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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
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My name is Patty Rose. I came from the dance and fitness world and now I empower creative entrepreneurs with automation and online business coaching, so they can free up time for the life and business they love. I love helping people reach their goals, find solutions, and celebrate success! To learn more about what we're up to, I invite you to join me at my website https://pattyrose.com/ where we talk about topics that affect every entrepreneur. Hope to see you over there soon!
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