Zumba and its benefits

What is Zumba?

Founded by a Colombian dancer and choreographer in 1998, Zumba is a fitness program combines Latin and international music with dance moves.


What’s the benefit of Zumba Fitness?

Via search in Google, you can find plenty of benefits of practicing Zumba published. Let’s us summarize some of the common benefits you can enjoy by practising Zumba fitness regularly.


Zumba for Weight Loss

According to a study published by National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), it found that a 39-minute Zumba class burned to 369 calories. The American Council on Exercise recommends that individuals burn 300 calories per workout in order to promote weight loss and maintain a healthy bodyweight. Therefore, practicing Zumba is able to help you in weight loss.


Zumba helps to De-stress

Turning your focus to dance and away from your daily routine works, is a great way to relieve stress. Studies show that exercise is very effective at reducing fatigue, improving alertness and concentration, and enhancing overall cognitive function.


Zumba makes you Happy

Exercising including Zumba can help you produce endorphins, which trigger positive feelings throughout the body.


Zumba Boosts Heart Health

Zumba can build up your anaerobic endurance after only a few workouts through its fast pace music. Overall, it’s most useful for helping to maintain a good cardiovascular respiratory system. It increases how much oxygen you can breathe during a high-intensity event.


Who Can Join?

Zumba is based on music and dance – a universal language that people all nations and ages can related to. First-timers also can simply jump right into a class and follow along with the instructor.


Ahimsa Yoga is organizing the following classes to let you experience the power the Zumba:

Zumba Dance & Workout
Tuesday 7pm-8pm
Saturday 4pm-5pm

Zumba Kids
Saturday 4pm-5pm

如何学做瑜伽猫式(Cat Pose)?

首先将两膝分开,与髋部同宽,身体向前,两手掌着地,五指分开。吸气,头部抬起向前注视远方,腹部下沉,感受脊柱的延伸。呼气,将下巴靠近胸部,慢慢弯曲背部。

练习瑜伽猫式有以下好处:

  • 伸展背部和颈部。
  • 延长脊椎。
  • 加强肩膀和手腕。
  • 增加血液循环。
  • 使头脑平静。
  • 减轻背部疼痛。

小朋友肯定会很喜欢学习,因为他们做的时候可以加上喵喵的叫声,假装是猫。除此之外,他们也能假装是老虎,狮子,绵羊,或豹子。很好玩的!