Zumba is a wild fitness mixture for weight loss, it consists of elements of various Latin American dances and the mood of an endless carnival. The Zumba fitness dance was invented in Colombia in the nineties. Then this direction quickly captivated the hearts of Europeans and Americans.
What a workout looks like
Zumba refers to interval training: these dances combine quick transitions from rapid movements to smooth steps. Classes are held under the guise of dance parties. It doesn't matter how skillfully you dance, the main thing is constant movement! Improvisation is encouraged in Zumba. The main thing is to keep the rhythm, and how you twist with your hips is not so important.
Who are these dances for?
Zumba is designed for weight loss, the process is imperceptible, but fast. Many people got bored with aerobics and fitness programs, everyone wanted an incendiary and fun! Everyone can start doing these fiery dances. Zumba classes can be attended by people of completely different ages, weight categories and heights. After all, age and other restrictions for these activities do not exist, only the cardiovascular system must withstand this rhythm. Do you think that the heart is not ready for such marches? Then it is better to start with slow dancing.
Fatigue
Fatigue from dancing Zumba will be, but not very strong. After all, Zumba resembles swimming - you don't feel tired in the water, you don't feel your weight.
Where to start
If you are a beginner, then Zumba dance training will have to take place three times a week for one hour. This is quite enough to get used to the load, to lose the first pounds. By the way, trainers assure that in an hour of training, most people burn up to 1000 calories - a good result. After all, it is better to lose weight with dancing than starving on diets! At home, you will also need to do it, preferably in the morning. Then, throughout the day, you will be provided with a charge of carnival vigor!
