ZUMBA into shape!!!
by Debbie Pettit, Lady Fitness Health Spa

[Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Debbie Pettit and Lady Fitness Health Spa for sponsoring a ZUMBATHON "Shake Your Booty For Judy" in October for our dear friend, Judy Baker who was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). The ZUMBATHON was a huge success and on behalf on Judy, we thank Debbie from the bottom of our heart for her efforts and support.]

The ZUMBA program is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting, exhilarating, and effective fitness system. A ZUMBA class-known as a ZUMBA Fitness-Party combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body using an aerobic/fitness approach to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle toning benefits.

The ZUMBA program integrates some of the basic principles of aerobic, interval, and resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular benefits, and total body toning. The cardio-based dance movements are easy-to-follow steps that include body sculpting, which targets areas such as gluteus, legs, arms, core, and the most important muscle in the body - the heart.

Dancers and non-dancers alike immediately and easily master a ZUMBA class because previous dance experience is not necessary. A ZUMBA class creates a party-like atmosphere that provides a non-intimidating opportunity for non-dancers, new exercisers, or those who have previously hesitated to participate in group classes.

At the same time, dancers and veteran exercisers thoroughly enjoy the change of pace—exercising in a healthy, fun, partly-like environment. All students feel comfortable knowing that they can just go with the flow and enjoy a ZUMBA Fitness-Party. The ZUMBA program’s passionate and explosive Latin and international music rhythms motivate you during class, making you want to return again and again!

The ZUMBA program is the most effective, innovative, and exhilarating workout designed for everyone. The primary elements that make it so unique and successful are:

• It’s a blast! The ZUMBA program is "exercise in disguise". Participants have a blast and don’t even realize they’re exercising. In fact, it feels so good, people want to do it every day.
• It’s different! The music, the steps, the moves, the class, the energy…..nothing compares to a ZUMBA Fitness-Party!
• It’s easy! The ZUMBA program is designed for everyone. People of any fitness level, from any background, and of any age can start the program right away. The program’s basic steps formula makes it easy for everyone.
• It’s effective! The ZUMBA program is a cardio-based workout with components of resistance/sculpting training to tone the entire body and achieve any desired fitness goals.

The key to achieving fitness goals is to adhere to a fitness program. The ZUMBA program is so easy and enjoyable that you can’t help but want to do it again and again. The more you participate in the ZUMBA program, the better you feel. When you see your body begin to change, you are motivated to keep coming back. These positive results add to the reasons why ZUMBA classes are always full-you will quickly learn that a ZUMBA class is so easy, effective, and exhilarating that anyone can do it. The ZUMBA Fitness-Party, is indeed, great for the mind, body and soul!

Lady Fitness offers ZUMBA classes Monday at 9:30am and 6:30pm, Wednesday, 6:30pm and Saturday, 9:15am. Non-members are welcome, separate class punch cards can be purchased.

About Lady Fitness Health Spa
Lady Fitness Health Spa in Woodstown, NJ is a health club for women. With a very friendly, non-intimidating environment that is designed to meet the needs of today’s woman, Lady Fitness offers a variety of high-quality, safe and fun fitness classes. Lady Fitness has been voted "Best Women’s Fitness Center in Salem County" in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010! For more information, visit www.LadyFit.com.