Zumba Classes at La Vita Music & Dance Centre Sharjah, UAE

Introduced in the 1990s by a Columbian dancer, Zumba is a fitness program that combines dance and aerobics. Over the years, Zumba gained massive popularity across the globe due to its fun nature. Dancers, although they burn calories, feels like they are having a good time with friends rather than working out. When you are in a room dancing to upbeat music and surrounded by an energetic crowd, it is hard to miss the treadmills and elliptical trainers. With people pouring in to join Zumba class, skeptics have also simultaneously come forward with claims that Zumba does not have any real benefits. Is it really true? Does Zumba positively affect our bodies? 

After research, we believe Zumba does bring positive changes to our body. Here are some of the many benefits of Zumba classes.
 
1. A Full-Body Workout

Zumba gives you a full-body workout. Since the class is a combination of dance and aerobics, there is no right way to attending the workout. The only rule to follow is moving to the beat. As long as you stick to that rule, you are exercising. The Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse recently researched to understand if Zumba is effective. The research team concluded that “it’s a total-body exercise—a good, high-energy aerobic workout,” explained Dr. Porcari. “Zumba fitness is also good for core strengthening and flexibility gains because there are lots of hip and midsection movements.” From head to shoulders to footwork, you involve every muscle and joint.

2. Burns Calories

At its core, Zumba is designed to burn calories. As students are move between high-intense and mild movements, dancers burn up to 1,000 calories. The research conducted by The Department of Exercise and Sport Science noticed that because of the low and high-intense movements, Zumba burns more calories when compared to steady-state exercise like jogging. Similarly, The American Council on Exercise found that dancers burn around 9.5 calories per minute. In comparison to other workouts like kickboxing, step aerobics, and powered yoga, Zumba classes burned more per minute.

3. Builds Endurance

Because Zumba is all about sustained motion, you build endurance over time. By attending regular Zumba classes, your body becomes accustomed to handling longer and harder workouts. Research in 2016 discovered that participants showed a decrease in heart rate systolic blood pressure with an increase in exercise. With increased endurance, you gradually experience clarity of thoughts, better sleep, a boost in confidence, and an overall improvement in the quality of life.

4. Happy Mind

Thanks to Zumba’s social nature, you focus more on having a good time. Countless research has discovered the positive impact of dancing. Scientists have unanimously agreed that dancing releases endorphins, which improves the level of happiness and reduces depression & anxiety.

After knowing all these benefits of Zumba, it is hard to say no to it. So, what are you waiting for? Contact Lavita Music & Art Center to attend the best Zumba classes in Sharjah. Dance, Enjoy and Transform your life.