Be Yourself!

One thing I have learned since doing Zumba is that you can't try and dance like "so and so". I have learned that I have a specific style and I need to embrace it. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. The best way to have a successful workout is to find what fits your style. What do enjoy? Whether it be Zumba, running, yoga, biking, swimming, etc.... you need to find what you enjoy. Why? Because you will continue to do it if you enjoy it and that is where success will come. That is why I love Zumba so much..... I keep coming back!!!!

My Playlist

Something for the Dj -Pitbull
If you wanna dance -Zumba Fitness
Jump in the Line -Harry Belafonte
Ritmo Caliente -Zumba fitness
Forever -Chris Brown
Rock this Party -Bob Sinclair
More -Usher
Bon Bon -Zumba
We Found Love - Rihanna
Zumba He Zumba Ha -DJ Mam's
Chammack Chalo -RaOne, Akon
Krazy - Pitbull
Pause -Pitbull
Gyal Wuk -Machel Montano
Arrasando -Thalia
Jump Jive N' Wail -Brian Setzer
Pegate -Zumba Fitness
Zumba Samba -Usher Mix
Forget You -Cee Lo Green
Lip Gloss -Lil Mama
Stand By me -Fugees
Move your Body -Beyonce
Jump -Rupee
Boom Boom -Kumbia Kings
Mueve Sin Pena -Climax
Waka Waka -Shakira
Mr. Saxobeat -Alexander Stan
Un Mes -Mara
Conga -Zumba remix
El Amor -Zumba Fitness
El Amor El Amor -Zumba Fitness
Pa La Discoteka -
Rompe -Daddy Yankee Remix
One Day -Matisyahu
Feel Like Dancing -Zumba Fitness
Ari Ari part 2 -Bonbay Rockers
Mercy -Duffy
Trai La Bulla -Zumba Fitness
Mambo -Zumba Fitness
Pa KumPa! -Zumba Fitness
Party Rock Anthem -LMFAO
Mi Alma Se Muere -Zumba Fitness
Gypsy -Shakira
Hey Pachuco! -Zumba Fitness
Me Voy Pa Cali -Zumba Fitness
Shawty Got Moves -Remix Zumba
Broken Sorrow -Nuttin But Stringz
On the Floor -JLO
Moves Like Jagger -Maroon 5
Arabe -Zumba Fitness

Get Motivated!

Does this sound familiar???
My tip: find a group or some friends to work out with. I got my start in Zumba by going with friends. Now when I go alone.... it just isn't the same. To me Zumba is a social event. That is what makes it feel like a party and not a workout. Are any of my friends out there wanting to try a class but not wanting to go alone???? Post a comment on this and let me know. I will go with you!!!! Plus we together can get a great group of friends to go each week. When you do it this way, you can't wait to go workout. Rather than being the person in this picture!

Finding the right time

Anyone who knows me well... knows that I am NOT a morning person. I have tried 6:00 am Zumba classes and I dread it. This isn't good. You need to enjoy your workout so you will continue it, so it is important to find out what time works best for you. Does working out in the evening make you too wired to sleep? Does getting up in the morning to do it make you want to continually hit the snooze button? Or does a 9am class sound better to you? Try working out in the morning for a week and try some classes at night. Figure out what is best for you to keep you going.

Let Go!!!!

When I first started Zumba I was tight and rigid and at times felt really stupid. As I continued to go I got the hang of my instructors choreography and I found myself watching myself in the mirror more and being pleased with some of the moves. I found that the more I just let go and really got into the moves, the more fun I had. Now I can follow choreography so much easier and I am out there yelling and having a blast. Before popping my hips would make me so uncomfortable. Now, it is my favorite so I can just "shake it!" We may feel like we look totally ridiculous....but guess what... nobody is looking at you! So my tip: Relax and JOIN the party. If you are fired up you and everyone around you will have more fun! Time to Join the Party and Ditch the workout!