How To Replace Your Boring Old Workout With A Zumba Class

People love to dance. Okay, well maybe after a few drinks.  What people don't realize is that dancing is exercise. Who knew you could have fun and possibly lose weight at the same time? There are so many classes out there that you probably never heard of, that involve dancing. One of my personal favorites is Zumba.  I love Zumba so much, I started teaching it!

Zumba is a dance fitness program, created by a dancer and choreographer, Alberto "Beto" Perez, in Colombia.  Zumba is an exhilarating, easy to follow, Latin-inspired dance. It's a party in the cardio room. The only thing missing is the margarita.

What I like best about this type of class, is that you don't need to be a dancer. I know you're probably saying to yourself, "Yeah right, I have two left feet!" right? That probably won't change, but the dance steps are simple. They are mixed with basic cardio moves that are recognizable and are sure to boost your heart rate.

What I like is that Zumba is fun! The treadmill, not so much. It's not very motivating when you're stuck on a machine for 30 minutes running, but getting nowhere.

All in all, Zumba is a great exercise to get you up and get you going. You may not like to jump on the treadmill or the elliptical, but if you like music and want to learn some new dance moves then Zumba just might be the workout for you. I know it is for me!

-Jason Layden