Zumba: exercising doesn't have to be boring!
Latin-inspired Zumba Fitness is a cross between a dance class and aerobics!
Zumba is the ultimate party fitness class. Since its inception in 2001, Zumba has grown to become the world's largest and most successful dance-fitness program. It uses some of the common steps from aerobics, including lunges, kicks, squats, box steps and jumping jacks, but is usually faster paced, and a lot more varied.
Zumba choreography also incorporates dance influenced from hip-hop, salsa, samba, and mambo, and can even have martial arts, belly dance and Bollywood moves. Routines change with each song, making it a lot more exciting. While some rhythm and coordination are useful, you don’t have to be particularly skilled to still get a good workout and have lots of fun.
There will be sweat involved, but Zumba is exercise in disguise - you’re sure to have fun, while burning calories. Be sure to bring a towel, a bottle of water and a sense of fun to each class! Despite it’s dance influences, Zumba is an exercise class, and you should wear cloths which are suitable to work out in. A good pair of trainers and a decent sports bra are recommended, along with tracksuit bottoms (or similar) and a tee-shirt.
Most classes cater for beginners and improvers.
Zumba choreography also incorporates dance influenced from hip-hop, salsa, samba, and mambo, and can even have martial arts, belly dance and Bollywood moves. Routines change with each song, making it a lot more exciting. While some rhythm and coordination are useful, you don’t have to be particularly skilled to still get a good workout and have lots of fun.
There will be sweat involved, but Zumba is exercise in disguise - you’re sure to have fun, while burning calories. Be sure to bring a towel, a bottle of water and a sense of fun to each class! Despite it’s dance influences, Zumba is an exercise class, and you should wear cloths which are suitable to work out in. A good pair of trainers and a decent sports bra are recommended, along with tracksuit bottoms (or similar) and a tee-shirt.
Most classes cater for beginners and improvers.
Photos from the Zumba classes at St Colmcille's Community School, Knocklyon (Dublin 16) and Cabinteely Community School (Dublin 18)
Where to find Zumba classes in Cork, Dublin, Kildare, Limerick and Meath
If you'd like to sign up for a Zumba class, then check out the courses running at the following schools:
Aston School, Cork • Ballincollig Community School, Co Cork • Cabinteely Community School, Dublin 18 • Carrigaline Community School, Co Cork • Coláiste Chiaráin, Leixlip. Co Kildare • Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle, Limerick • Douglas Community School, Cork City • Hartstown Community School, Dublin 15 • Kinsale Community School, Kinsale,Co Cork • Portmarnock Community School, Dublin
Courses are added at other schools in our network from time to time. Check out links to your local schools on our homepage for the most up-to-date course lists. Our schools also run a range of other exercise classes (including Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi and Fitsteps) and a full range of dance classes for adults.
Aston School, Cork • Ballincollig Community School, Co Cork • Cabinteely Community School, Dublin 18 • Carrigaline Community School, Co Cork • Coláiste Chiaráin, Leixlip. Co Kildare • Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle, Limerick • Douglas Community School, Cork City • Hartstown Community School, Dublin 15 • Kinsale Community School, Kinsale,Co Cork • Portmarnock Community School, Dublin
Courses are added at other schools in our network from time to time. Check out links to your local schools on our homepage for the most up-to-date course lists. Our schools also run a range of other exercise classes (including Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi and Fitsteps) and a full range of dance classes for adults.
