Although Pilates is a fantastic total body workout,  there is no replacement for a good cardio workout. Cardio is the perfect adjunct to a strong Pilates program. It is necessary for a healthy cardiovascular system and people are losing weight like crazy doing cardio. I cannot tell you how many folks tell me they hate the treadmill, are sick of the old style aerobics classes, or simply can’t do the high impact anymore! Zumba addresses all these issues in one fun-filled, action-packed shake-your-booty class. It is a great way to get toned, improve the heart, and burn calories all at the same time.

Zumba works because it is a form of interval training. It intervals between fast and slow sequences that vary in intensity and can burn as many as 800 calories per class. Being a Latin-based program, it incorporates a constant use of the arms; therefore, you can’t help but shape them with no additional weight lifting. Because of the nature of the movements, you get a really great leg work out too. Most surprising to me were the similarities to some of the belly dancing moves I experience in my Belly Dance class here at Metamorphosis. I am able to cue them easily while teaching my Zumba class. I know, right? Cueing  in Zumba?  Surprise! I do cue in Zumba when most Zumba instructors do not. I want my class participants to feel successful and safe. I have been teaching group exercise for 18 years and I have never met a class that didn’t like to be verbally cued.\ 

Zumba is a great cardio workout that naturally relieves stress because it a ton of fun. You will laugh at yourself for shaking things that maybe you haven’t  shook in a while. It works abdominal muscles that we typically miss in our abdominal routines, which in turn strengthen our backs. It burns  calories shaping up the entire body. And it is sexy! Don’t be afraid to try it, just have fun.

Safety is always first at Metamorphosis. With small class sizes and highly trained instructors, you can be sure that we always make your well being our top priority. Drop in and take your first class FREE.