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#TBT – Turn It Up With Zumba® Class Favorite ‘Bouje’
Music is a pretty amazing thing – in a matter of seconds, a certain lyric, note, or rhythm can instantly transport you to another place and t…
Break it Free with Ecem and Jose Luis!
Wake up! It’s time to turn it up a notch! Zumba® Instructors José Luis Pizarro and Ecem Ozcan are going to make you work with this leave-…
Turn It Up With Armando + Heidy’s Dembow Track ‘Pa’l Piso’
A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) on Aug 18, 2016 at 12:20pm PDT Wake up! It’s about that time to turn it up a notch! Zumba® Supersta…
Turn It Up With Dance Track ‘Black Betty’s Worldwide’
We’re here to help you get movin’ and shakin’
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Learn this HOT Reggaeton with Ana and Jessica
Get ready to Turn It Up in your next Zumba® class with this Reggaeton Fusion class favorite, ‘Hipnotizame by Marlon Alves’. Learn the cho…
Learn this HOT Merengue with Armando & Heidy
Wake up! It’s about that time to turn it up a notch! Zumba® Superstars Armando and Heidy are going to make you work with this leave…
Learn this HOT Salsa with Kass & Steve
Wake up! It’s about that time to turn it up a notch! Zumba® Superstars Kass Martin and Steve Boedt are going to make you work with …
Zumba® TurnUp: Learn Flamenco Choreography
Get ready to #TurnItUp in your next Zumba® class with this Zumba® original Flamenco song featuring Mauricio Camargo and Tania Ginard. Dan…
Turn It Up With Merengue Track ‘La Cosita’
You know how sometimes you’re having a really stressful day and you’re looking for a quick fix to turn it around? Our go-to q…
Turn It Up With Cumbia Track ‘Cumbia De La Gaita’
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the season when everything is about joy, giving, and celebrating the ones you love. That often…
Turn It Up With Moombahton Track ‘Uno Sabe Bien’
The 1st of the month is as good a time as any to try something new in your life, right? Does learning a new choreography count? In our wo…
Turn It Up With Moombahton Track ‘Pachanga’
Anyone who is a true music lover gets a kick out of discovering new rhythms and perhaps Moombahton is one you are not familiar with. Let …
Turn It Up With Merengue-Hip Hop Track ‘Firehouse’
Raise your hand if you love Merengue. Raise your other hand if you love Hip Hop. Now, keep your hands up and learn the choreography to ho…
Turn It Up With Hip-Hop Track ‘Big Bang Bounce’
You may recognize this track if you attended ZINCON 2016, where crowd favorite Balang showed off his fierce dance moves to ‘Big Ban…
Turn It Up With Beto Perez’s Cumbia-Reggaeton Track ‘Shut Up and Dance’
It’s time for your new favorite choreography. And special treat: this song is by Zumba® creator Beto Perez himself! ‘Shut Up …
Turn It Up With Beto Perez’s Cumbia-Reggaeton Track ‘Shut Up and Dance’
It’s time for your new favorite choreography. And special treat: this song is by Zumba® creator Beto Perez himself! ‘Shut Up …
Turn It Up With Shaggy’s Dancehall Track ‘I Got You’
If you were lucky enough to attend ZINCON 2016, then you got to witness reggae superstar Shaggy performing his latest hit ‘I Got Yo…
Turn It Up With Dancehall Track ‘Azumbo’
Learn the moves and take it to class!
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Turn It Up With Armando + Heidy’s Dembow Track ‘Pa’l Piso’
A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) on Aug 18, 2016 at 12:20pm PDT Wake up! It’s about that time to turn it up a notch! Zumba® Supersta…
Turn It Up With Reggaeton: A Bangin’ New Zumba® Original Track
Who is ready for a brand new choreography?
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Turn It Up With Hip Hop Track ‘Give It To Me’
Learn the moves and take it to class!
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Check Out The Official Party In Pink “Warrior Move” Choreo
Check out the step-by-step choreo breakdown for the signature Party In Pink™ “warrior move,” featuring Liana Veda and her roc…
Shakira – Dare (La La La) – Official Zumba Choreography
Watch Beto, co-founder of Zumba®, and Zumba® Instructor Julio Lima perform the official Shakira Dare (La La La) choreography.
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Salsa: Easy Step Breakdown
Master your salsa with this step by step breakdown! Then, show off your new moves at a live class near you.
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Samba: Easy Step Breakdown
Master fresh new moves with this step by step breakdown! Then, show ’em off at a live class near you.
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Salsa: Easy Step Breakdown
Master your salsa with this step by step breakdown!
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Merengue: Easy Step Breakdown
Master your merengue with this step by step breakdown! Then, show off your new moves at a live class near you.
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Reggaeton: Easy Step Breakdown
Master your reggaeton with this step by step breakdown! Then, show off your new moves at a live class near you.
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Middle Eastern/Cha Cha: Easy Step Breakdown
Master fresh new moves with this step by step breakdown! Then, show ’em off at a live class near you
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Merengue: Easy Step Breakdown
Master your merengue with this step by step breakdown!
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Friends Who Take A Zumba Class Together Stay Together
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Why You Need to Make Time for Self Care
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Redefining Before and After for World Mental Health Day
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Dreaming Of Vacationing In France? We’ve Got Your Ticket
When you think of Southern France, what do you think of? Crisp ocean air, turquoise blue waters, strolls through quaint villages, and get…
I Started My Full-Time Career In High School
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Need A Side Hustle? Make Extra Income as a Zumba® Instructor!
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Wondering What To Eat? This New Book Will Tell You
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From Soccer to STRONG by Zumba: Aurelio Figari
Most soccer stars spend their days practicing their free kicks and running laps around the field. When Aurelio Figari found himself at th…
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. Which means you got a …
A Tribute to Zumba® Moms
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How I Lost and Found My Health and Happiness
Hailing from the Bronx, NY, Tony Santiago had worked behind the scenes in television and as an on-air radio host for many years. Tony hit…
5 Great Ways to Exercise While on Vacation
With the holidays long gone and very few days off on the horizon, this is a great time of year for a vacation. Trading your usual routine…
From Over 300 Pounds To A New Me
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The Surprising Fitness Benefits Of Meditating
No matter where you are in your fitness journey, one thing we can all agree on is that there is always room for improvement. After all, f…
How I Lost Weight After Years of Yo-Yo Dieting
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This is Why You Need to Celebrate Earth Day
You don’t need us to tell you that we should all be living each and every day like its Earth Day. It can be difficult to reduce our carbo…
Shake Off These Bad Habits for Healthy Living
Let’s be honest, we all have bad habits. Some are more harmful than others, and the time has come to say goodbye to those things that are…
How Dancing Helped Me Get Through a Traumatic Car Accident
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I Lost an Entire Person in Weight
“Just a few years ago, I was obese and dangerously unhealthy. I had a very poor diet and mostly sedentary lifestyle. A huge wakeup call c…
The Right Way To Warm Up This Spring
Spring is officially here – ahhh, can you smell the fresh blooms in the air? Though we all live in different places with different …
When I Convinced Myself To Get Healthy, I Lost 100+ Pounds
“For as long as I can remember family, friends, classmates, and complete strangers have made disparaging comments about my weight. I beli…
January Is Over; Do You Know Where Your Resolutions Are?
January is an interesting month. While people are really excited and motivated by new beginnings, it is also difficult to deal with the e…
#BeatFOMO With These Dance Videos
New year, who dis? It’s 2018, the year to leave FOMO behind. You know, the fear of missing out. Good times are happening all around…
This Is The Best Workout To Relieve Anxiety
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Advances in Nutritional Science Can Beat Breast Cancer
Evidence shows we can reduce cancer rates – breast cancer particularly – by 90 percent or more by people adopting a Nutritarian diet. V…
Should I Workout Alone Or With A Group? Science Tells You What To Do
We all learned a long time ago that regular exercise has amazing benefits for our health and quality of life. Aside from preventing chron…
These Studies Prove Why Dancing is Good For Us
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it many more times again: dancing is great for us in ways that go beyond torching a few calories. Asid…
7 Things That Happen When You Help Others
Thinking about giving to your favorite cause, volunteering some time, or attending a Zumbathon® this month? Good news: there are tons of …
This Is Where You Can Dance To Raise Funds For Breast Cancer
We’re well into October and everywhere we look, people are doing their part to raise awareness about breast cancer. After all, 1 in 8 wom…
How You Can Dance For Breast Cancer Awareness
It’s breast cancer awareness month and you want to do your part to help. You already know that about 1 in 8 women around the world will b…
This Year, Let’s Fight Breast Cancer Together
The start of October signifies change: the beginning of a new season, cooler temperatures for many, and preparations for the end of yet a…
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 easy to be overweig…
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 overweight, I was unhappy…
The Hottest Workout To Hit The Hamptons This Summer
Summertime in the Hamptons is synonymous with exclusivity and a good time. Celebrities, influencers, and socialites alike flock to the vi…
Mario Lopez Is Conquering This HIIT Workout
Who isn’t inspired by Mario Lopez? The TV personality’s love for health and fitness is no secret – his very toned body …
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 wedding in 2013. Well…
Hollywood’s Hottest Trainer Loves This Workout
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Ice Cream Alternatives You Can Make At Home
Ice cream is a favorite dessert but can also be a calorie bomb that ruins your health and fitness goals. Fortunately, you can still enjoy…
5 Things You Might Not Know About This HIIT Workout
Have you heard the buzz about STRONG by Zumba®? Want to learn more? Here are five things you may not know about everyone’s new favorite h…
Do More Push-Ups Than You Thought You Could In This #SBZChallenge
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4 FAQs About Starting a Business as a Zumba® Instructor
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How Online Dating Changed the Course of my Life
“I was a big little girl. I remember being in kindergarten and being in the 90th percentile for children my age. I also remember not bein…
Planking Mistakes You Never Knew You Were Making
If you’re as obsessed with STRONG by Zumba® as we are, then you know the music-led high-intensity class is full of moves like burpees, pl…
How These Ladies Lost Weight and Kept It Off
We love seeing your #ZumbaTransformations on social media! These ladies caught our eye and are totally inspiring. Check out their stories…
116 Pounds Lost, A New Me Gained
“In 2015, I made a decision to turn my life around. I was tired of being overweight, so I made a commitment to get healthier. By making c…
How a Deal With my Mom Changed My Life
“My story starts with a bribe from my mom. In June of 2013, we took a road trip to Boston with my aunt and cousins. We spent a day in Sal…
How to Build Confidence Through Dance
You come for the exercise. The friendships. The party. But, have you ever stopped to think about how confident you feel after class? Rese…
The Science Behind Why Zumba® Works
We always have a great time at our favorite fitness party, and we know we feel like we’ve gotten a great workout. But, did you know that …
These Tips Will Help You Maximize Your Workouts
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If You’ve Ever Had a Migraine, You Should Read This
According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is the 3rd most prevalent illness in the world, affecting 1 billion people. That’…
I Don’t Need to Hear the Music to Feel it in my Heart
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How Has Zumba Changed Your Life?
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I Transformed My Body and I Love It
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I Lost Myself When I Lost My Mom
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A Healthy Addiction
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This 94 Year Old Works Out 10 Times a Week
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How This Program is Changing Childhood Education
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Join our 21-Day Challenge to Get Fit!
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Still Need a New Year’s Resolution? Read For Ideas
We are a few days into 2017 and it seems that everywhere we look, people are talking about their New Year’s resolutions. Either they are …
2017’s Big Fitness Trends
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The One Thing Everyone Needs This Holiday Season
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Featured in People Magazine, This Woman’s Weight Loss Journey is Incredible
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Not Sure How to Treat Yourself? Watch For Tips!
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Mantras You Can Use for Every Day Inspiration
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I Had To Change My Life… So I Did!
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I’ve Lost 160 Pounds So Far
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How to Put an End to the Inactivity Pandemic
You are part of the solution to the inactivity pandemic – one of the most perplexing problems of the modern day. Ever since our for…
I Lost Myself When I Lost My Mom
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The Perks of Being a Zumba® Instructor
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The PHIT Movement: An Election Year Cause for Everybody
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I Transformed My Body and I Love It
“At a very young age, I started dancing and fell in love with rhythms like jazz, hip hop, salsa, and belly dance. In high school, I worke…
Have You Experienced Perfect Sync?
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Can Flaxseed Prevent Breast Cancer?
You may be familiar with flaxseeds – the pods that come from the flax plant, which is grown and used for a variety of things like produci…
I’m 48 But I Feel 25!
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Shopping for Healthy Items Online? Read This First
We live in a world of mass consumerism. Everyone wants to sell something whether it’s face cream or super foods. Shopping online makes im…
I Couldn’t Stop Gaining Weight
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You’ve Helped Raise $1.9 Million for Breast Cancer
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Study Confirms Dance Fitness Improves Quality of Life
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This Autumn Don’t Fall Out of Your Routine
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FOMO Led Me to Being a Fitness Instructor
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Gym-Hater To Fitness Instructor At Age 21
“I had always been overweight. In 4th grade, I was a size 16 and weighed over 150 pounds. I was constantly bullied and made fun of all th…
Fighting Childhood Obesity Across the World
All around the world, people like you are dancing to fight childhood obesity! This growing epidemic affects all children and the time is …
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With a new school year approaching, we’re feeling nostalgic for the good old days. Whether you were most likely to succeed or the c…
Protein Powders: How to Know What to Buy
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My Wife is My Hero
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Kids Who Exercise Do Better in School – Here’s the Proof
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What To Eat To Transform Your Body
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What Olympic Sport Would You Play?
Take this quiz to find out which Summer Olympic event is the next match for you!
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Animal vs. Plant Protein: A Harvard Study
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Eat This, Not That
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Where in the World Should you Take Your Next Zumba® Class?
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Instagram Inspiration: 7 Motivational Quotes to Start Your Day
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What’s Your Fantasy Dance Class?
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‘Choreographed Dance’ Ranks Higher Than Indoor Cycling Amongst Americans
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Drinking Soda Linked to Gallbladder Cancer
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I Lost Over 100 Pounds by Dancing
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What Songs Should Be on Your Road Trip Playlist?
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The Science Behind Synced Music Motivation
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Which Diet Fits Your Lifestyle?
How to choose a long-term health and eating planHow to choose a long-term health and eating plan
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7 Benefits of Fiber
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QUIZ: Find Your Go-To Summer Anthem?
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Who sweats the most across the globe?
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What’s Your Zumba® Personality?
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This is How You Know You’re a Zumba® Lover for Life
Will you pass this quiz?
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Study Confirms Dance Fitness Improves Quality of Life
In a recent, systematic review by two Italian universities, the health benefits of Zumba workouts were scientifically confirmed. The Spor…
I Transformed My Body and I Love It
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How Much Water Should I Be Drinking?
What you should know about adequate hydration
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How This Single Mom Found Her Light
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Your Fitness Questions, Answered!
You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers! Here’s some info to help make your workouts even better.
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Good Planets Are Hard To Find
Today, and every day, celebrate our beautiful planet
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It’s April – What Happened to my Fitness Goals?
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Get to know this mighty fruit that packs a sweet punch
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If You Aren’t Doing This One Thing, Your Workouts May Not Be As Effective
The biggest change you need to make to improve your health
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Get Stronger, Not Bigger with Strength Training
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Breaking Up With The Scale
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It’s spring time for many of us around the world, and that means it’s time for spring cleaning!
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From Uncertainty to Success
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5 Ways to Build Extra Muscle in Zumba® Class
We all know what a great total body workout you can get in a Zumba® class. Did you know that you can also target certain muscle groups wh…
Encouraged By My Daughter’s Wedding
“In 2010, when my daughter announced that she would be getting married in 2012, I knew I could not have a photo taken as mother of …
Quiz: What Song Best Describes Your Relationship Status?
Take our quiz to see which song best describes your relationship status this Valentine’s Day!
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Dr. Mark Hyman Talks New Book ‘Eat Fat, Get Thin’
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Why You Need to Take Care of You
Here’s the science behind why you have to make time for yourself.
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Becoming an Inspiration to Myself and Others
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The Healthy Change I Made to Honor my Dad
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How These People are Torching So Many Calories
Dance, dance those calories away!
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A Century of Athletic Wear
Cassey Ho shows us 100 years worth of athletic styles in 3 minutes
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Why Dancing Saved My Life
“After the death of a relative, our family suddenly grew from 3 children to 7. Life became difficult to handle. My husband’s …
The Importance of Me Time
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How Long Will I Stick to my New Year’s Resolution?
Will you see your resolution through to the end of 2016?
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My New Way of Life
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A Healthy Addiction
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What holiday song describes your personality?
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What I Did Before I Turned 40
“First and foremost, I don’t regret having my beautiful daughters, as they are my reason for living. But, I was so embarrassed that I wei…
A New Career at 58
Three years ago, Art Angelopoulos weighed more than he ever had and, at 28% body fat, was at risk for type II diabetes. With 25 years as …
Younger Than Ever at Age 50!
Veronica Scott’s struggles with health have been life long. She has battled obesity since childhood, as well as Metabolic Syndrome, high-…
You Are What You Eat
Practice what you preach with delicious recipes that are all about health
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Dancing My Way Through a Healthy Pregnancy
In 2009, Stephanie Robinson became pregnant for her first time. Despite giving birth to a perfectly healthy baby, Stephanie struggled wit…
Petty Officer Takes Up Salsa During Deployment in Afghanistan
Sean “Puffy” Brown is not your typical fitness instructor. A former member of the US Navy Reserves, Sean&…
Five Steps for A Better Body Image
If you live in America, and you have a pulse, you have probably struggled with your body image at one point or another. We’re wired to fo…
Better Workouts Equal Better Sleep
Can you sweat your way to better sleep? It may sound funny, but you can. Getting in good workouts contributes to improved sleep patterns<…
Fitness Educator overcomes depression
In 2006, Ann Saldi’s twin boys were diagnosed with Autism just months before she auditioned to become a Zumba Education Specialist (ZES).…
Lentils: The New Meat Substitute
They come in red, green and black and can be found in soups, salads, and main dishes as a great substitute for meat. What are they? Lenti…
One Of The Youngest Zumba Instructors
Henry Cedeño always had a passion for music and dancing, ever since he was a young child. In 2002, he began taking Zumba classes alo…
How to Gain an Income While Losing Pounds
Cynthia Ortega will never forget one of the most mortifying moments in her life. While standing in line with her husband, waiting to orde…
No More Medication!
At 46, Amilcar was 289 pounds and suffered from HBP, diabetes mellitus type II, abnormal liver function, sleep apnea, joint disease …
Size 18 to a 4!
Three years ago Wendy Del Signore was severely obese and suffered from multiple health problems. “I was miserable. I can remember looking…
Goodbye Hypertension!
Vickie first entered the doors of a Zumba studio as a 400 lb+ shy woman; it was all so strange to her. “Had someone told me that I&n…
My Wake Up Call
In 2010, Manny Carerras’ doctor told him that if he didn’t change his ways, he would be dead. Manny suffered from Severe Sleep Apnea, Ext…
No Diets Worked!
At 230 pounds, Kerri was devastated that her weight had spiraled out of control, but she knew she had to do something. After trying every…
90 pounds gone!
“Enough is enough,” JaMiah Myers told herself. Weighing in at over 300 pounds, she wandered into her first Zumba class and everything cha…
The Doctors Were Wrong
In her late teens, Ashley Davidson was so overweight, she thought an eating disorder was the only way out. And after her son’s…
Like father, like son
Anthony Romero always tried to be a happy, positive person, but suffering from various medical conditions including Psoriatic Arthritis o…
Greens We Love Series: Kale
Kale is being hailed as “the queen of greens” because of its antioxidant content and anti-inflammatory properties. Low in calories and hi…
9 Tips for rebooting your body and kicking sugar addiction (Plus a great recipe)
Here’s the not-so-sweet truth: Sugar is the new fat.
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Confidence is Key
Losing weight? Here are a few ways to boost your confidence during your weight-loss journey.
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Kudos to Quinoa: March's Grain of the Month
Though it’s been called the mother of all grains, quinoa is actually a seed. Here’s the lowdown on this time-tested food that has been co…
8 Great Valentine's Date Ideas
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Looking for inspiration? Here are eight ways to spend time with those you love, doing somethi…
12 Ways To Cut 300 Calories
We’ve compiled a list of fitness and health resolutions guaranteed to get you on the right (300-calorie) track.
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New Year, New You: The 2015 Guide to Starting Fresh
You know the drill. January 1 is approaching and you’re filled with dread over the need to make New Year’s resolutions.
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11 Gifts for Fitness Fanatics
[tps_header] Yes, fitness fanatics, it’s time to shop and win! When exercise enthusiasts indulge themselves, it’s usually with anot…
What's your pledge to help #fightobesity?
Join the movement and upload your pledge to live a healthier life in support of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Every change counts!
5 ABtastic Exercises
Abs. We’ve all got them…somewhere buried deep down under a few layers. Right? The highly coveted six-pack is no easy feat. And whether it…
Five So Bootyful Workouts
It’s been the subject matter of many billboard hits and even has its own Instagram selfie hashtag (#belfie). With celebrities like JLo a…
Tropical Berry Smoothie
Makes 2 Servings | Total PREP Time: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS •½ cup unsweetened almond milk •½ cup orange juice •1 medium mango, peeled, …
Ceviche With Sweet Potatoes & Yuca
Central American dish. serve it as a main course or a tasty appetizer. Makes 2 servings | Total Prep/COOK Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes includi…
What to expect from your first Zumba Class
The 60-minute heart pumping, dance-loving goodness has an open invite to all.
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10 Ways to Make The Most of Your Workout
Whether you’re new to class or a seasoned pro, these nine tips will help you get more out of your workout.
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