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Just a Refresher!

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Every Tuesday and Thursday 8-9pm
2nd and 4th saturdays 8-9 am

No class on Thursday JAN 31st I will be headed to my ZUMBA Toning training!!!

10 punch Pass $35
Per class $4
New student 1st class $2.50
Youth ages 12-18 punch pass $15

All passes expire 6 months from date of purchase and are Non-Transferable (only exceptions is for an immediate family member) and non-refundable.
* You can use your punch pass for a friend that comes to class with you as long as it is not on a regular basis.

Make sure you bring water and a towel with you to class. Its very important to stay hydrated before and during class, water is the best choice.

Remember to listen to you body and keep the intensity down if it is too much for your body. It may take time to gradually increase the intensity of certain moves or routines and remember this is okay and perfectly normal. Gradually increasing intensity will help reduces chances of injury. I do give instructions that will be more basic and an option for kicking it up a notch if that is what you choose.

ZUMBA is a dance fitness class and is suppose to be FUN. No dance experience is required to attend class. Depending on your intensity you can burn anywhere from 600 to 1000+ calories in the one hour class. This class is fun and exciting and you will move in different ways that you never thought before. We dance salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, belly dancing, hip hop and many more. *Even though just about anyone can do ZUMBA it is best to consult with your physician before starting a new exercise program of any kind. I hope that if you have never come to my class or any ZUMBA class that you will give it a try. It will take a couple of classes to get use to the feel of how routines are done and I will gladly go over any moves that you might need extra help with. **Just be warned that ZUMBA may be addicting and could be very hard to stop. You may find yourself practicing routines in your house or even driving in your car and as far as I am aware there is no cure for Zumbaholics! Good Luck!

Intro about me:
I live in Richmond and a mother of five wonderful children. I grew up in South Carolina but have lived in Utah since 2000 and love it here. I really love livng in Richmond and the wonderful people that surround me. I have been teaching Zumba since April 2012. I feel in love immediately and shortly after discovering ZUMBA decided I want to share my love for it and thought no better way than to teach in Richmond where we dont have much around us. I do not have previous dance experience but have learned practice makes perfect and even I make mistakes and it is okay. I am very open to suggestion about teaching or music etc. I hope everyone feels comfortable talking to me about any concerns that they have. I love my ZUMBA family. Zumba has so many benefits for your health and it is amazing and I hope you decide to be part of the My ADDICTION!

ZUMBA  TONING
coming in March

Check out the previous post for a clip of what it is all about. I am very excitied to add a new aspect to ZUMBA.

To purchase ZUMBA toning sticks
1 lb. weight set is $10 from me or $20 online + shipping
2.5 lb weight set $17 from me or $25 online + shipping

To get the weights at the listed price from me I will need 10 people to order the 1 lb weight sets
and 5 people to order the 2.5 lbs weight sets to get those prices.

I think it will be best to start with the 1 lb weight and see how that works for you individually and if you want more resistance then move up to the 2.5 lb.

Go to www.zumba.com to check them out for yourself.

 "Filled with sand to allow more “give” than traditional hand weights, these maraca-like sticks are also musically charged dumbbells that let your class shake and rattle to the rhythms while you guide them to a more defined, more sculpted body! "

Zumba Toning

Here is a small clip from Zumba that talks about zumba toning. I hope you are getting excited for it in march!!!

class cancelled

No class tuesday jan 15, 2013 I am sick. Sorry, let others know.

Punch passes!

I went through the punch passes so that you could know where you are at on classes left and also to remind some of you that your passes are expiring at the end of the month. If you know someone who is listed below that does not check the blog or get emails please let them know.

A reminder that passes on Jan 3rd will be $30 for everyone. If you wont be there you can drop the money off at my house ahead of time. Also kids between the ages of 12-18 that live at home and are in school can purchase a pass for just $15 anytime.

Get ready for new songs this year. It has been 2 months since we have learned any new routines. Toning additions with weights will start inMarch.

**if you have any questions please feel free to email me at zumbarichmond@gmail.com or call me at 232-5257.

Anita A.          7

Roseann A      1

Sara A.            6

Natalie B         3

Mindy B          6

Holly c.           0

Josie D                        3

Suzanne D       1

Debbie G.        15   expires end of Jan

Joylynn G        4

Leanne H.       5

Lovela H.        4 expires end of Jan

Geraldine H.   1 expires end of Jan

Nancy K.         1 expires end of jan

Andrea M.       4

Launa N.         2

Pauleen O.       1

Kandi P.          7

Chris P.           2 expires end of Jan

Julie R.            1

Connie R.        8 expires end of Jan

Maria S            1

Jamie S            1 expires end of Jan

Rebecca S       7

Fran S.             9 expires end of Jan

Tania S.           8 expires end of Jan

Shannon T.      8

Darlene T.       5 expires end of Jan

Darlene W.      3 expires end of Jan

 

 

Date Changed. Happy New Year!!!

New Year and New Resolutions 2013

 

The first day back to ZUMBA for the new year will be THURSDAY Jan 3, 2013 and at that time anyone will be able to purchase a 10 punch for $30. ONE DAY ONLY.

 

COMING SOON~~ZUMBA TONING in march.

I will be able to purchase the 1 lb ZUMBA toning stick at $10 a set for those interested. (Reg. $20)

 

TIPS:

 

Hydration: To stay adequately hydrated you need to be drinking water all day, even if you drink lots of water while working out you can still get dehydrated. Drink 4-6 twelve oz. glasses of water each day.

 

Food: Remember that your body needs energy in order to function properly while working out. You can get dizzy very easily if you haven’t had any source of food in you body in more than 2-3 hours. This is super important on Saturday morning classes. Good ideas for a small snack before class are; yogurt, peanut butter toast, banana, protein shake, or granola bar etc. If you work out on an empty stomach if can make you sick.

 

Steps: Remember to listen to your body. If it hurts stop, keep it basic. Instead of jumping keep your feet on the ground and step it instead. It’s okay to do it differently find what works for you. If your knees are prone to injury don’t twist you feet, lift and step with the moves. Please come and talk to me about any moves that you may need help with or issues that you are having, I am more than happy to help in every way.

 

Weight Loss: Moderate exercise: 5-7 days a week.

30 minutes~ reduces your risk of health related diseases

30-60 minutes~ needed to maintain body weight

60-90 minutes~ weight loss

 

Variety of activities is Best, on the days off from ZUMBA try swimming, biking, running, weightlifting, etc. Break it up with a day for recovery.

 

Healthy weight loss is 0.5 to 2 lbs per week.

 

Accumulation of excess calories that equals 3500 calories will result in an additional pound of weight gained. The same is said of excess calories burned.

Reduce your diet 250-500 calories each day for healthy weight loss.

It is best to record your intake of food and daily exercise/activities so that you know for sure that you are not eating more calories than are being burned each day.

 

 

Lastt week for 2012

Just a reminder that we have our regular Zumba class back this coming week. Then we will be off a week for christmas break. Then we will be back on Jan 1st.

**Also I am signed up to be trained to teach the toning class finally in February and we will probably start as soon as March with a few new routines. So excited to add another element to my teaching. Hopefully I can add the Zumba Gold for those that need a more toned down class.


Let me know if you are interested in a Zumba sentao class. It incorporates chairs in the routines that you might sit on or use for support. Just search Zumba Sentao on youtube to get an idea of the types of things they do and let me know what you think/

No Zumba this week.

NO regular ZUMBA classes this week. However if you can't go that long without zumba then you are welcome to join me when I have the teachers class this tuesday only from 4:15 to 5:00pm. I can either punch your pass or you can bring $3, its up to you. If that time doesnt work for you then I will see you again a week from tueday. (18th). Also this Tuesday don't forget the 2nd fundraiser for Abbey Owen at the school from 6 to 8:30pm. Bring any items you dont want anymore.


This means only 2 more Regular Zumba classes till next year.