How to Lose Fat With Zumba Fitness on the PS3

Zumba is a dance fitness class showing up in gyms across the country. It's also now available at home on the PlayStation 3 gaming system. Zumba is a combination of dancing genres including salsa, hip-hop and flamenco set to upbeat Latin music. Not only does Zumba burn calories through aerobic activity, it also strengthens and tones your muscles. So you can burn even more fat and calories -- even when you are not exercising.

Things You'll Need

  • "Zumba Fitness" Game
  • PlayStation 3 console
  • Journal
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Instructions

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      Use the "Zumba Fitness" program as often as you can, but at least three times a week to see results. The workouts in the program vary, but one hour of "Zumba Fitness" can burn 500 to 800 calories.

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      Try different routines on "Zumba Fitness" to maximize the number of muscles you are working. It offers more than 30 routines, ranging in style and length.

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      Watch what you eat. If you do not stick to a balanced and low-fat diet, it will be much harder for you to shed the fat. For example, try to eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible, and avoid empty-calorie snacks like potato chips and cookies. Combined with exercise, aim for a deficit of around 500 calories per day, to lose a pound a week.

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      Track your progress in a journal. Weigh yourself once at week, and visit a local gym to assess your percentage of body fat. Maintaining a journal will help you stay on track and keep your motivation up.