How Many Calories Does Zumba Burn?
What is Zumba?
Zumba is gaining popularity as a fun, exciting workout experience. Latin and other international music is combined with easy-to-do dance moves, and the result is a boredom-free, fun, cardio-sculpting workout. You’ll do moves borrowed from bellydance, salsa, samba, reggaeton, hip-hop, merengue, and more. The cool thing is that Zumba is for everyone! You don’t have to be a dancer or have a lot of rhythm to do a Zumba workout.
Instructors emphasize the fact that dance moves are unique, yet really easy achieved. The goal is for everyone, regardless of size and level of fitness to be able to join in during a Zumba session. Zumba workouts have popped up across the country. They are known for having a party atmosphere. Some Zumba classes are complete with flashing lights. With Zumba, fun is the focus. Fitness just happens.
In a Zumba class, the instructor starts out the move, and everyone just follows along. You don’t have to do everything perfect, and it’s ok to add your own flair. Just keep on moving and smiling and you’re good. You can make movements bigger or smaller to increase or decrease the intensity of the workout. So no matter where you are on the fitness spectrum, Zumba can work for you. If you love dancing and good music, this might be the most fun you’ve had in a workout yet!
How Many Calories does Zumba Burn?
Like any form of cardiovascular exercise, the amount of calories burned during each hour long class will depend on the intensity of the workout. Zumba typically burns 500-800 calories per 60 minute session, so it’s an effective way of burning fat. You’ll also laugh a lot and have lots of fun during a Zumba dance class. This is important because stress is known to elevate cortisol levels, which increase belly fat. When you let loose and have fun you fight stress and lower cortisol levels. That’s just one more reason to give Zumba a try!
Resources
1. Zumba Zone: https://www.thezumbazone.com/#What1
2. Zumba in Orlando: https://orlandozumba.com/ZumbaFAQs.html