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What Is Zumba ® Gold Fitness?

 

Zumba ® Gold Fitness classes have been designed primarily with the over 50s in mind, but are also perfect for anyone who wants a low impact workout or a slower introduction to Zumba ® Fitness (and they still give you a great workout).  They can be done in a chair or standing, or a mix of the two.

 

My Classes

 

What’s the same?

 

The great music!

 

The atmosphere – it’s all about having fun with your friends (whether you bring them with you or make them here!)

 

The sweatiness – make sure you bring a water bottle and a sweat towel.

 

What’s new?

 

No jumping or hopping.

 

Very little twisting.

 

Slower steps.

 

More warming up!

 

Work to improve your balance.

 

You can do it in a chair too!

 

Variations for those with hip problems, people in wheelchairs and more!

 

Who is Zumba ® Gold Fitness right for?

 

Anyone who is worried about falling – it’s slower!

 

Anyone with knee and joint problems, because there’s no jumping!

 

Anyone who wants a workout for the mind as well as the body!

 

Pregnant women who might prefer a slower workout.   (Please note due to insurance restrictions all pregnant women must have a doctor's note and does not cover women in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy or 6 weeks after a natural birth and 10 weeks after a c-section).

 

Anyone in a wheelchair or who might like a chair for support.

 

Anyone with vision problems – there is more vocal explanation.

 

Anyone returning to fitness after a break or illness.

 

Anyone with balance problems.

 

Anyone with hip problems – we do variations with no leg crossing.

 

Anyone who would just like a slower introduction to the different moves!

 

Anyone!

 

(The only exception is children – children are only allowed with prior consultation and in very special circumstances.)

 

If you’re still not sure if it’s for you – just ask me!

 

For more information on what’s going on in my classes visit the Facebook Group.

 

You can also follow me on Twitter.

 

My official Zumba website is http://pearlhowie.zumba.com/

 

You can check for more classes and instructors on http://www.zumba.com and remember, if the instructor is not listed on here they may not be a licensed instructor!

 

 

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