My dear friend, Jodie, invited me to take her Zumba class this weekend at my old stomping grounds - The Yorktowne Racket & Fitness Center, now called HardKohr, on Mt. Rose ave, in York, PA. She's been teaching group fitness classes for years and I've always enjoyed her instruction. She's one of those instructors who never mess up! Seriously, she ques her choreography early and never forgets the next add-on. It's amazing.
We began with a slow hip-swirling warm-up and moved into some very fun latin tracks that involved the samba, the salsa, belly-dancing, contemporary moves and lots of goodies I don't know the names for. It was different then the latin dance class I am currently taking at Can-Do, as Zumba is choreographed, and Jodie called out her instruction. Can-Do's class includes a great instructor, who I believe is likely a professional dancer, who basically dances and we follow along by watching.
I honestly can't say which style I like better. I enjoy both so much. Jodie's class was easy to follow, and had me sweating up a storm. The hour went by so quickly, and left me really wanting more. I wish I could drive back to York a couple of times a week to take her class!
If you haven't already tried Zumba, I highly recommend it for those wanting to exercise, have fun and most importantly, burn fat - as this class keeps your heart rate in the fat-burning zone. And I left there feeling sexy from all those hip circles!
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