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Zumba. What's Wrong with it?
Have You Taken any Zumba Fitness Classes?
When I attend a fitness or dance class as a student, I have no choice but to also be observant as a teacher. It is my nature and my background that naturally come into play. So, I write this to share some of the basic things you can do to make sure you are getting a great workout, having fun and preventing injury! I've been taking Zumba class for my dance workout lately and I love, love, love it! They say, its like a party, and you know what, they're right!
What's wrong with a party?
Zumba, like any new workout craze, is hitting town like a storm! It's drawing many people out to the gym and to the studio to take class. People are also using Zumba home dvd sets. It's getting people moving! This is all great. I love to see a program that facilitates healthy activity and movement! However, what I caution is the safety of mass media fitness growing too quickly. When certifying to the masses, it is possible that few instructors may get through the course without a history of teaching experience or an in depth knowledge of technique. It is also possible that there will be so many students in a class that it is simply not possible for an instructor make corrections to every one at the same time. All instructors that I have taken class with are wonderful but they have been classes or 30 to 50 students! I believe it is of the utmost importance that you as the student, educate yourself on a few of the basics and seek out the proper instruction. Because, the basic steps of Zumba are very easy to do, safe to execute, and Fun, Fun, Fun, just a few tips should have you on the way to self protection and prevention and enjoying your workouts Here are a few tips for you to become your own advocate of body-safe fitness!
Seek out a good instructor:
- Do a little homework if you can before you take class with a new instructor.
- You can ask for their credentials and experience.
- You may even want to watch a class before you try it out, Although, I admit, that might be just a little torturous because you'll want to be in there with them!
- Try asking other students for their thoughts regarding the teacher and or the studio.
Self Awareness and Injury Prevention:
If something doesn't feel good, don't do it! The old adage is "If it hurts STOP!" I can't tell you how many times I've heard of people pushing themselves too far during a workout and regretting it after the fact.
Listen to Your body: I believe our body gives us signals and signs. I believe that it is our responsibility to listen to and respect them. If you are experiencing an "off" day, do a self evaluation to determine what your body needs. Some days you may just be a little tired and you know deep down that the workout will energize you and make you feel better. Another day, you may decide that it's just going to be too much. Those are the days that you may suffer injury that could have been prevented. Just be careful not to use this as an excuse and started opt'ing' - out of the workout as a habit.
Avoid Over Use Injuries:
Our bodies need to heal after a strenuous workout. If you do the same repetitive exercise every day for a prolonged period of time, you can develop what is known as an over use injury. Be sure to vary your dance workouts with a day of active rest like walking, or a day with a weight training routine. As long as you diversify, this should not be an issue. For more tips on how to implement your own technique for a safe and fun workout see my post for How to have FUN and keep your self safe in Dance Fitness Classes!
Dance, Move, Live!
Patty Rose
Meaningful Movement
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Dance with Someone You Love!
A few days ago, I shared a blog post with a plan to start out your New Years Routine with gentle stretching each and every day. How is it going? If you missed it, it is never to late to get started! You can check it out here, (Slow and Steady Wins the Race)
If you need some help with ideas for stretches, you can check out this Basic Stretch Routine video I made a few months ago. It's a four minute (nice and easy) stretch session and I walk you through the entire routine. You may also want to try my Seated Flexibility Video for another basic stretch routine to help you get moving.
In my Slow and Steady Wins the Race post, I mentioned to you that these activities would be building upon one another. While you continue to do your daily morning stretch, we will be building on the foundation to create new habits and guilt free fitness for your lifestyle to last the whole year through.
Dance with Someone You Love!
In my Holiday Gift Video to you, I talked about how movement can generate what I call The Happy Factor! That is the purpose of this activity!
You can chosen to play music or use no music at all and you can be anywhere! Just pick up your toddler, grab your spouse, or even give yourself a hug and go to it.
DANCE! It doesn't matter if you are in the living room, the kitchen, the hallway! Do a little shake, the twist, the mashed potato, the monkey, it's all OK, as long as you have FUN. That's the only rule with this activity: Be safe and have FUN!
Please, do this at least once every day . Again, just like we talked about with the morning stretch activity, you can determine the amount of time. Whatever you decide, increase the duration each day for the remainder of the week.
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Note how you feel.
Be aware of your smile, your mood, your heart rate, your connection to the people you love. Post a comment, ask me a question, send me an email if you need help. I'm here to support you in creating The Happy Factor and Guilt Free Fitness into your life!
Dance, Move, Live!
Patty Rose
January 03, 2011
Patty Rose
My name is Patty Rose. I am a dance and fitness instructor with a passion for life.I love helping people reach their goals, find solutions to wellness and feel motivated to move!
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