Zumba dance is a healthy and fashionable fitness course, which combines music with dynamic and easy-to-learn movements and intermittent aerobic exercise. Zumba is a fitness method evolved from dance, which combines samba, cha-cha, salsa, reggae, flamenco and tango. The word "Zumba" comes from Colombian slang, which means "fast movement".

A 60-minute Zumba fitness class is divided into several stages with different rhythm intensity, and even people without any dance foundation can enjoy relaxation and fun. One day more than ten years ago, the famous Colombian fitness coach Beto Perez walked into the gym and prepared for class. He suddenly realized that he had forgotten to bring fitness music. In desperation, Perez grabbed several tapes from the car, all of which were very traditional Latin music and dance music. In class, Perez crustily skin of head improvises his movements according to the music beat. Unexpectedly, this rescue made Zumba the most popular sport in Perez Gym.

Shortly after the birth of Zumba Movement 1999 landed in Miami, Florida, USA, and soon set off a craze in the United States. Zumba Fitness Company estimates that about 654.38+billion Americans now choose Zumba Fitness. According to the Associated Press's report on June 65438+1October 3 1, although many fitness clubs in the United States have offered Zumba fitness classes, the first specialized Zumba fitness center was just established in June 65438+1October 65438+May 2000, and the founders were Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Today, Zumba Fitness Company has a large number of followers in the United States and Latin American countries, and they are trying to promote this project to all parts of the world.

Zumba fitness DVD has sold more than 2 million copies in more than 30 countries around the world. It is reported that Zumba fitness classes have also been set up in Beijing.