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Do I have to be fit to attend Zumba?
Zumba is suitable for healthy individuals from beginner to advanced levels of fitness. If you haven’t exercised for a while, then by all means, take breaks when you need to, and as you get fitter you’ll be able to do more. If you have any serious health problems or concerns please seek medical advice and ensure you get clearance from your doctor before attending a fitness class.
Is there an age limit to attend Zumba?
You’re never too old to Zumba! Unfortunately, it is not suitable for children under the age of 14. Teenagers aged 14 -16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and complete the needed paperwork.(Child participation is at the sole discretion of the instructor)
I can’t dance - will I still be able to do Zumba?
Absolutely! As long as you’re moving, you’re burning calories! There is no right or wrong in Zumba so it’s suitable for dancers and non-dancers alike. You will be able to learn new dance steps in an easy-to-follow, non-intimidating, fun and party-like atmosphere.
Will Zumba help me to lose weight?
The Zumba workout is based on interval training. This means that we use fast rhythms to fire up your metabolic rate and slow rhythms to rest. This type of training is a proven to be one of the most effective methods of burning lots of calories during and after exercising. Participants wearing pedometers and heart rate monitors during a class have found that they take more than 7000 steps and burn anything between 400-800 calories during a Zumba class.
I have a serious back problem/I am pregnant/I have recently had a baby/I have a serious health problem so is it ok for me to attend Zumba?
If you have ANY serious medical issues it is important that you get clearance from a health professional before you attend an exercise class.
What clothes do I need?
You need a good pair of trainers that support your feet and light comfortable layers that allow you to move and you can remove layers as you get warmer and put back on as we cool down and stretch.
Do I have to be fit to attend Zumba?
Zumba is suitable for healthy individuals from beginner to advanced levels of fitness. If you haven’t exercised for a while, then by all means, take breaks when you need to, and as you get fitter you’ll be able to do more. If you have any serious health problems or concerns please seek medical advice and ensure you get clearance from your doctor before attending a fitness class.
Is there an age limit to attend Zumba?
You’re never too old to Zumba! Unfortunately, it is not suitable for children under the age of 14. Teenagers aged 14 -16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and complete the needed paperwork.(Child participation is at the sole discretion of the instructor)
I can’t dance - will I still be able to do Zumba?
Absolutely! As long as you’re moving, you’re burning calories! There is no right or wrong in Zumba so it’s suitable for dancers and non-dancers alike. You will be able to learn new dance steps in an easy-to-follow, non-intimidating, fun and party-like atmosphere.
Will Zumba help me to lose weight?
The Zumba workout is based on interval training. This means that we use fast rhythms to fire up your metabolic rate and slow rhythms to rest. This type of training is a proven to be one of the most effective methods of burning lots of calories during and after exercising. Participants wearing pedometers and heart rate monitors during a class have found that they take more than 7000 steps and burn anything between 400-800 calories during a Zumba class.
I have a serious back problem/I am pregnant/I have recently had a baby/I have a serious health problem so is it ok for me to attend Zumba?
If you have ANY serious medical issues it is important that you get clearance from a health professional before you attend an exercise class.
What clothes do I need?
You need a good pair of trainers that support your feet and light comfortable layers that allow you to move and you can remove layers as you get warmer and put back on as we cool down and stretch.