Alena Shifrin spent much of her life overweight…smiling on the outside, but trapped and sad on the inside. In 2011, s…
Stories
I Used To Drink Soda For Breakfast
“Growing up in the South with only one gym in the entire town and a family that drank soda for breakfast, it was very…
The One Thing That Made Me Feel Like Myself While Battling Cancer
“In 2011, I started at the University of Dublin as an adult, to further my education. There, I encountered Zumba clas…
From Depressed and Overweight to Finding My Life’s Purpose
“In 2009, I suffered a really bad breakup and lost myself in depression. It was a really bad time for me. I was overw…
Zumba Helped Me Overcome An Eating Disorder
“While Zumba classes are surely the primary weight-loss transformation tool, my story is a little bit different. I ha…
Dancing Helps My Mom With Alzheimer’s
“My mom has been battling dementia and Alzheimer’s for five years now. I am her caretaker, and she has forgotten my n…
Check Out These Incredible Before and After Photos
If you’ve ever danced your booty through a Zumba® class, then you know one thing for sure: you sweat. A LOT. Wh…
I Lost 100 Pounds AFTER My Wedding
“I’ve struggled with my weight for practically my entire life, but had managed to get to a healthy weight before my w…
Unsung Hero – July 2017
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communi…
Zumba® Classes Kept Me Happy Throughout Cancer Treatment
“I was diagnosed with cancer in August of last year, the very same month that I started taking weekly Zumba classes. …