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Getting fit and staying fit is important for males and females of all ages. Maintaining a proper fitness is great on your well-being, and everyone usually finds themselves in better moods and also sleeping better when exercising regularly… but therein lies the question: what is the best way to stay fit? While TV advertisements promote gym equipment that will help you ‘get fit with only 3 minutes exercise a day’, these are extremely unrealistic expectations, and these adverts get heavy debate from many different parties.

Exercising in the home (whether on your own gym equipment, or going out for a regular one) is generally hard to keep yourself motivated, and it is only too easy to think ‘I’ve got better stuff to do around the house’. Gym memberships are a popular choice for keeping fit and healthy, but again come with both pros and cons. Unless you’ve joined the gym on a special deal, gym memberships can end up being quite expensive, some going as high as $25.00 per week … that’s $1,300 per year! Also, unless you hire a personal trainer, it’s hard to know what exercises you do are helping which part of your body… therefore choosing the right equipment to the areas you’d like to work on a hard choice.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past two years, you would have heard about ‘the dance sensation that’s sweeping the nation’ – Zumba. Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness party that helps you to shed those unwanted calories. Zumba is designed for all ages and both male and female. Anyone and everyone can do Zumba, as the dances are easy-to-follow, fun and ideal for all fitness levels. Targeting your glutes, arms, legs and abs, this fat-burning fitness dance takes the bore away from getting fit… the main aim of Zumba is for everyone to have FUN!

Unlike the gym, Zumba classes in your area already have set timetables – so rather than being on your own exercise routine (which can go up and down depending on your mood), you are more likely to attend every Zumba class. Zumba prices vary between locations, but there is usually a casual visit price and a 10 session price, so once you’ve visited once and you’re happy to continue, you can save money by purchasing a session card.

Think you’re too unfit for Zumba? No way! There are Zumba classes to suit everyone. In the Wellington region, there are usually three different types of Zumba classes: Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning and Zumba Gold. Zumba Fitness has a programme with easy-to-follow steps, intervals and both slow and fast rhythms – perfect for beginners. Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks, and is more focused on innovative muscle training. Zumba Gold is designed for people who have physical limitations, and is the easiest of the three main classes, also perfect for all ages and sizes.

For that extra bit of motivation to attend your first fitness class, why not invite a friend? Studies have shown that you are more likely to get fit when with a friend. With casual visits available, you don’t have to worry about length membership contracts with Zumba, and can visit as much or as little as you like – whatever suits you! Ditch the workout and join the party today! Contact your local Zumba instructor for any more information, or to see when your next Zumba class is.