Zumba may have started out as a fad in the 90s, but judging by its steady popularity for the past several years, it’s safe to say it’s here to stay. Because of its combination of many different types of music and dancing styles, participants get a good workout while also having a good time. I’ve been to several zumba classes at different gyms in different cities, and I can tell you that each instructor has his/her own music choices and unique style to make each class a fun, memorable experience. The classes at McGill are consistently enjoyable and definitely burn calories, and what more could you ask from your zumba class, really?
It starts off with some pretty easy dance moves, just a step here and a step there:
Then all of a sudden, the beat starts getting faster and the instructor throws some pretty complicated stuff in there, and you end up looking like this:
But once you get into your groove, you remember why you like it so much. It’s kind of like clubbing:
Except you get your own personal space:
And you get to stare at yourself in the mirror the whole time, too:
On the whole, you avoid most unwanted attention, except the occasional onlookers staring as they pass by the windows, which can be awkward while you do your thing:
Hopefully, you’re so in your zone that you don’t care who’s watching – you are the beat and the beat is you, and you’re just having a blast!
That is, until near the end, when the instructor tells you to get on the floor to work on some abs. What?? We thought the whole point of zumba was so that we could avoid real workouts like this! Everyone struggles a bit…
Finally, time for stretching. You made it to the end and you sure do feel like a star!
No matter how you get your exercise, try to stay active, especially during exam season. Be sure to check out this article by Meghan Collie on staying fit during finals!
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