Are you searching for an exercise routine that is fresh, exciting and best of all, fun? Eureka! I think you've found it in Zumba! Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance themes that creates a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness program.

Zumba was founded accidentally in Columbia in the 90s by Alberto "Beto" Perez. One day while on his way to instruct his fitness class, he realized he'd forgotten his music. Beto had to improvise with the tapes he had in his car. He created a class using the traditional Latin music and dance moves that he had grown up with. That routine quickly became the most attended class at the health club he worked at. Dubbed "Rumbacize," Beto brought this fantastic workout to the US in 1999. In 2001 he was approached by entrepreneurs Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion, to create a global company based on Beto's fitness philosophy.The name was officially changed to Zumba which is Columbian slang for "fast" and "have fun" and how fitting for this workout that makes people of all ages and fitness levels smile!

You don't have to be a dancer to do Zumba, but it will make you feel like one. Zumba creates a party like atmosphere by using a variety of styles in the routines. So while you are enjoying hot explosive Latin music, you are learning meringue, salsa, cumbia and reggaeton steps just to mention a few. By mixing body sculpting moves with easy to follow dance steps Zumba maximizes caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. You'll feel as if you've gone dancing instead of performing an efficient interval training routine.

So why don't you take the Zumba motto to heart and ditch the workout and join the party!!! You'll keep coming back for more with a smile on your face!

Zumba!