Zumba

Zumba is a party and everyone is invited. Zumba, which in Colombian slang means 'to move fast', is a calorie burning, fun and easy to learn dance-fitness program, incorporating aerobic and Latin dance elements. It was introduced by Colombian choreographer and dancer Alberto (Beto) Perez during the 1990 and is today taught in studios and gyms in 125 countries around the world.

The dance-fitness program was created accidentally when one day Perez forgot his tape of aerobics music for a class he was teaching and improvised the class by using one of his own tapes of traditional Latin dance music. His students loved the routine, and Perez went on to incorporate into the fitness program steps, moves and music from dance styles such as cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, reggaeton, soca, samba, belly dancing, hip hop and tango.

In 2001 Perez brought his dance-fitness style to Miami, where he met and formed an alliance with entrepreneurs Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion. The trio branded the Zumba trademark and in 2005 they created the Zumba Academy to respond to the increasing demand for Zumba instructors and classes. The Zumba brand was later expanded to include the Zumbawear apparel and accessories, music CDs and a series of DVDs. There are six different types of classes, geared toward different levels and age groups.

Zumba: the Zumba style class features rhythms set to high energy Latin and international beats. The class boasts participants' energy levels, and often helps to build a strong community among students.

Zumba Gold: a Zumba Gold type class is an adaptation of the Zumba formula moves and pace and suits the needs of older adults who are looking for camaraderie, excitement and fitness as a regular part of their weekly schedule, as well as the needs of beginners who are just starting a fitness program and a healthy lifestyle. The class has all the elements of the energizing Latin music, easy to follow moves and an invigorating, party-like atmosphere.

Zumba Toning: Zumba Toning type of class combines body shape exercises that target particular areas of the body including arms, abs, buttocks and thighs and high-energy cardio work with Latin Zumba moves that create a calorie burning, strength training dance fitness-party. The rhythm is enhanced with lightweight, maraca-like sticks which students learn to use. The Zumba Toning class is a total blast, perfect for the enthusiasts who want to shape their bodies naturally.

Aqua Zumba: this is a 'pool party' energizing workout which involves splashing, stretching, twisting, laughing, hooting and hollering. It integrates the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines and blends everything into a safe, challenging workout that is cardio-conditioning and body-toning.

Zumbatomic: this is a high energy type class that is designed exclusively for kids between the ages of 4 to 12. The class is packed with special choreography, kid friendly routines and hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and other music that kids love. It boosts metabolism and helps kids to increase their self-confidence and to enhance focus and co-ordination.

Zumba in the Circuit: a class of Latin-inspired dance-fitness moves that are combined with circuit training, consisting of a series of strength exercises at timed intervals. The exercise routine boosts metabolism, builds strength and blast calorie burning. The class moves students from one exercise station to the next to the thumping beats of reggaeton, salsa, merengue, hip-hop and other music. The class can be adapted for all fitness levels.

Zumba Gold-Toning: this is an easy to follow dance-fitness program for baby boomers and beginners. This type of class helps participants to build muscle strength, to increase bone density, and to improve mobility, posture and coordination through dynamic lightweight resistance training and exciting international rhythms.

Do you like aerobics? Do you like Latin dance? With Zumba you can get both. Lose weight and tone your body while having extreme fun. You will not believe how much you will love Zumba. And with the help and expertise of our professional trainers, here at Symmetrical you will get the maximum results! It is very important to know that we never have more than 15 people in any one Zumba class.