What to Expect
- Something different! The moves and music may be very new to you... and that's why you'll like it.
- IMMERSION -- just jump in and do it. In Zumba, we don't count beats or cue every step. We just move naturally to the rhythm of the music.
- You DO NOT have to have rhythm or be a dance to take Zumba® classes! I REPEAT, You DO NOT have to have rhythm or be a dancer to take Zumba® classes!
- Be ready to sweat, that's what you came for, right?!
What to wear
- Wear PROPER SHOES --- cross training shoes, aerobic
dance shoes, dance sneakers (the ones with the round pivot
point on the ball of your foot) are good --- DO NOT wear
running shoes, as they have treads that are too deep and
grip the floor too much, risking knee injury. Even if you have
old sneakers with well-worn treads, choose those over
running shoes.
- Wear loose, COMFORTABLE CLOTHING that breathes. You
will work up a sweat. If you want to start off with a jacket
or sweatshirt, that's okay, but be prepared to get HOT!!
What to Do
- Drink PLENTY OF WATER before, during and after class.
Hydration is very important!!! We do have bottled water available at the studio for $1.00
- DON'T worry about the steps!!! Zumba® is all about having
FUN while getting FIT!!! There are NO MISTAKES in
Zumba®!!! As long as you're BREATHING, as long as you're
MOVING, as long as you're HAVING FUN, you're doing
Zumba® correctly!!! It is ok to smile, yell, and GET CRAZY, in fact I strongly ENCOURAGE that you do!
- Go at your own pace. LISTEN TO YOU BODY and do what is comfortable. You can always do more simplified versions of anything we do in class, just keep moving and do what you can do.
- STICK WITH IT! You'll be amazed by the progress you make each week.
- Be proud of yourself for making the commitment to exercise and to your health!
