Zumba at Home

Zumba fitness craze has spread worldwide with atleast 12 million people regularly participating  in weekly classes at about 110,00 gyms. Highly regarded for its upbeat and addicting appeal, it uses Latin-inspired dance program.

Despite the fact it’s classes are ubiquitous, you don’t need to join a local gym to enjoy it. There are various methods so you can wiggle to Zumba’s salsa, reggaeton and other dance styles even at home!

If you favor workout at home, there are a few ways to learn and burn calories with Zumba in the privacy and convenience of your home.

Things You'll Need

You’ll need any one item of these:

• Zumba Fitness DVDs
• Access to internet
• Gaming Console

Get on with Youtube!

• Zumba Fitness' official channel on YouTube is "Love Zumba."
  • The channel had 62 videos uploaded till Feb 2012.
• Practice with videos like "Zumba Fitness Basic Steps Demo" and "Zumba Fitness' Beginner Steps of the Week."
  • The performers in the video break down the moves at slower pace and then show how to do the more stylized versions at regular tempo.
• Short tutorials will teach you certain moves, for example:
  • "El Vacilon" for meringue-based step,
  • "Video Semanal de los pasos Zumba Fitness para principiantes" for a Cumbria
  • The latter is presented in Spanish, but still easy to follow.

Look for advanced choreography

Find users who experienced Zumba Fitness home workouts to get the best fit for your level of activity and ability to deal with choreography, from beginner to advanced. 
For example, look for videos that users say are most effective in burning calories, helping you coordinate on a real dance floor or shaping your midsection.

The Zumba DVDs

You can order the following Zumba DVD programs:

• Zumba Fitness Exhilarate: The Ultimate Experience DVD Set is a seven-DVD compilation that includes a total-body workout and an express video.

• Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD Set, contains four DVDs with six workouts. The package includes also free toning sticks.

The Zumba Gaming

• You can experience Zumba Fitness game on your Wii, Xbox or PlayStation and start a dance-inspired contest in your living room.
• The video game has 30 routines and comes with a unique motion-sensing belt to ensure that your abs and hips are moving in the right direction.
• The belt also acts as a holster so you can play hands-free

Tips and Precautions

• Zumba workouts can be intense for you. Consult your doctor before starting a new fitness routine.
• Take timely intervals where necessary
• Wear appropriate clothes and shoes
• Review videos one time before attempting to do the workout
• Prepare yourself for the footwork and try to get the sufficient space you’ll need.
• You’re never alone, feel free to refer the instructors, if you need help.