Exercising Fun In Zumba Skirts

By Jaclyn Hurley


Good physical health is dependent on a body getting a proper amount of exercise, but for a lot of people, such activity is something they only do begrudgingly. Every year, droves of individuals make resolutions to get and get moving though very few have the resolve to stay with it for any length of time. One thing that does make it more enjoyable is donning coin laden Zumba skirts and moving to energetic music.

Zumba has brought the fun factor back to aerobics. Created in Colombia, this program combines various aspects of several dance genres, multiple martial arts and traditional exercising to generate a routine that resembles a party more than a workout. The Latin inspiration of enjoying the music has a lot to do with motivating people to get moving.

This program varies from others in that is does not target people belonging to a specific gender, size, shape, age, background or ability level. The choreography of the routines are made up of parts from different genres including Bollywood, hip-hop, salsa, mambo, samba, meringue and belly dancing, blended with lunges, squats and a few martial arts moves. The music starts and the instructor leads the class in an adrenaline filled workout party.

Because there is so much action in this type of exercise, it is important to wear proper clothing. Pants and shirts should not be tight or binding and need to be breathable in order to wick away the sweat. The best shoes are those that are supportive and made for physical activity, allowing one to pivot around easily.

A lot of women find it a lot of fun to accent their workout clothing by adding a bit of flair around their middles. A scarf wrapped around the waist and serving as a skirt, accentuates the movements of the hips because this garment is embellished with metal coins, beads, sequins or fringe. This style is inspired by the wraps traditionally worn by belly dancers.

Another thing that makes this garment so appealing is its versatile nature. Triangular in shape, it is often made from rayon, silk, a sheer fabric or crocheted from a lightweight yarn. They are available in sizes that will fit practically all bodies and come in many styles from the plain and unadorned, to the bright and elaborately decorated.

This type of garment is flexible enough to be worn in other ways when not being used as workout attire. Many times they are worn as accent pieces for various outfits, in the place of a shawl and as a cover up for a bathing suit. Some even choose to wind these items around their heads as adorned wraps or decorative turbans, both lending an exotic touch to any ensemble.

Exercising with any regularity is something a great many people find very difficult to motivate themselves to do, however, since the introduction of the innovative new program that mixes modern music, dance and aerobics together, more individuals are making more of an effort to be active. To keep fit and lower the risk of health issues, physical activity is important. Working out frequently can go a long way towards maintaining one's weight, toning the body, strengthening the muscles in the heart and generally improving moods.




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