Zumba is a conjugation of buzz: the generation of a noise that is maintained over time.
Zumba is a notion with several meanings in the dictionary prepared by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ). The first refers to a large cowbell that is usually carried by oxen or horses in certain contexts.
The RAE also mentions that zumba can be a toy also known as churinga or bramadera ; a beating or a beating; a persistent state of drunkenness ; or a joke or prank .
It can be said, on the other hand, that zumba is a conjugation of zumbar : the generation of a noise that lasts for a period of time , similar to that which sometimes appears inside the ear. For example: “Why does the machine hum like that? Is it working well?” , “Listen to the pot humming, I'd better put out the fire” , “The glass is humming due to the action of the wind, don't be scared” .
Zumba as an aerobic practice
The notion of Zumba, however, is currently usually associated with a type of aerobic practice that combines dance with physical exercises . This modality was created by Beto Pérez , a choreographer and dancer born in Colombia but based in the United States .
Zumba, in this context, is a registered trademark. The Zumba Fitness company offers what they call “fitness parties,” which consist of teaching choreography as a training method. According to the company's official site, 15 million people practice Zumba in 180 countries through instructor classes and streaming videos.
Through Zumba routines, the person can improve their flexibility and strengthen their muscles while having fun dancing to the rhythm of merengue , reggaetón , cumbia or salsa .
An aerobic practice is called Zumba.
Your benefits
However, if in recent years it has managed to become more known until it has become the favorite sport of many people to stay in shape, it is because it allows you to enjoy other advantages. Specifically, in addition to those mentioned, these are the main benefits that come with practicing Zumba:
- It becomes a great tool to burn calories and, therefore, to lose fat. Hence, it is considered that in each Zumba session, lasting about sixty minutes, around 800 calories can be eliminated.
- It improves the mood, thanks to the fact that those who practice this discipline do not get bored because the choreographies continually change. And all of this is as a consequence of the fact that endorphins are released by doing your exercises.
- It is a great resource to release the stress and tensions that accumulate on a daily basis as a result of work and problems.
- It allows you to achieve magnificent results at the body level in a short period of time.
- It helps improve social skills, since the classes are group-based and allow you to meet more people.
- It serves to increase both coordination and balance.
- In addition to all the above, we cannot ignore that the fact that there is no age to practice Zumba is also a great success. It is believed that anyone, regardless of their age, can carry out these routines without problems.