What is it?
Zumba is a fitness class that combines dance and fitness moves. Inspired by Latin dance and music, Zumba uses a variety of styles in its routines, including Bollywood, Salsa, Mambo, Rumba, and Hip Hop. Music selections include both fast and slow rhythms to help tone and sculpt the body.
Why is it best?
Zumba is a total-body cardio and aerobic workout, which provides a large calorie consumption. Research shows that a person burns 300 to 900kcal with an hour-long Zumba exercise. Because Zumba offers different options, proponents of the Zumba program claim that it is safe for all ages, meaning that anyone from age 0 to 100 can participate in this form of aerobic exercise.
- Makes the body slenderer and the figure more beautiful
- Effectively reduces cellulite problems
- Cleanses the body of waste substances and repairs blood and lymphatic circulation
- Makes the skin smoother, more elastic, softer and revitalises dry skin
- Reduces muscular and joint pains
Fitness Training
- Point 1 – Lower the risk of heart disease
- Point 2 – Reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol
- Point 3 – Increase good cholesterol
- Point 4 – High Calorie burning exercise
Diet Maintenance
Pre – Zumba meal
You can eat a regular meal if there are three hours or more before Zumba session. If there are two hours or less, then eat snacks focused on healthy carbohydrates to provide energy for the Zumba workout. Eat a snack that is low in protein and fat, as these take longer to digest and energy may not be available for the workout session within 90 minutes.
Post – Zumba meal
Carbohydrate and protein are required after a workout to replenish the glycogen and repair the muscles. Post Zumba recovery meal should be consumed approximately 30 minutes after the session. You can have a regular meal, depending on the time or your Zumba workout, or you can choose a healthy recovery snack, like low fat chocolate milk, low fat yogurt parfait, fruit smoothie or fruit with walnuts or almonds.
A little planning of diet to go with your Zumba routine can positively help you achieve your weight loss goal! So recharge your Zumba sessions with proper fuelling and enjoy the results.