What Is Zumba Aerobicis?

The Zumba program is the creation of celebrity fitness trainer, Beto Perez. Zumba incorporates aerobic moves with Latin music to provide a fitness program designed to be energizing and engaging. As of October 2010, Zumba has 10 million participants worldwide.

  1. History

    • Zumba originated in Cali, Columbia in the mid-1990s. Creater, Beto Perez brought the Zumba class to the United States in 1999. He teamed up with Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion and trademarked the word Zumba. In 2001, the three men set out to expand the Zumba brand worldwide.

    Function

    • Zumba uses interval training sessions and resistance training to help sculpt and tone the body. Workouts are set to Latin rhythms and provide easy moves to help burn fat. Zumba classes are available at various fitness facilities worldwide. DVD collections for Zumba Fitness are available for purchase to use from the comfort of home.

    Considerations

    • Zumba Fitness strives to include all ages in its programs. Zumbatomic helps children (ages 4 to 12) learn how to perform modified Zumba moves and get fit. Zumba Gold reaches out to beginners and older adults. Zumba Toning concentrates on body-sculpting and strength training. Zumba offers a money back guarantee on all of its fitness DVDs.