Shake Your Asana

 • "Ditch the Workout, Join the Party" •

 Spotted @  Rhythm & Motion Dance Studio

                  3352 Dundas St W

 Who:  Marlison danced, laughed and worked up a mean sweat at Miguel's Zumba class! Rather new to Zumba, we were unsure of what to expect when we walked into the studio, but we're so glad we were greeted by Miguel's vibrant smile! Miguel was born and raised in Barcelona and moved to Canada to pursue the love of his life. With 10 years of ballroom, hip hop and modern dance experience, Zumba comes naturally to Miguel, who is also Can-Fit-Pro Certified. His enthusiasm and passion is infectious and will inspire you to just feel the music as you let go of your inhibitions on the dance floor. This is where his bubbly personality and high energy shines, and you can't help but want to join in on the fun! An outgoing and open guy, we spent an hour after class chatting with him and we were so inspired by his outlook on life. When he's not teaching Zumba, Miguel's a part-time photographer and a full-time fireball! 

 What:  Zumba with Miguel

Dubbed as the "latin-inspired, east-to-follow, calorie burning, dance-fitness party," Zumba is the newest workout craze! Zumba Fitness has 11,000 certified instructors in 35 countries teaching over 2 million devoted students on a weekly basis. Fusing Latin flavor with hypnotic rhythms and tantalizing moves, while combining fast and slow rhythms with resistance training, Zumba is designed to tone and sculpt your body in a fun and easy workout. In Miguel's class you are constantly moving, dancing to more than 10 songs each class = burning anywhere from 500 to 900 calories an hour! Woah!

 Wore:  Marlison channeled their inner zumbi in Studio Pants (Don't forget to use the drawstring when you get hot ..Or if you're like Alison and had to get them hemmed, you can tie them up!) Marlene kept cool in her CRB while Alison donned her lightweight Burnout Tank.

 

 When:  Zumba classes are held every Thursday at 6:30 pm. Marlison couldn't wait for more and bought a 5 class pass - we'll see you there every Thursday in July!

 Why Zumba?  Zumba is a full body workout that is exhilarating and will tone and tighten your body from head to toe. The moves are simple and easy to pick up on and what's even easier is losing yourself in the music - the exotic rhythms and high-energy international beats will have your energy levels soarin' and your body instantly movin'! Alison may not be the best dancer but loves to move (even if it comes out awkward) and loved that she was able to just let go and show up big! Marlene has latin roots and a background in salsa dancing so it was inevitable for her to highly enjoy Zumba. What's great is that there were ladies of all ages and experience in attendance, and it's such a fun workout you'll want to bring all your friends along, too!

Back at Sherway, ladies will always come in looking for Zumba outfits. It is in these conversations that we've heard so many amazing stories of guests who have shed pounds dancing, jumping, and spinning around on the dance floor (and even shouting from time to time, too!). Naturally, we couldn't wait to try out this workout craze and once we were finally there, we couldn't help but have a huge smile on our faces the entire time!

Don't know how to dance? Don't worry, just move your body and follow Miguel's lead.. There's no right or wrong way when it comes to dancing!