Exercise Benefits

The main Zumba benefits are:

Relief of mental & physical stress
Fun, confidence & happiness
Increasing levels of energy
Body sculpting
Weight loss
Higher cardio levels
Better nutritional habits

"While genetics plays an important role in the early part of life, it's really health habits that determine your quality of life as you get older" Dr. Schneider, dean of the Gerontology Center at the University of Southern California. He believes that exercise is the best prescription against aging because it improves:

Cardiopulmonary fitness
Slows osteoporosis
Helps ease arthritis
Promotes sleep
Make us feel better

Benefits increase as physical activity increases!

Benefits when starting out:

Meet new people
Feel more relaxed
Sleep better
Have more fun

Benefits from regular physical activity:

Continued independent living
Better physical and mental health
Improved quality of life
More energy
Move with fewer aches and pains
Better posture and balance
Improved self-esteem
Weight maintenance
Stronger muscles and bones
Relaxation and reduced stress

Scientists have proved that being active reduces the risk of:

Heart disease
Falls and injuries
Obesity
High blood pressure
Adult-onset diabetes
Osteoporosis
Stroke
Depression
Colon cancer
Premature death

Source: Canada's Physical Activity Guide

Check out our Health Resources section to know more about healthy lifestyles.