Ideal for sculpting its silhouette while having fun, Zumba federates 15 million students every week across 186 countries. How is a zumba session? What are the benefits, where to find a course … Meeting with Beto Perez, the creator of this dance that has become essential.
This Latin dance and cardiowhich comes from Colombia, was created by Beto Perezteacher of Latin dance and former choreographer of Shakira. If there are mainly Salsa, Reggaeton, Batchata, or Mérengué, the Zumba choreographies Also created exclusively with international artists such as Shakira, Pitbull, Daddy Yankee, J-Lo or Meghan Trainor. The courses called “Fitness Party” combine dance steps and simple fitness movements, which allow Work and sculpt the body fun. In total, Zumba brings together nearly 15 million regular practitioners across 186 countries. The reason for this success? Transmitting joy and fun above all, dancing on catchy music, with simple choreographies and dynamic teachers. Result : we spend ourselves and we burn calories without realizing it ! Ideal for those who don’t like to suffer in the gym. “”In the early 2000s, we tried to create something different. Zumba is not only dance and fitness, it is a community, a family and a philosophy“, Said Beto to the Journal des Femmes. And that’s not all, the founder even offers cruises entirely dedicated to Zumba (Zumba Cruise), which brings together every year all aficionados and international teachers for a week.
Zumba lessons last an hour. Like any sporting activity, the session begins with a warm -up, before continuing on choreographies that accelerate the heart rate to end with stretching. Beyond the music that makes you want to wiggle and dynamic teachers, courses (other than in sports halls) are often organized in unusual places: a nightclub, in the middle of the day, with sounds and lights that make this experience festive.
No need to have done ten years of dance, everyone is able to take a zumba course (except health contraindications). There is something for everyone, all levels and all ages! Children aged 7 to 11 can take courses Zumba Kidsand for older people, Zumba Gold Courses are offered with suitable movements. And that’s not all, zumba develops in other disciplines: Aquazumba, Strong by Zumba, Zumba Step, Zumba Sentao (with a chair). Finally, everyone finds their style since all world music is represented. “”During a zumba class, you can both dance on Latin music (salsa, bachata and merengue), but also on the oriental, Balkan sounds, bangala, hip hop or RNB. We travel in a playlist, and we don’t get bored!“, specifies Beto. And if we fear lack coordination, do not panic, the steps are simple, and it doesn’t matter that we follow the movement, as long as we keep the rhythm and have fun.
Zumba burns between 600 and 800 calories per hour Depending on the intensity we put in it! “We work a lot on cardio, but we also strengthen all the muscles of the body, because in dance choreographies, hide many fitness movements such as squats, slots, abs or the maintenance of arms“, Specifies Alix, professor of Zumba in Paris. Zumba also makes it possible to develop self -confidence, sometimes by a little more sensual choreographies.
The courses of Strong by Zumba propose to train on basic fitness movements such as slits, squats, burpee and pumps. “”These are combined movements, which intensifies muscle workt cardio. In addition, we work all parts of the body and mainly thighs, glutes, abs and shoulders “, explain Maeva, Strong by Zumba teacher in Paris. This high intensity fractional training (HIIT) created in July 2016 is based on synchronization with music. Indeed, to give more dynamism, the music is specially created and adapted to the different movements. “”Training is first created, then the sound engineers imagine music to wedge themselves on choreography, adding effects, which encourages students to exceed their limits, because they are helped and propelled by music“The course is accessible to everyone. On each movement, simplified options are offered and conversely, progressions are possible, for those who wish to intensify their movements.
Beto also launched his own clothing. Leggins, colored shoes and tank tops, the Zumba Wear is renewed each season. Nevertheless a comfortable outfit is enough: jogging or leggings, T-shirt or tank top, without forgetting a good pair of sneakers, a towel and a bottle of water.
Many fitness clubs, dance schools and sports associations organize Zumba lessons. You can inquire with your town hall. You can also consult the site www.zumba.com which lists all the courses worldwide.
