I’ve got a confession to make. I’m addicted to Zumba. It’s not very often I go into a room full of people, most of whom I don’t even know, and shake my ass, shimmy, salsa and sumba and get down and dirty. But when it’s Wednesday I turn into a super charged version of myself.
Another confession, I hear music in my head (not voices okay, I’m not that unbalanced!) But I do hear music – a lot. Kind of pumps through my veins like a drug and propels me forward. Can’t be a bad thing, hey? Keeps those feel good endorphins flowing.
I’ve just come from an intense hour of stepping, shaking, shimmying and getting down to the music. It felt so good. I hadn’t had my fix for a couple of weeks and was starting to suffer withdrawal symptoms! It was a smallish class today which was good as it gave us lots of room to do our dance moves!
From Michael Jackson’s big disco beats to Flamenco, African tribal music and get down rumba, the music just didn’t stop. Well, it did eventually, so I guess I’ll just have to keep the beats going in my head. And take them out in the world. So if you see someone shimmying down the footpath you’ll know where they’ve been!
This is our gorgeous instructor Zoe, before our class this morning. She’s our own pocket rocket of energy, enthusiasm and amazing dance moves, who gets us shaking every week and who was happy to pose for my blog.
To anyone out there who’s contemplated trying Zumba but thought they were uncoordinated, too embarrassed, too busy or what ever, don’t be scared. When the music starts it really doesn’t matter. No one cares what you look like. It’s so incredibly good for you. And it’s so damn fun!
Zumba is amazing! It’s one of the few forms of exercise that I can do without triggering my asthma! The Zumba instructor at my college is awesome and I always have fun!
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Glad to hear. It really is a great way to keep fit and have fun at the same time!
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Amen to this, Miriam 🙂 I just finished my own Zumba sesh – albeit at home and to YouTube vids. Even solo, dancing for fitness is so much fun! 🙂
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Couldn’t agree more! I have many sessions of solo dancing in my lounge room as well! 🙂
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Okay, you’ve got me – I’m going to look for a Zumba class. This sounds like too much fun. 🙂
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Go for it Meg! You won’t regret it! 🙂
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I loveee dancing. I’m constantly dancing around the house to the music in my head. While I’m cooking, folding laundry, washing dishes. I love it. I CANNOT bring myself to shake my ass in public, though. I wish I could. Maybe if I stand in the very back? It looks like a hell of a lot of fun, though.
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Yep, that’s me alright, in the back row!!!
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Thanks for sharing your anecdotes on Zumba, Miriam! I’ve heard that it’s super fun (and not too mention a great work out), but I have yet to try it out. Maybe it’s about time that I start taking a class! 😀
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You should! It’s definitely worthwhile Fleur – I always feel incredibly energised afterwards.
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I have to admit that I had no real idea what Zumba was until now. Thanks for explaining!
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My pleasure!
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I started Zumba about a year ago and love it too!
It’s the one thing I love about my thurs/sundays : D
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Good for you! I had my Wednesday fix today – always a highlight of my week.
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Hi Miriam! I don’t know if you’ve seen this video already but if not, I think it’ll make you laugh 😀
https://ofsnailmailbooksandvanities.wordpress.com/2015/11/26/hilarious-creepy-dance-fitness-instructor-%F0%9F%98%9B-%F0%9F%98%84-%F0%9F%98%89/
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What a laugh! Think he’d stir up things at my Zumba class!
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I have no doubt he would! 😀
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Even dogs love to dance. I did Freestyle until my hip got bad. And I helped Mom and Dad teach ballroom. Keep moving to the music in your head.
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Absolutely will!
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I love Zumba too! I used to take classes a few months back and absolutely enjoyed them! Sadly, my instructor left the class as she shifted somewhere else and I didn’t quite like the new instructor. So currently, I follow youtube tutorials and do Zumba at home 😀
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It’s amazing the difference that a good instructor makes. Good on you for still keeping it up, though I have to admit the energy in a room full of like-minded people is hard to beat. 🙂
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Yes very true! It’s not the same..a fully packed class always boosts the mood. I’m trying to find another Zumba class close to me 😊
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Good luck, hope you find one 🙂
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Ha. Learn things about you all the time
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That’s good. There’s many sides to me.
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Let me see them.
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Keep reading through my posts!
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lol
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