15 Amazing Benefits of Zumba That Will Make You Dance Your Way to Weight Loss ...

1. Weight Loss

In my opinion, one of the most important benefits of Zumba is, of course, the spectacular weight loss his new fitness craze can bring. This extremely fun workout incorporates a lot of routines that will improve your cardiovascular system, which is extremely helpful in your fight to lose that unwanted weight. Also, the average person will burn around 600 to 1000 calories in a Zumba class. That’s quite a lot, right? And the best part is that you won’t even notice all that effort it actually requires.

2. Body Toning

Another fabulous benefit of this type of workout is the fact that by practicing it, you’ll be able to tone your entire body in no time. Because during a Zumba class, you are supposed to move your body to the rhythm of the music, your muscles will be engaged to make some specific moves like squats and twists, thus allowing you to tone your entire body without even realizing it.

3. You’ll Make New Friends

By attending a Zumba class, you’ll be able to meet and interact with interesting and fun people. You could go to this type of workout for at least two or three times per week and you’ll get to socialize and make a lot of new friends among your Zumba classmates. In my opinion, Zumba is the perfect workout for anyone who wants to connect to other people, no matter how shy or outgoing you might be.

4. It’s Upbeat and Fun

Unlike the regular type of exercises most people do, Zumba combats boredom by making exercise upbeat and fun. If you like music, you’ll surely enjoy this type of workout and you’ll surely love the upbeat and energetic atmosphere in your Zumba class. You won’t even know when all that time has passed!

5. The Perfect Stress Reliever

Zumba is the perfect workout to take if you want to get rid of all that stress you accumulate during your every day. I could say that, for me, it’s the perfect stress reliever and some people even think that it’s even better than therapy. The upbeat moves specific to this type of workout favor the release of those mood improving endorphins, and by joining a Zumba class, you’ll surely be able to feel your worries melt away as you lose yourself in the music.

6. Improved Coordination

By joining a Zumba class you’ll definitely improve your coordination, and if you didn’t already know, it is extremely important to have good coordination as you grow older. Maybe this doesn’t seem so important to you right now, but you will appreciate it once you get older and you won’t suffer from the consequences of poor coordination.

7. It Works for Every Age

Zumba is definitely the perfect type of workout for all ages ‘cause it combines a lot of fun elements, like music and those energetic movements with exercising. There are even some Zumba programs designed especially for children called "Zumbatonic," which helps them be aware of the amazing benefits of exercising from an early age, making them feel more active and healthy. It’s also the perfect exercise for the elderly by helping them stay strong and supple.

8. Improved Mood

A lot of research has discovered that exercising can help you produce those mood-improving endorphins. Zumba is considered to be also one of the best ways to fight depression since a lot of studies have supported the fact that you must participate in cardiovascular exercise such as dancing (and Zumba is all about dancing) in order for the highest amounts of endorphins to be released in your body.

9. Greater Confidence

In my opinion, Zumba is also the best way to boost your confidence. Thanks to all that dancing that a Zumba workout requires, you’ll lower your inhibitions, you’ll improve your posture, you’ll have better coordination and you’ll feel good about yourself. These changes will reflect immediately on your mood and on your appearance. Someone who feels good also has greater confidence and appreciates more, the wonderful person that she is.

10. Revs Metabolism

When you build lean muscle mass and get your body used to the calorie burning that Zumba provides, you boost your metabolism. That means your body is better at burning calories, even when you are at rest. A sluggish metabolism makes it hard to achieve weight loss goals, so Zumba is a great way to get yours humming.

11. It's Addicting

Refer to #4. Because most people who discover Zumba fall in love with it as a form of exercise, it's a great choice if you have trouble staying motivated to stick with an exercise routine. Many women say they are hooked after only one class. If you need that kind of motivation, find yourself a Zumba class today.

12. It's Customizable

You can't expect to be as proficient at Zumba as the experts with just one class. However, the great thing about the class is that it is customizable based on ability levels. If you're new to Zumba, look for a beginner class and work your way up to the advanced classes as you gain skills and confidence. Cool, right?

13. It's Fast

They say that time flies when you're having fun. That makes Zumba your go to choice if you count the seconds the entire time you're exercising. If slogging through your workout is sometimes more than you can handle, try Zumba for all the benefits at a fast paced tempo that will make an hour fly by in seconds.

14. Builds Body Awareness

You know how you feel after you try a new workout, right? You're usually sore in places you didn't know you had. When you do Zumba, you gain awareness of your entire body because there isn't an inch that doesn't get attention when you dance. This awareness is great for keeping your progress on track and noticing when certain parts of your body need more attention.

15. Classes Are Everywhere

Sometimes I read about a great new exercise class, only to find out it's only offered in New York City. Since I don't live there, it can be disappointing. Not so with Zumba. Most cities and states boast several places that offer Zumba classes for all skill levels. Check your local rec center or gym for a class near you. You won't be let down!

I hope I convinced you to at least try going to a Zumba workout and you’ll see how addicted you will be afterwards to this wonderful fitness exercise. Do you go to Zumba classes? What amazing benefits of Zumba have you discovered? Do tell!

This article written in collaboration with editor, Eliza Martinez