3-12-2012 The spring is almost here! It's time to get on to the New Year's resolution you made in the beginning of the year -- to lose that extra pounds, to eat healthier, to get more energy in doing what you love to do. I'm more committed than ever to provide my students with the best class I can give -- I'm pursing a couple of certifications this year -- from a desire to better serve my chair-bound students (yes, I'm teaching 3 Zumba Gold Chair classes now) and really understand what's involved in senior adult fitness -- I am getting certified by SFA (American Senior Fitness Association) to be a senior fitness instructor, hopefully by May. .Read on...
Margaret
Featured Student: Margaret You can't miss Margaret with her red Zumba shoes in the front row of my Windsor Zumba Gold class, dancing like there's no tomorrow. No one can believe that she's hitting the 80's and going strong! Exercise has always been a part of her life -- yoga, pilate, walking, etc. but she didn't start exercising regularly until she retired in 1992. Now she exercise five times a week by participating in different group exercise classes and walking. She had a spine operation in 2009 and thought she couldn't do something like Zumba but after giving it a try at the Windsor Senior Center, she's hooked. "Dance is great -- the music really get you going.", she says. On her spare time, Margaret enjoys volunteer tutoring and working on her garden and participates in Zumba Gold demos.
Zumba Toning Sticks
What is Zumba Gold Toning? This new and exciting program brings together the energy of the Zumba rhythms designed for the older active adult and the innovative muscle training of using light-weight toning sticks that you can shake like maracas. It's fun, different, safe and effective for the older and beginner participant.
About Zumba: 1. It's a great dynamic core workout It works your entire torso section! Stronger, defined abs and back! Can you say swimsuit?!?!?! .. 2. High caloric expenditure Burn 500-1000 calories in 1 HOUR! .. 3. Easy, non-intimidating learning environment You'll learn how to dance without even realizing it. EVERYONE can ZumbaŽ, whether you know how to dance or not! .. 4. Weight loss! You'll drop so many pounds you'll have to go buy a whole new wardrobe! .. 5. Positive self-image You won't only look good, you'll feel good! .. 6. A sculpted body It's a comprehensive workout. Your entire body will be reshaped from head to toe! .. 7. Exercise in disguise You'll be having so much fun you won't even realize your working out.
Zumba Tips: 1. Wear loose-fitting comfortable workout clothing 2. You should wear athletic shoes or dance sneakers. Shoes that allow you to slide and twist a little will help prevent joint injuries. You can also try putting some masking tape on the soles at the ball of your foot. Bare feet not recommended. 3. Drink water BEFORE, DURING and AFTER class! Very important to stay well hydrated. 4. Warm up, stretch and cool down IS necessary. 5. Go at your own pace. Do not kill yourself. Listen to your body. If you feel tired or out of breath, slow down or stop and rest awhile. It takes time to build up stamina. 6. Do not worry about doing the steps right the first time. We are here to exercise, and this is not a dance class. You will get better as you go. We are not judging your dance skills. We all are at different fitness levels and we are all coming together to have a good time. The most important thing is that you are moving and having fun! 7. Maintain a good posture, and move from the core. 8. Feel free to add your own "flavor" to your movement -- listen to the music, find the rhythm in your body and express yourself!
Anna's Current Class Schedule: (All Drop-in's, discounted class cards apply except Windsor) Tuesday 2pm, Bennett Valley Center Wednesday 9:30am, Lomitas School House (toning) Thursday 9am, Windsor Senior Center (55+) Sunday 10:30am, Monroe Hall (toning)
** Windsor Senior Center 9231 Foxwood Drive, Windsor ** Bennett Valley Center 704 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa ** Monroe Hall 1400 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa ** Lomitas School House 2421 Lomitas Ave, Santa Rosa
Anna's Zumba classes:
I offer Zumba classes at different locations throughout Sonoma county. These are drop-in anytime classes and require no pre-registration. I also offer private Zumba sessions at corporate sites, retreat locations and private parties. I tailor my classes to the age group and fitness level of the participant -- whether it be kids or older adults. Please contact me if you are interested.
Click here for my Zumba profile and current class information and location. Click here to access my class calendar.
** If you have other preferred time for Zumba, or interested in more Zumba classes, please contact me and I will put you on the waiting list.I'm also available for special events or private sessions.
Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the
world's largest and most successful dance-fitness program with more
than 10 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly
Zumba classes in over 90,000 locations across more than 110 countries.
What is Zumba Gold?
I love teaching Zumba Gold! Do you love to dance? Want to lose some weight and get in shape but having a hard time finding a program you really enjoy doing and can stick with? Have tried Zumba but finding it too fast/intense and intimidating? Come try out Zumba Gold! My Zumba Gold classes are guaranteed to lift your spirit and leave you sweaty. Zumba Gold is best suited for the active baby boomer and de-conditioned beginners...if you have been intimidated by the fast "looking" pace of Zumba, I can get you started..you will feel confident in little or no time... Zumba Gold have little to no impact and fewer twisting movements than a regular Zumba class. It is a low to moderate dance inspired fitness class that gets the heart pumping -- it is for anyone looking for a fun, 'feel good' workout that has little stress on one's body. Just like regular Zumba, Zumba Gold incorporates Latin and international rhythms such as: Cha Cha, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Belly Dance, Tango, Disco, Hip Hop, Disco, Cumbia and many more, at a lower intensity. In Zumba Gold, the basic steps an introduced at a slower pace and there's much more repetition of moves and the transitions between moves are made much easier. There's also elements of functional fitness -- balance training, range of motion, core training and lower body strengthening. With Zumba Gold Toning, resistance training with a light-weidht toning sticks are added. It will be a fitness program that you will stick with because you will be having so much fun that you won't realize that you are exercising! Zumba Gold is the only format I teach now -- check my class schedule for locations near you.
Here's another Zumba Gold class video in Spanish -- various people in various age/shape/sizes are all grooving to the same music -- having a blast!
What kind of shoes to wear for Zumba? Wear the right shoes and your Zumba class will be a more pleasant experience! The best shoes for zumba are ones that give you multi-directional support, cushioning and have minimal tread on the ball of the foot. There are many dance-fitness shoes available. The shoes you choose should have some cushion or shock absorbance in it. A couple of styles that are popular with people who Zumba are the Z1 Zumba Sneakers, Glagla shoes, Bloch Dance Sneakers, Nike Shox O Drive, Nike Musique, and the Nike Ballo. I personally love Bloch dance sneakers and own many pairs. They come in UK show sizes and is generally 1 1/2 to 2 sizes smaller than US shoe size. There are a couple of local dance shoe stores in Santa Rosa -- Dance Gear on Armory Dr.. and Dance Shop in Petaluma. Once you try a pair on for size, internet is the best place to shop for discounts. You can get the Zumba Z1 Sneakers @ the Zumba store. For more Zumba shoes advice, check this out!
What is Zumba Gold on Chair? Zumba Gold Chair is for the active older adult, wheelchair or deconditioned participants, or anyone who may not be able to stand up for long periods of time while exercising. Most of the class session will be done seated. I started teaching this format at some private assisted living places throughout Sonoma county. Here's an example Zumba Gold chair class...
Windsor Relay for Life 2011
Look for us this year at the Windsor Relay for Life in July!
"Fabulous Zumba Golden Girls"!
The "Fabulous Zumba Golden Girls" will be doing more demos throughout Sonoma County this year... We are old! We are Bold! We do Zumba Gold! We promote staying active and healthy and maintining function for older adults by exercising. If you have a facility that would like us to visit and bring this message and lots of cheer, please contact me. We put on an half hour killer Zumba show with audiance participation.
The "Fabulous Zumba Golden Girls" 2012 Demo Schedule: 1/28 2pm Lodge @ Pauline Creek, Santa Rosa 2/11 3pm Chancellor House, Windsor 3/24 2pm Emeritus at Santa Rosa 4/22 12:30pm Windsor Towngreen Earth Day Celebration
...more to come Spring Lake Village Vintage Chateau
Kids love Zumba!
Zumba for Kids @ Windsor Creek
Zumba for Kids--Zumbatomic® is here! Exhilarating workout designed specially for kids' minds and bodies! I currently don't have any Zumbatomic classes but am available for special events -- how about a Zumba party for your kid's birthday?
About Anna: Anna brings her years of diverse dance training and social dancing experience and passion for movement and self-healing to Zumba with clear dance moves, cueing, and easy to follow steps that are fun, effective and safe. Dance is a lifetime passion and also the only fitness program that she manages to keep throughout her life. Anna is licensed to Zumba Basic, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Zumba Gold Toning and Zumbatomic (Zumba for kids). Also an AFAA and SFA (American Senior Fitness Association) group fitness certified instructor, Anna strives to deliver quality, safe and fun exercise classes for people of different age and fitness levels. Anna loves to teach and believes a good Zumba class should be student-centered and everyone should walk away with a feeling of sucess. If you like to dance and love variety, you'll love Anna's classes!
Anna Before Zumba: Anna lost close to 15 lbs since dancing Zumba regularly -- size 6 to size 2!
Who Can do Zumba?
The greatest part about Zumbais that you don't have to know how to dance. Anyone can do it whether you are young, old or in-between. There are no requirements other than liking music and wanting to move and have fun. A typical Zumba class will consists of a warm-up session, a bunch of songs fast and slow, and a cool-down. Most classes last about an hour. Zumba is the most exciting workout ever and is great for the mind, body and soul! It is designed to put "FUN" back into fitness. Just don't forget to wear comfortable workout clothes, a workout shoe that you can pivot in, bring water to drink, and a towel to wipe off your sweat.
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