1. Primer for Zumba Newbies The exercise phenomenon! Click the right arrow to continue

2. Primer for Zumba Newbies Introduction Welcome to Zumba Fitness: Primer for Zumba Newbies! This course is designed to provide new Zumba fitness users with a basic understanding of Zumba. Click the right arrow to continue

3. Primer for Zumba Newbies Objectives • Describe the origin of Zumba • Identify the prerequisites of Zumba • List the safety precautions that must be practiced in Zumba • List the physical benefits of Zumba • Identify the 6 types of Zumba • Identify the 4 basic Zumba steps Click the right arrow to continue

4. Primer for Zumba Newbies Navigation Click to move to next screen Click to move to previous screen Click to Topics Click for fast facts and quick tips

5. Primer for Zumba Newbies Main Menu: Topics • Zumba Basics • Before Getting Started – Zumba Prerequisites • Zumba Safety • Physical benefits • Types of Zumba • Basic Zumba steps • Knowledge Check

6. Primer for Zumba Newbies I. Zumba Basics Zumba is a Latin-inspired cardio-dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere. Created in the mid 1990’s by Colombian fitness instructor Alberto "Beto" Perez, Zumba’s growth has been astronomical! Recent reports indicate there are over 14,000,000 in over 185 countries in more than 140,000 locations.

7. Primer for Zumba Newbies Zumba Basics (continued) Zumba classes are high energy workouts held in fitness centers, storefront studios, church basements and school auditoriums, and night clubs by day. Rhythms may contain everything from jazz to African beats to country, to hip-hop, and pop.

8. Primer for Zumba Newbies Knowledge Check True/False Zumba is a high energy workout that is practiced in a party atmosphere.

9. Primer for Zumba Newbies Before Getting Started:Prerequisites to Zumba If you answered yes to these questions, then let’s Zumba! • Check with your doctor to be sure that you are able to physically complete the workout. • Select a qualified instructor • Determine the appropriate level for your first workout, especially if you are not an avid dancer. Do you want a heart pumping cardio workout? Are you open to newness? Do you want to lose weight? Are you physically capable of fitness workout?

10. Primer for Zumba Newbies Knowledge Check True/False Instructor qualifications are not important in Zumba because workouts are conducted in a fun atmosphere.

11. Primer for Zumba Newbies III. Zumba Safety • Wear appropriate clothing and shoes • Light, loose-fitting clothing that will not restrict movement • No tennis shoes! Shoes Should be lightweight, comfortable, thinly soled sneakers • Warm up before beginning • Be sure you have room to groove! • Be sure you have enough elbow room to work out • Drink plenty of water • Wear a headband to keep sweat and hair out of your eyes

12. Primer for Zumba Newbies Knowledge Check Multiple Choice To ensure your safety and the safety of others around you, a Zumba participant should always: • Be sure there is ample space between you and those around you • Wear tennis shoes • Wear tight fitting, colorful clothing to get in the groove • Let your hair fly

13. Primer for Zumba Newbies IV. Physical Benefits Zumba builds a better body! • Burns between 600 – 1000 calories in a 45 minute session • Feel happier and more relaxed after your workout • Improve your fitness • Builds toned and lean muscles

14. Primer for Zumba Newbies Knowledge Check True/False An avergeZumba workout van burn up to 1,000 calories.

15. V. Types of Zumba Primer for Zumba Newbies Zumba classes have evolved over the years to include variety of specialized fitness programs. Rollover each caption to learn more about each type. Source:www.zumba.com

16. Primer for Zumba Newbies Types of Zumba (continued) Source:www.zumba.com

17. Primer for Zumba Newbies Knowledge Check Fill in the Blank Which Zumba type is best for older participants and beginners?

18. Primer for Zumba Newbies VI. Zumba Basic Steps Meringue Reggaeton Salsa Cumbia

19. Primer for Zumba Newbies VI. Zumba Basic Steps Meringue is a Latin dance similar to a march, but feet do not lift too high off the ground. Move arms in small circular motions and keep them close to the hips or the waist. Reggaeton is a combination of Latin and hip hop and is more of a style of dance. It requires stomping the feet and keeping bent knees while staying close to the ground. Salsa uses a triplet step rhythm that is counted as one-and-two, three-and-four. Your right foot goes out to the side on "one", left foot steps in place on "and", right foot back in on "two". Then the left foot steps out on "three", right foot in place on "and" and left foot back in on "four". Learn the Merengue, Salsa, and Reggaeton

20. Primer for Zumba Newbies VI. Zumba Basic Steps (continued) Learn Cumbia Cumbia is a folk dance from Columbia. The cumbia step is right foot front, left foot steps in place, right foot back, left foot step in place. The cumbia feels like rocking from front to back.

21. Primer for Zumba Newbies Knowledge Check Multiple Choice Which basic Zumba step is more a dance style than a dance step, and is based on Latin and hip-hop? • Salsa • Cumbia • Reggaeton • Merengue

23. Thank you! Primer for Zumba Newbies

24. Credits and Works Cited • www.zumba.com • http://zumbawithdiane.com/ (funfitnesszumba) • http://www.ehow.com/info_8448847_zumba-moves-beginners.html#ixzz2iUcO0eJ1 • http://www.ehow.com/info_8448847_zumba-moves-beginners.html#ixzz2iUcHhpV3 • http://www.ehow.com/info_8448847_zumba-moves-beginners.html#ixzz2iUcDEb4G • http://www.ehow.com/how_8119145_learn-zumba-moves.html#ixzz2iUciGGy0 • http://zumbaburlington.com/ZUMBA_FAQ_s.html