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Primer for Zumba Newbies

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IntroductionWelcome to Zumba Fitness: Primer for Zumba Newbies!

This course is designed to provide new Zumba fitness users with a basic understanding of Zumba.



Objectives• Describe the origin of Zumba

• Identify the prerequisites of Zumba

• List the safety precautions that must be practiced in Zumba

• List the physical benefits of Zumba

• Identify the 6 types of Zumba

• Identify the 4 basic Zumba steps



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Main Menu: TopicsI. Zumba Basics

II. Before Getting Started – Zumba Prerequisites

III. Zumba Safety

IV. Physical benefits

V. Types of Zumba

VI. Basic Zumba steps

VII. Knowledge Check


Zumba is a Latin-inspired cardio-dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere.

Created in the mid 1990’s by Colombian fitness instructor Alberto "Beto" Perez, Zumba’s growth has been astronomical! Recent reports indicate there are over 14,000,000 in over 185 countries in more than 140,000 locations.

I. Zumba Basics


Zumba Basics (continued)

Zumba classes are high energy workouts held in fitness centers, storefront studios, church basements and school auditoriums, and night clubs by day. Rhythms may contain everything from jazz to African beats to country, to hip-hop, and pop.


True/False

Zumba is a high energy workout that is practiced in a party atmosphere.

Knowledge Check


If you answered yes to these questions, then let’s Zumba!• Check with your doctor to be sure that you are able to

physically complete the workout.

• Select a qualified instructor

• Determine the appropriate level for your first workout, especially if you are not an avid dancer.


Before Getting Started:Prerequisites to Zumba

Do you want a heart pumping cardio workout? Are you open to newness? Do you want to lose weight? Are you physically capable of fitness workout?

True/False

Instructor qualifications are not important in Zumba because workouts are conducted in a fun atmosphere.

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• Wear appropriate clothing and shoes Light, loose-fitting clothing that will not restrict

movement No tennis shoes! Shoes Should be lightweight,

comfortable, thinly soled sneakers • Warm up before beginning• Be sure you have room to groove!

Be sure you have enough elbow room to work out• Drink plenty of water• Wear a headband to keep sweat and hair out of your eyes

III. Zumba Safety


Multiple Choice

To ensure your safety and the safety of others around you, a Zumba participant should always:a. Be sure there is ample space between you and those

around youb. Wear tennis shoesc. Wear tight fitting, colorful clothing to get in the grooved. Let your hair fly

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IV. Physical Benefits

• Burns between 600 – 1000 calories in a 45 minute session

• Feel happier and more relaxed after your workout

• Improve your fitness

• Builds toned and lean muscles

Zumba builds a better body!

True/False

An averge Zumba workout van burn up to 1,000 calories.

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V. Types of ZumbaZumba classes have evolved over the years to include variety of

specialized fitness programs. Rollover each caption to learn more about each type.


Source:www.zumba.com


Types of Zumba (continued)Source:www.zumba.com

Fill in the Blank

Which Zumba type is best for older participants and beginners?

Knowledge Check


VI. Zumba Basic StepsMeringue


Salsa

Reggaeton

Cumbia

VI. Zumba Basic StepsMeringue is a Latin dance similar to a march, but feet do not lift too high off the ground. Move arms in small circular motions and keep them close to the hips or the waist.


Salsa uses a triplet step rhythm that is counted as one-and-two, three-and-four. Your right foot goes out to the side on "one", left foot steps in place on "and", right foot back in on "two". Then the left foot steps out on "three", right foot in place on "and" and left foot back in on "four".

Reggaeton is a combination of Latin and hip hop and is more of a style of dance. It requires stomping the feet and keeping bent knees while staying close to the ground.

Learn the Merengue, Salsa, and Reggaeton

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VI. Zumba Basic Steps (continued)

Cumbia is a folk dance from Columbia. The cumbia step is right foot front, left foot steps in place, right foot back, left foot step in place. The cumbia feels like rocking from front to back.


Learn Cumbia

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Multiple Choice

Which basic Zumba step is more a dance style than a dance step, and is based on Latin and hip-hop?

a. Salsab. Cumbiac. Reggaetond. Merengue

Knowledge Check



Thank you!

Credits and Works Cited• www.zumba.com• http://zumbawithdiane.com/ (funfitnesszumba)• http://

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• http://www.ehow.com/how_8119145_learn-zumba-moves.html#ixzz2iUciGGy0

• http://zumbaburlington.com/ZUMBA_FAQ_s.html

http://zumbawithdiane.com/




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