Introducing Zumba Gold®!

Zumba® is for everyone! Zumba Gold® is a program designed specifically for the active older adult or deconditioned participant. It is also ideal for pregnant women who need lower-impact exercise. Zumba Gold® addresses the needs of the older individual to help them maintain posture, range of motion, and balance so they can maintain their daily activities and quality of life. If you know someone who may be interested, let them know that Zumba Gold® classes are RARE right now in our area, so send them on up to the Lehi Legacy Center. Classes are just $3 and it is only once a week, Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

I'm so excited to start this program! (Starting June 4)

How much water to drink?

You've probably heard you should drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. True. Possibly more. Sometimes when we think we are hungry we probably just need more water. But how much should you drink during a workout? The guidelines are 8-10 ounces of water before a workout (about 1 cup) and 3-4 ounces every 20 minutes of strenuous workout. So during our Zumba classes, you should stop to get a drink at least twice, drinking about 1/2 a cup each time. Then after workout you need to drink 2 cups for every pound of sweat you lost. How do you know? Well, to be really accurate is a little over the top as far as I'm concerned--you have to weigh without clothes on before your workout, then without the sweat-drenched clothes afterward. You probably won't do that, so just drink 2-3 cups of water afterward. Most water bottles hold 3 cups, so if you come hydrated, your water bottle should get you through. But, as always, listen to your body! Don't forget the importance of being well-hydrated.

Why Shelly Loves Zumba®:

Now it’s my turn:

Why do I even remember the date I first came to Zumba? Last year I was having a horrible emotional breakdown so bad that I thought “April 14: from this day forward things will never be the same.” You know the despair—the crushing feeling of hopelessness. I had to get away. I needed to escape in some attempt to regroup and gain a better perspective.

I had been to the Orem Fitness Center maybe twice in all 10 years I’d lived here. In March I happened to see a sign about the new Zumba classes and thought it looked interesting. But it was scheduled at a difficult time of day and I was self-conscious about going, thinking I’d be the only white girl there and would look silly trying to do Latin dancing. But I logged it in my mind thinking someday I might try it.

Well April 14 came and I needed that escape. I hate shopping. It was too cold to go for a long walk. I didn’t want to talk to a friend about my emotions. I wanted to forget them. I remembered the Zumba class, dropped my insecurities (because I was really at rock bottom anyway) and just went. I couldn’t believe how fun it was! I got lost lots of times on the steps, but I was completely engaged in the movement of it and for that whole hour, my stress melted away!

After that, I didn’t miss a single class. My family supported me and made it possible for me to keep coming. It gave me the outlet I needed to feel like I could completely self-indulge but not feel guilty. I was rejuvenated during class. But I also had something so FUN and rewarding to look forward to during my difficult moments the rest of the time. It was just what I needed to keep me going.

So since April 14, things really haven’t been the same--they’re better! I’m so happy for the changes in my life over the last year and that Zumba has been such a catalyst for change. I know it can be a huge benefit to others, so that’s why I enjoy teaching so much. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed receiving your emails about how Zumba has enhanced your lives, too.

All our lives are so different. I know Zumba is only a small part of each of them. But I love that we can come together and laugh and smile and whoop and holler and share something that gives us just what we need to keep going with the rest of our responsibilities.

Thank you so much for letting me be a small part of your life. 

Why YOU Love Zumba Fitness® Class:

I got so many wonderful responses about why you all love coming to Zumba® classes. I decided to post some of the reasons here so you can see how great it is!

I love getting a nice good hard workout while having fun!

I look forward to this class all day.

Boring exercise is out and Zumba is in!

This class is a blast, and I'm going to tell everybody about it!

For that one hour I can let loose and have fun!!

I could not believe how fast the hour went.  I love the music and the good workout it is. 

I love that it is also a social experience and no one cares what you look like.

My parents have noticed that I am not sick as often or as bad. Now I get over a cold faster and I am enjoying my time away from work more.  I am healthier, happier, and stronger.

I've been so inspired by Zumba to get the rest of myself in shape that I've been eating better and I've lost 12 pounds since January!

I can now sleep deeper and I dream more. 

I feel that it is a wonderful escape from mom hood for an hour and it helps me to be re-energized when I go back and face the world.

I look ridiculous when I dance, but love the fun and variety Zumba adds to my fitness schedule. (hmmm…I haven’t seen anyone looking ridiculous!)

You can be the oldest person in class and not do many of the steps correctly but you can still have a good time. 

I used to dance a lot in my younger years and don't know why I ever stopped...but now Zumba let's me do it again while getting a great workout!

I keep coming because it's fresh and exciting and I get to see smiling faces twice a week.

It is important to enjoy the exercise I do so that I keep motivated to do it.

I wasn't even trying to lose weight (I just needed a stress relieving workout), but I have lost about 15 pounds by starting Zumba.

Zumba is the best outlet I have found--and I love it.

You almost forget that you’re working out, almost :)

It gives me confidence when I go to dances.

I truly am amazed at how fun exercise can be when you incorporate dancing!

I find that anytime I hear a catchy tune, all I want to do is dance!

The class makes me feel young and beautiful again.

I am so happy to be doing Zumba!

Only 2 days left!

My Zumbaversary is almost here! If you haven't sent me an email telling me what you love about Zumba, you gotta hurry! I will be having a drawing for a Zumba Water Bottle away in the next class! There may be other goodies... (hint) so don't miss class April 14! Melissa is coming and will do a few songs. We are gonna have a blast!

National Turn off the T.V. Week- Lehi Legacy Center Activities

Have a hard time getting your teen to participate in family activities? On Monday, April 19, MY daughter is giving a short presentation on fun games for teens. Hear straight from another teen what is fun. You can tell YOUR teens you heard from one of their peers. These games are great for any large group, so if you need to entertain, you should come hear what she has to share. FREE for Legacy Center Members.

Other classes also available. Here is more information.

Check out this great Zumba® commercial, made by Zumba® Instructors in Bountiful, Utah--Diosa, Teresa, and Iryana. They won a national Zumba® Contest with this entry! Our classes are just as much fun!

TIFIE Benefit Zumba® and Kirtan Concert

     

"TIFIE" Benefit 

Zumba & Kirtan Concert

Friday, March 26th @ 5:30pm
Lifted Life Yoga Studio
60 W. Main Street Court #100
Alpine, Utah 84004

Enjoy 2 Fun Filled hours to benefit the Congo water initiative. Zumba for 1 hour to a strong Latin/African beat with Jessica Crook.  It's a party atmosphere form of exercise. Then sing along-Kirtan- for the last hour with musician Leraine Horstmanshoff. Sure to deepen your inner connection. 

$20 class donation suggested-

            *Donation goal-Let's raise $2010 for 2010 for the needy in Congo, Africa.

            *Gift for those donating $50 or more.

TIFIE: Teaching Individuals and Families Independence through Enterprise

We believe that as we help individuals form jobs in their own areas, we ensure a brighter future by eradicating poverty and creating thriving trade and commerce.

www.TIFIE.org

Zumba® Master Class with Patrizio Merlo

ZUMBA Salt Lake City fans! You are all invited to this exciting event taking place here, in Salt Lake City. You have all been waiting for it, and it's finally happening now!!! We are pround to present our special guest, the one and only tango king, PATRIZIO MERLO, from sunny Orlando, Florida. His unique style, amazing choreography and great energy will have you Zumba like you never did before, during this 90-minute master class. Do not miss it. Tickets will be selling fast!

When: SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010. 12:00-1:30 PM
Where: STUDIO 600, 26 E 600 S, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Tickets: $15 - advance purchase, $20 - at the door.

BUY YOUR TICKET NOW TO GET THE EARLY BIRD PRICE:
http://site.zumbaslc.com/Projects.html
***Bring your receipt to the event***


Link to the Facebook Event page here.

Hey, DJ!

Have a favorite Zumba® song? Want to hear it in the next class? I can sometimes accommodate requests right before class, but you are welcome to email me and request a favorite. Maybe an old song we haven't done in awhile? Or do you have a song you'd like me to choreograph? Let me know. I still need to keep some balance in the class so we represent a variety of rhythms and tempos as well as work all parts of your body, but I want to know what you like! Thanks!

Something you should know...

I work hard to keep all the songs we dance to in our Zumba® classes clean! It's true we do some moves you wouldn't do at a church dance, but you don't usually do pushups at church either.  We gotta find a way to work your entire body. You'll have a blast. And don't worry, I take care of the music selection. I try as hard as I can to find songs that have clean lyrics. You can leave feeling good inside and out! (And I no longer edit songs to clean them up. I don't want to be the one to teach you to love a song that needs editing. You'd go home and buy it and get a shock for you and your family!)

However, I don't speak Spanish, so if I mess up and you notice something uncomfortable, I invite you to let me know about it.

Orem City Memorial Day 10K/5K

Get ready for the Orem City Memorial Day 10K/5K. On the days you don't do Zumba, run on the track or treadmill. It can be very relaxing and increases your stamina for our most intense Zumba songs! You and your body will enjoy combining more than one form of exercise. Find the information here:

http://www.run13.com/races/memorial