There are many options if you seriously want to have a healthy and fit body—be it yoga, a strict and proper diet, or going to the gym. Sure, these methods are effective in losing fat, but this one is undoubtedly a constant hit: Zumba.
Just in case you didn’t know, Zumba is a dance fitness program which originated in Columbia by Alberto Perez and it means ‘to move fast.’ That is why most of its steps can really beat the sweat out of you. While some gyms in the country offer Zumba classes, you can actually try this at home. In fact, it is better done at home! Why? The reasons below should be enough to motivate you:
10 Motivating Reasons to Start Doing Zumba at Home
10. No payment is required.
Yes, there are Zumba classes almost everywhere nowadays, but not everyone who wants to get fit can afford to pay dance instructors per session. Well, Zumba videos can be done at home anytime you want to. You don’t need any money to get a healthy body.
9. It helps you lose weight.
Zumba uses upbeat music combined with repetitive (and often fast) movements that will help you lose weight if you do it at home on a regular basis. Though the result is not as fast as with heavier workouts, Zumba can help you get your shape back eventually. You just need some patience.
8. It works out your brain, too.
You will need to follow certain choreographies in Zumba video. Though not noticeable, this helps your brain work as you follow instructions. When you manage your steps properly, your body and brain will both work.
7. It is fun.
Like I said, Zumba uses a modern and cheerful beat that will make you feel like you are at a dance party – just with a bit of choreography and a better purpose. It is a lot of fun, especially if you invite friends to kill time with you doing Zumba.
6. It will boost your self-esteem.
Somehow, doing Zumba at home can help you gain confidence. You have to move your body to follow what you see and you will realize you can do it. Perhaps not everyone will appreciate it, but once you feel its results on your body, your self-esteem will gradually improve.
5. It is good for the metabolism.
Metabolism is the body’s way of burning calories. Since Zumba requires every part of your body to move, it can increase the number of calories you burn after each workout, thus improving your metabolism.
4. You will have something productive to do at the very least.
When you arebored, do Zumba. When you feel like you are getting fat after eating high-calorie food all week, do Zumba. It is convenient because you can do it at home and it is a good option to keep yourself busy once in a while.
3. It relieves stress.
When you think your stress is getting out of hand, Zumba can help you relieve, or at least lessen, it in some way. Aside from keeping you busy to forget your strain for a while, Zumba’s optimistic and energetic sound will help you flush out stress hormones without getting out of the house until you feel like the heavy things are finally out of your body.
2. Everybody can do it.
Zumba welcomes everyone to enjoy it. Unlike when lifting heavy weights (which, of course, only healthy adults can do), Zumba videos are good for kids, adults, and oldies. If you think it is only for those who dance, you got it wrong. The common steps are pieces of cake and sometimes, you just have to keep repeating them.
1. It helps people bond.
Why not try to encourage your kids to do Zumba with you? By doing so, you can teach them to take care of their body at avery young age—much better than leaving them with gadgets. Is your mom feeling unhealthy? Invite her to join you and have mother-and-daughter-moments. Yes, you can connect to your loved ones while dancing your fats off!
Put Zumba on your to-do list and develop a healthy body while having fun at home.
