Still haven't found a sporting activity that motivates you? In that case, don't miss our article on what is zumba fitness and what are its benefits .
This activity is perfect for all those people who want to keep fit by combining dance and exercise. Also, your physical condition will not matter.
<span class='notranslate'> </span><span class='notranslate'> </span><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Zumba was created in the 90s by Beto Pérez, Colombian dancer and choreographer, who decided to innovate and mix Latin dances with sports training movements. Over the years, other types of music have also been introduced, such as hip-hop, rap, rumba, bachata, etc.</span></p><span class='notranslate'> </span><p ><span style="font-weight: 400;">We can define this activity as an </span><b>aerobic exercise</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> that is based on the execution of a choreography in which we must keep the rhythm of the music while performing a series of </span><b>movements based on dance steps and fitness exercises</b><span style="font -weight: 400;">.</span></p><span class='notranslate'> </span><gap><span class='notranslate'> </span><span class='notranslate' > </span><title style="center" text="What are the benefits of this activity" tag_name="h2" margin_bottom="0px"><span class='notranslate'> </span><span class= 'notranslate'> </span><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Among the main </span><b>benefits of Zumba fitness</b><span style="font-weight : 400;"> we highlight the following:</span></p>< span class='notranslate'> </span><ul><span class='notranslate'> </span><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">As we exercise our body, it allows us to enjoy dancing and music.</span></li><span class=' notranslate'> </span><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">High intensity aerobic work is produced.</span></li><span class='notranslate'> </span> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Improves the circulatory and cardiovascular system.</span></li><span class='notranslate'> </span><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allows an improvement in the coordination of movements and an increase in flexibility.</span></li><span class=' notranslate'> </span><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is an ideal activity for those people who want to lose weight.</span></li><span class='notranslate' > </span><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gives very positive benefits at the level of sociability.</span></li><span class='notranslate'> </span> </ul><span class='notranslate'> </span><ux_image id="66311" image_size="medium"><span class='notranslate'> </span><span class='notranslate'> < /span><gap><span class='notranslate'> </span><span class='notranslate'> </span><title style="center" text="Tips to get started in Zumba fitness" tag_name=" h2" margin_bottom="0px"><span class='notranslate'> </span><span class='notranslate'> </span><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Despite Since this type of exercise does not usually present any risk, we recommend paying attention to the following aspects before starting the activity:</span></p><span class='notranslate'> </span><ol> <span class='notranslate'> </span><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span class='notranslate'> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Select a </span><span style="color: #cc4274;" ><strong>group adapted to your level</strong></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Do not forget that these Zumba sessions are more intense, so if you are in the initiation phase you should go to a class in which the choreography runs a little slower and the work is not excessively hard for you. Later, you can move on to a more advanced level.</span><span class='notranslate'> </span></li><span class='notranslate'> </span><li style="font-weight :400;" aria-level="1"><span class='notranslate'> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Start </span><span style="color: #cc4274;"> <b>warming up your muscles</b></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. A warm-up of 10 or 15 minutes will be enough to avoid injury.</span><span class='notranslate'> </span></li><span class='notranslate'> </span><li style="font -weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span class='notranslate'> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Before entering the room, </span><span style="color : #cc4274;"><b>introduce yourself to the monitor</b></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. In this way, they will know what your level is and can offer you all their help.</span><span class='notranslate'> </span></li><span class='notranslate'> </span><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span class='notranslate'> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">If it's your first day, don't hide in the crowd! A very common mistake among beginners is to get in the last rows to go unnoticed. Don't be afraid of being ridiculous. The best thing about these classes is that the environment is usually very pleasant, so </span><span style="color: #cc4274;"><b>stand near the monitor</b></span><span style ="font-weight: 400;"> so I can easily correct you.</span><span class='notranslate'> </span></li><span class='notranslate'> </span><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span class='notranslate'> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although Zumba fitness is a very complete activity, </span><span style ="color: #cc4274;"><b>you can combine it with other sports</b></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> such as running, cycling, swimming, etc.</ span><span class='notranslate'> </span></li><span class='notranslate'> </span><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span class='notranslate'> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">We recommend doing </span><span style="color: #cc4274;" ><b>two or three sessions a week</b></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. The number may increase as we advance in level.</span><span class='notranslate'> </span></li><span class='notranslate'> </span></ol><span class ='notranslate'> </span><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Now that you know what Zumba fitness is and its benefits, what are you waiting for to try it? You sure have a lot of fun while you get in shape.</span></p><span class='notranslate'> </span><span class='notranslate'> </span><span class= 'notranslate'> </span><span class='notranslate'> </span>
