Zumba Gymnastics, Benefits and Preparation

Do you like to dance with fast, happy music? There are Zumba that can make the body fit and happy heart because it is performed with cheerful music. "Zumba" comes from the Colombian word meaning fun and fast moving. Zumba Gymnastics is a fun and easy to follow series of sports or heart exercises. This dance-based aerobic movement is accompanied by a blend of Latin and international music, with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. Zumba was created accidentally by Alberto Perez, an aerobics instructor who forgot to bring the music he used to use. Then, he plays the dance music he used to dance. When doing aerobics with the music, the participants really liked it. Told a businessman, in 2002, Perez began selling gymnastics DVDs with Latin music which they named Zumba. The gymnastics became global when Perez began writing guides and giving Zumba training. Now, Zumba has been practiced in more than 40 countries. In addition to adults, there is also the Zumbatomic program for children aged 5-12 years. Apart from the accompaniment of Latin music, Zumba music is now becoming more diverse accompanied by other types of music, such as hip-hop.

Zumba Gymnastics: Healthy and Happy

Zumba gymnastic movements are designed to be done repeatedly by moving most of the muscles of the body, so that it is beneficial for blood circulation and oxygen throughout the body and increase heart rate. Here are some of the benefits that can be obtained from Zumba gymnastics:

• Burn calories. Doing Zumba for 60 minutes can burn about 450 calories.
• The combination of various movements, ranging from hip-hop, cha-cha, salsa, to belly dance can form a more ideal body.
• Make the mind sharper. Zumba's series of movements makes it necessary for people to remember the stages step by step in order to practice
• Improve coordination between limbs.
• Increase stamina.
• Increase muscle mass and bone density. Zumba's movements concentrate on forming body parts that are important for spinal resistance, such as the back muscles, buttocks, stomach, and thighs.
• Reducing blood pressure and body fat.
• Doing fun sports like Zumba also motivates you to do it regularly, so the benefits are more.
• Make self confidence, happy heart, and feel energized.
• Zumba, which is done together, makes you more active in socializing and meeting new friends.

In addition, the movements on Zumba are deliberately designed to be easily practiced by people of all ages, fitness levels, and abilities. This sport can also be modified to be lighter, so that it can be a low-impact sport that can be practiced by the elderly and beginners.

Zumba for Beginners

Although it can be done by most people of all ages and levels of body fitness, but like other sports, Zumba exercises must still be done according to stages and the right way, to minimize injury. Here are some guidelines to follow:

• Before starting to do Zumba, consult your doctor, especially if you have certain diseases.
• It is a good idea to attend Zumba classes with certified or experienced instructors.
• For starters, take classes that offer Zumba movements for beginners. There are types of Aqua Zumba with slower rhythms and Gold Zumba for the elderly.
• Be sure to warm up beforehand and cool down afterwards.
• Wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move, because Zumba involves a lot of spinning movements.
• Avoid dehydration by consuming water when paused.
• Avoid wearing jewelry to prevent the risk of falling, snagging, or scratching.
• Dancing for pregnant women can be an ideal sport. However, slow down movement and limit movement. Avoid moving excessively. If there is a leakage of vaginal fluid, spots appear, dizziness, chest pain, difficulty breathing, uterine contractions, decreased fetal movements, immediately stop exercising and contact a doctor. Always consult a doctor first before participating in this exercise, or other sports, during pregnancy.

Zumba exercises can be an option for those of you who are reluctant to do individual sports or exercise that is too serious. With Zumba exercises, your feelings can be happy, your body is healthy.