a dance fitness class is easy enough. It’s likely that a local health club or community center offers at least one type of these classes. Call the facilities in your area to find out the various options that fit within your schedule. Dance fitness classes are even becoming so popular that fitness studios focusing on these types of classes are popping up all over the country.Even though these classes almost always provide a positive and supportive environment, some people prefer to do their exercising at home on their own. It’s certainly possible to do any of the dance fitness routines at home. The easiest and least expensive way to begin, or to see what style is best for you, is to go online and do a search on YouTube. You’ll find numerous videos of the dance moves, and even some choreographed classes that you can follow along with.
Once you’re more serious about working out with dance, you can rent or buy professionally made DVDs for quite cheaply - often about the cost of a quick dinner for one. Your local library may also have dance workout DVDs for you to check out and use at home, which gives you a chance to try out a DVD and see if you like the instructor's style and pace before you buy it.
However you choose to begin, start slow and give yourself a little time to learn the moves. Once you do, you’ll probably be hooked!
A Few Of Our Favorite Dance Workouts:
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
10 Fun Fitness Trends for 2012
One of the best ways to get and stay in shape is to find a fitness activity you enjoy. However, even doing something you love can get boring if you do it over and over. It’s important to keep your fitness activities interesting and fun. One great way to do that is to embrace new fitness trends. The new year is now getting underway, here are ten fun fitness trends to keep an eye out for. Some of these may be new to you, and some you may have already tried, but they're all great ways to mix things up with your fitness goals this year!
1. Forza– Forza is a fitness program that embraces the art of samurai sword fighting. It’s a full body workout that provides both strength training and cardio benefits. If you love the idea of swinging a large sword or wooden stick you can find classes and home workout DVDs to try it yourself.
Image via Wikipedia2. Dance Fitness – Zumba took the country by storm last year. All across the nation Zumba studios opened up and people began working out to a Latin beat. It’s spawned a whole new generation of dance fitness classes. They’re fun, much better than your mom’s jazzercise from the 80’s, and they’re a great way to get in shape.
3. Yogalates– Yogalates is a fusion of yoga and Pilates. The core moves of yoga are blended with the concepts of core strengthening and holding poses. Proper alignment is essential. If you love yoga or Pilates or cannot decide which class to take, consider a yogalates class.
4. CrossFit– CrossFit is a strengthening and conditioning program. It was originally created to help bodybuilders develop more flexibility and endurance as well as proper form. However, people and athletes from all walks of life have found that CrossFit is infinitely customizable to any level and fitness goal.
5. Cy-Yo – Cy-Yo stands for Cycle Yoga. Yes, you read that correctly. No, you’re not trying to do downward dog as you peddle. Instead, you warm up with a yoga class and then get on your indoor bike for a spinning class. It helps gym members get the best of both worlds.
6. Yogafit– Are you starting to notice a trend here? People are blending yoga with everything. Yogafit is a blend of yoga moves and basic fitness moves. A typical YogaFit class might move from downward dog to push ups, to get additional cardio and strengthening benefits in one fun workout that doesn't get boring.
7. Functional fitness. Using strength training to improve balance and ease of daily living. Functional fitness focuses on teaching your body to perform daily movements instead of being able to lift a 100 pound barbell over your chest. It’s practical strength training that you can use in your everyday life to help prevent injury and stay in shape.
8. Hiring a personal trainer or group training. More and more people are discovering the benefit of personal trainers. In this setting, you receive focused attention from a specialist, which helps you reach your fitness goals more quickly.
Image via Wikipedia9. Golden oldies programs – More and more baby boomers are getting into the health and wellness trend. That’s opened up a market for senior programs. You can now find fitness courses dedicated specifically to the needs of older folks and retirees.
10. Fitness classes for children. As childhood obesity continues to increase, more and more fitness professionals are creating programs specifically to help motivate children to get healthy. If you have kids, keep an eye out for fun ways for them to get involved in more physical activities.
Fitness trends arise from demand. They help keep your workout interesting and fun, and motivate you to continue pursuing exercise and fitness throughout your life. If you're in a rut, check out one of these fun ideas to keep you on track with your fitness goals for the year!
Check Out DVDs Of These Trends You Can Do At Home:
1. Forza
– Forza is a fitness program that embraces the art of samurai sword fighting. It’s a full body workout that provides both strength training and cardio benefits. If you love the idea of swinging a large sword or wooden stick you can find classes and home workout DVDs to try it yourself.Image via Wikipedia2. Dance Fitness – Zumba took the country by storm last year. All across the nation Zumba studios opened up and people began working out to a Latin beat. It’s spawned a whole new generation of dance fitness classes. They’re fun, much better than your mom’s jazzercise from the 80’s, and they’re a great way to get in shape.3. Yogalates
– Yogalates is a fusion of yoga and Pilates. The core moves of yoga are blended with the concepts of core strengthening and holding poses. Proper alignment is essential. If you love yoga or Pilates or cannot decide which class to take, consider a yogalates class.4. CrossFit
– CrossFit is a strengthening and conditioning program. It was originally created to help bodybuilders develop more flexibility and endurance as well as proper form. However, people and athletes from all walks of life have found that CrossFit is infinitely customizable to any level and fitness goal. 5. Cy-Yo – Cy-Yo stands for Cycle Yoga. Yes, you read that correctly. No, you’re not trying to do downward dog as you peddle. Instead, you warm up with a yoga class and then get on your indoor bike for a spinning class. It helps gym members get the best of both worlds.
6. Yogafit
– Are you starting to notice a trend here? People are blending yoga with everything. Yogafit is a blend of yoga moves and basic fitness moves. A typical YogaFit class might move from downward dog to push ups, to get additional cardio and strengthening benefits in one fun workout that doesn't get boring.7. Functional fitness. Using strength training to improve balance and ease of daily living. Functional fitness focuses on teaching your body to perform daily movements instead of being able to lift a 100 pound barbell over your chest. It’s practical strength training that you can use in your everyday life to help prevent injury and stay in shape.
8. Hiring a personal trainer or group training. More and more people are discovering the benefit of personal trainers. In this setting, you receive focused attention from a specialist, which helps you reach your fitness goals more quickly.
Image via Wikipedia9. Golden oldies programs – More and more baby boomers are getting into the health and wellness trend. That’s opened up a market for senior programs. You can now find fitness courses dedicated specifically to the needs of older folks and retirees.10. Fitness classes for children. As childhood obesity continues to increase, more and more fitness professionals are creating programs specifically to help motivate children to get healthy. If you have kids, keep an eye out for fun ways for them to get involved in more physical activities.
Fitness trends arise from demand. They help keep your workout interesting and fun, and motivate you to continue pursuing exercise and fitness throughout your life. If you're in a rut, check out one of these fun ideas to keep you on track with your fitness goals for the year!
Check Out DVDs Of These Trends You Can Do At Home:
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Video - Zumba Fun!
If this incredibly fun video doesn't make you want to try Zumba, I don't know what will! It's not a professional instructional video, but just a group of awesome Zumba dancers getting their groove on to some fun music. This is a longer video, and it does cover a lot of different moves. But even if if you just watch the first 3 minutes or so it will be enough to give you the flavor of what it's all about.
Check it out, and get ready to get down with some Zumba!
ZUMBA® Fitness!!!
ZUMBA® Fitness is the latin-inspired dance-fitness program that has spread across the world. When I took this video almost 5 years ago, I had no idea the ZUMBA program would become a worldwide phenomenon, presently with 12000000 class participants a ...
Get Your Authentic Zumba Here!
Check it out, and get ready to get down with some Zumba!
ZUMBA® Fitness!!!
ZUMBA® Fitness is the latin-inspired dance-fitness program that has spread across the world. When I took this video almost 5 years ago, I had no idea the ZUMBA program would become a worldwide phenomenon, presently with 12000000 class participants a ...
Get Your Authentic Zumba Here!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Zumba: Fun, Fitness, and Dance All In One
Zumba has taken the fitness world by storm. If you’re looking for a new fun way to burn fat and lose weight, you might want to consider Zumba. It’s a fun fast fitness blast.
Image by Erik van Roekel via FlickrSo Just What is Zumba?
Celebrity fitness trainer, "Beto" Perez stumbled upon Zumba in 1999. Forgetting his music for a packed aerobics class, he improvised. He grabbed the Latin music tapes he’d been listening to in his car and voila – Zumba was born.
Zumba is an aerobics class infused with Latin music and vibrant Latin dance moves. It’s wholly fun and addictive. So addictive Zumba is now being taught at more than 90,000 locations in 110 countries, has sold millions of DVDs.
Get in On This Fun Fitness Craze
While you can of course take a Zumba course at any number of locations (gyms, fitness centers, and YMCAs) around the country you can also enjoy the workout routine in the comfort of your home.
The term "Zumba" is actually proprietary, meaning that the course belongs to Beto Perez and is licensed by him. Make sure any Zumba home workout is created by him (see below for the authentic workout sets). One of the best Zumba home workout programs is the Zumba Fitness Latin Workout Routine 4 DVDs Box-Set. This complete set includes four DVDs including.
1. Beginners DVD
2. Abs, Buns and Thighs DVD
3. Advanced DVD
4. Power DVD
The beginners DVD as you might suspect, teaches the basic moves. You’ll learn the step-by-step way. It sets the foundation for the other DVDs and workouts. The Abs, Buns and Thighs helps you focus on spot reduction – burning fat and toning those trouble areas. The Advanced DVD takes your workout to a whole new level.
Finally, the Power DVD amplifies your workout for maximum calorie burning. You’ll sweat and have a blast dancing to the Latin music. Reviews have called this Fitness DVD pack the closest thing you’ll get to a class.
You don’t need anything but a little bit of time and a whole lot of energy. And don’t worry if you don’t feel like working out. Just turn on the invigorating music and you’ll be dancing and getting in shape in no time. You can’t resist the Latin beat.
If you love to dance or are looking for a new and energizing workout routine, consider Zumba. Try a class or grab this four pack and Zumba in your home any time you want to.
Check Out the Authentic Zumba Workout Sets Here:
Image by Erik van Roekel via FlickrSo Just What is Zumba?Celebrity fitness trainer, "Beto" Perez stumbled upon Zumba in 1999. Forgetting his music for a packed aerobics class, he improvised. He grabbed the Latin music tapes he’d been listening to in his car and voila – Zumba was born.
Zumba is an aerobics class infused with Latin music and vibrant Latin dance moves. It’s wholly fun and addictive. So addictive Zumba is now being taught at more than 90,000 locations in 110 countries, has sold millions of DVDs.
Get in On This Fun Fitness Craze
While you can of course take a Zumba course at any number of locations (gyms, fitness centers, and YMCAs) around the country you can also enjoy the workout routine in the comfort of your home.
The term "Zumba" is actually proprietary, meaning that the course belongs to Beto Perez and is licensed by him. Make sure any Zumba home workout is created by him (see below for the authentic workout sets). One of the best Zumba home workout programs is the Zumba Fitness Latin Workout Routine 4 DVDs Box-Set
. This complete set includes four DVDs including.1. Beginners DVD
2. Abs, Buns and Thighs DVD
3. Advanced DVD
4. Power DVD
The beginners DVD as you might suspect, teaches the basic moves. You’ll learn the step-by-step way. It sets the foundation for the other DVDs and workouts. The Abs, Buns and Thighs helps you focus on spot reduction – burning fat and toning those trouble areas. The Advanced DVD takes your workout to a whole new level.
Finally, the Power DVD amplifies your workout for maximum calorie burning. You’ll sweat and have a blast dancing to the Latin music. Reviews have called this Fitness DVD pack the closest thing you’ll get to a class.
You don’t need anything but a little bit of time and a whole lot of energy. And don’t worry if you don’t feel like working out. Just turn on the invigorating music and you’ll be dancing and getting in shape in no time. You can’t resist the Latin beat.
If you love to dance or are looking for a new and energizing workout routine, consider Zumba. Try a class or grab this four pack and Zumba in your home any time you want to.
Check Out the Authentic Zumba Workout Sets Here:
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Video - Zumba Dance Fitness
The Zumba craze has taken over in the past year or so, and Zumba classes have been popping up everywhere. This is a super fun, fast-paced Latin-inspired dance workout that will get you moving and grooving, and definitely help shed those holiday pounds! It's also a great way to get your exercise during these cold winter months, when outside activities are few and far between. Check your local rec center or YMCA for very reasonably priced classes.
And in the meantime, check out the video below for a quick taste, and see what all the fun is about! (Or, if you're more comfortable trying it at home
, see below for some other options.)
HOW to ZUMBA ZUMBA!!! Zumba DANCE FITNESS STEPS
Zumba Fitness Dance Moves with Besty+Tamara
Get Fit With Zumba At Home:
And in the meantime, check out the video below for a quick taste, and see what all the fun is about! (Or, if you're more comfortable trying it at home
, see below for some other options.)HOW to ZUMBA ZUMBA!!! Zumba DANCE FITNESS STEPS
Zumba Fitness Dance Moves with Besty+Tamara
Get Fit With Zumba At Home:
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