Now for all of you who have absolutely no idea what Zumba is here is the description that Bodywise (my gym) gives: "Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba is a dance aerobics class that combines Latin-inspired rhythms along with pop music to create a fun and energizing workout for all fitness levels." Still not getting it? Well here's a youtube vid. Now all fitness dvds are hilarious so this doesn't quite do it justice but you get the picture...
You laughing yet? Now imagine me attempting to do that!!! So along we went to the busiest Bodywise class; a class that is always full no matter how much snow is piling up outside...
It was hilarious. The instructor was the most enthusiastic gym instructor I have ever had. She spent the entire hour singing along to all the songs and "shakin' her booty" to the various Beyonce and salsa songs that came on as we all tried desperately to make our bums and hips move the same way. It wasn't happening but boy was it fun trying. I've just given Emily a mini demonstration of my Zumba experience and I'm now struggling to put into words my actions. Needless to say Emily was in hysterics at my attempts to simultaneously 'shimmy' and wiggle my hips and move across the room in a salsa beat. Coordination isn't my strong point.
It was fun, even if I was completely humiliated at having to shake my bum in some poor unsuspecting stranger's face. Despite that I am definitely planning on making it part of my weekly schedule mainly because it's such a giggle and who doesn't want a giggle while exercising! If you get a chance, I highlyyy recommend it, though go with friends and prepare to make a fool of yourself, it's inevitable!
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