Zumba music

Would you be interested in losing weight while having fun? If so, say hello to zumba music. You could lose weight through this method, by dancing for mostly Latin American music. The great thing is that you could lose weight without even feeling that you are working out. The perception that zumba music is only for the young is also incorrect. The young and old alike could use this enjoyable weight losing method and ‘zumba gold’ is specifically for the elderly and the middle-aged.

Initially, only Latin music was earlier used in zumba music. Now however most zumba instructors use other types of music as well and even hip-hop is used now. Most experienced instructors however still maintain that at least 70% of the music used should be Latin. To make it interesting for participants instructors often allow them to dance for songs that they prefer. According to the ‘zumba veterans’ however, only around 25% to 30% of such music should be played. Though you may prefer different style keep in mind that zumba music is Latin in origin.

If you are just first interested in checking out how zumba music is like, you could buy a CD or you might be able download some through the internet. Generally, zumba music played in a class could be broken down to 3 categories. They are, the ‘warm up’ music, the ‘workout’ music and ‘cool down’ music. Normally around 2-3 songs are used for warming up and around the same number is also used for cooling down. Zumba music is most extensively played when working out and about 8 songs or more might be played for this purpose.

Singers like Shakira and Ricky Martin are some of the most popular ones among zumba instructors. Songs like ‘Hips don’t lie’ are very popular when it comes to zumba music, though the type of songs played in a zumba class could vary, according to the wishes of the instructor and members of the class.

If you are very enthusiastic about this method of working out then maybe, you should go online and check out some appropriate zumba workout clothes before getting enrolled in a zumba class. First however make sure that your instructor is one whom you think that you can work with because otherwise it might create problems. Some instructors have unique routines that you might find too rigorous so make sure to enroll for the correct class. Zumba music is a very enjoyable form of working out so why not give it a try today!