Facts about Zumba®

Beto Perez’s stroke of genius has now become the world’s most sought after dance-fitness program. According to zumba.com, approximately 10 million people of all ages and fitness levels now “move fast and have fun”.

Did you know?

• The word Zumba® comes from a Colombian word meaning “to move fast and have fun”
• It is estimated that participants in a Zumba® class can burn anywhere between 500-1,000 calories in one hour, although this depends on the individual and the level of exertion performed at
• Zumba® not only helps improve general fitness, but also improves balance, flexibility, tone and posture
• Zumba® workouts are conducted in over 110,000 locations in 125 countries
• Approximately 10 million participants take Zumba® classes every week
• If you cannot find a class near you, zumba.com offers a DVD workout as well
• There are over 550 Zumba® instructors and over 400 classes each week within 25 miles of San Jose, California

Survey Outcome

Seven-Oaks Zumba® conducted a survey among its female participants which revealed the following reasons for their joining Zumba® classes:

• For fun (31%)
• To keep fit (28%)
• To lose weight (24%)
• To make new friends (17%)

Zumba all around

With over 110,000 locations offering Zumba®, it shouldn’t be too difficult to locate a class near you. Start by checking with your local health club. Some YMCA’s offer Zumba® and many communities are now offering classes through their recreation departments. To find a Zumba® class near you, visit zumba.com and enter your zip code.

Zumba® is aligned with the American Council on Exercise and other fitness education organizations, providing classes for every age and fitness level.

Zumba® for a cause

Zumba® Fitness shares its success through annual Zumba®thons to raise funds for selected foundations. Miami’s first Zumba®thon in 2006 drew nearly a thousand participants, with proceeds given to the breast cancer survivors’ Quality of Life Fund.

Zumba®, Zumba Fitness® and the Zumba® Fitness logos are all registered trademarks of Zumba® Fitness, LLC. www.zumba.com