Zumba for active agers!

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We’ve just recently added Zumba to our class schedule at the studio and we wanted to fill you in on why we love it so much!  Probably the number one reason we love it is that it is an amazing, safe workout for active agers of all ages.  Not sure what exactly an active ager is?  Read our definition below!

Active Agers:  Someone well past their 20’s who has realized that fitness and movement is not just something we do to fit into our favorite jeans…but that it is essential as a health tool in our life.  Active agers want to keep moving well so they can do all of the amazing things they want to do in their lifetime.  Active agers want their movement time to be effective and enjoyable and they don’t want to get hurt while doing it!!

So what’s so great about Zumba for active agers?  Here’s our favorite reasons:

  1. It’s fun!  Yep that’s our number one reason!  We believe that if your movement time is fun you are more likely to keep doing it!  What could be more fun than listening to some great music and dancing?
  2. Everyone can do it!  Our instructors teach you the dance moves and give options for every fitness level.  We love this because we know that everyone is safely getting their heart rate up, doing some great overall strengthening for their body and they are not going to get hurt doing it!
  3. It’s functional!    Dancing has your body moving in a variety of planes of movements, just like how you move in your daily life.  It’s great “moving in your life” training!

 

Meet the Instructor: Amy

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Tell us about yourself / your family.  I have been married for 17 years and have 4 kids (shockingly all teenagers)!  Yes, you can sympathize with me now.  :-)

Describe yourself in 5 words.   Prepare, practical, no nonsense (this counts as two words), Seeker

Tell us about your first Pilates experience.  When/Why did you start practicing Pilates?  2 years ago at Rivercity.  To increase the strength of my core and reduce my lower back pain.

Favorite food / or favorite restaurant – Bacon (EXTRA crispy), Bluebird gets it perfect (most of the time :-))

If money were no object, what would you do all day?  Golf, hang out with my kids

Why did you become a Pilates teacher?   I’m actually a Zumba teacher, but I love Pilates!  It makes my body feel so good, I would get on the reformer everyday if I had one!

Describe why you love Pilates.  I have old gymnastics injuries in my spine and Pilates gives me tools that empower me to take control of my body when I’m experiencing pain and get rid of the pain.

Would you rather hike or bike?  Hike

My kids on the first day of school 2017.

If you could live anywhere in the world — where would you want to live?  Switzerland

What are your favorite ways to incorporate movement into your life in addition to Pilates?  Zumba and yoga

Who would you want with you if you were stranded on a deserted island?  The hubs

If you won an amazing prize, and the choice was either take an incredible vacation or get the dollar value in cash — which would you pick?  Vacation, hands down – MEMORIES!

Would you rather enjoy a houseboat or a speed boat?  Houseboat

Do you have a guilty pleasure?     Chips n salsa

If you could live in a book, TV Show or Movie – what would it be? The Great Gatsby

 

 

Zumba and Pilates? Why do we offer Zumba at Rivercity Pilates?

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Picture of people doing zumba at Rivercity PilatesHave you heard of Zumba?  Zumba totes itself as “Pretty much the most awesome workout ever. Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it”.   It’s a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.

As a Pilates and Yoga studio we focus on being a place where our clients can come in and have a great movement experience that leaves them walking out of our doors feeling better in their bodies then when they came in.  So when we were looking to grow our offerings and offer some cardio based classes in our studio… Zumba seemed like the perfect fit! Here’s our top 5 reasons why we love ZUMBA and are hoping you do too!!

  1. It’s Beginner Friendly! Never been to Zumba before? Don’t worry! Zumba is taught for the beginner in mind and it doesn’t matter if this is your 1st or 100th Zumba class.
  2. It’s never boring!  We all know that cardio can be boring some days.  Even though we know how good it is for our bodies and minds…It’s hard to motivate yourself to get that walk or jog in, it’s a challenge to jump on your bike or even toss in a DVD to do a workout.  The great thing about Zumba class is that it’s fun and before you know it you’ve been moving and dancing for 50 minutes, burning lots of calories and having fun at the same time!
  3. The Music!   The heart pumping Latin music will leave you feeling energized!!  It’s been proven that music can change your mood and make you feel better in your body and we agree!!
  4. It does not have to be perfect!  If you are someone who feels uncoordinated in a step class or always get those dance steps mixed up….it doesn’t matter.  You’ll find with Zumba that you can easily follow along even if dancing isn’t your best skill!  You’ll be encouraged to move at your own pace, do what you can and just keep moving to the music!
  5. The People!   Exercise with other people who are learning Zumba and getting their cardio in at Rivercity Pilates.   We laugh, we sweat, and most of all – we get healthier!

Are you looking for some fun cardio to spice up your workout routine? Then Zumba is just for you!

Check out our Zumba class schedule and click here to sign up for a class today!

  • Mondays at at 11:00 am
  • Wednesdays at 9 :00 am
  • Fridays at 8:00 am
  • Sundays at 9 am