What is Zumba?

Zumba is a Latin dance form, a form of cardio that burns up to 500 calories per session. However, it is not limited to Latin dance moves. Trainers always fuse Zumba dance with hip-hop, Bollywood, contemporary, freestyle, samba, cumbia, merengue, soca, flamenco, reggaeton, salsa, cha-cha, mambo, tango, and strength training (bodyweight training) to help burn more calories and tone the body.

Does Zumba Work for Weight Loss?

Do you dread going to the gym? Or feel bored and exhausted lifting weights? Well, I felt the same until I was introduced to Zumba. This routine offers excellent full-body workout. It is creative, fun, burns about 500 calories in a 60-minute session, and helps shed at least 2-3 pounds in a month (I lost 16 pounds in 7 months!). Apart from improving your strength, stamina, and flexibility, Zumba boosts your brain function, lowers stress, and increases your productivity. So, tone up and become strong.
How many calories does Zumba really burn?

Women in an average weight range, say roughly 50-65 kg for estimation purposes, are going to burn between 350 and 650 calories in an hour of Zumba, if they go at full intensity through the entire class. The exact expenditure during a class depends on a number of different variables, including exact weight, muscle content, fitness level and more.  Don’t get us wrong, 350-650 an hour is nothing to scoff at, and every calorie matters when you are trying to lose weight. And not only are the Zumba calories burned worthwhile and significant, it’s also a fun way to get in your cardio without actually feeling like you’re working out.

Can Zumba Help Shed Belly Fat?

Yes, Zumba is an excellent cardio that helps shed fat from every part of your body. I reduced my waist size from 34 to 30 by doing 6 hours of Zumba per week and eating right.
You will be able to lose the belly fat quicker because the amount of exertion you will be able to take by dancing is way more than what you can endure in the gym. And that’s because this fitness regimen intelligently integrates bodyweight training and cardio, and 60 minutes will pass in a blink of an eye. However, remember, you are dealing with tummy fat, so be patient.