Zumba Workout DVD

Zumba is a danced based fitness program that has become one of the most popular workout programs in some time. It was created in the 1990's in Columbia by a dancer and choreographer named Beto. It gained popularity when it began to be marketed in fitness and dance classes. You can find branded Zumba merchandise in clothing and shoes.

What makes Zumba so hot are not only the dance moves but the music. It is based on latin music - salsa, merengue, cumbia, samba, and other international music styles. If you like that type of music and dancing, you will have fun with the workouts. That is a huge reason why it has become so popular. People are having so much fun that it doesn't feel like exercise at all.

The cool thing about danced based workouts like Zumba, is that you don't have to be a great dancer to do them. As long as you're having fun following the moves the best that you can, you are still going to burn a ton of calories. The fun is in dancing to the music and adding your own style to it if you want.

There are now Zumba classes in many fitness centers across the country. If you're not ready to take the classes, you can practice the moves at home using the fitness DVDs.