Zumba fitness! If you have tried this you know what fun it is to spend those 60 minutes just dancing those calories away. If you have not tried Zumba, then you have been missing the great cardio party workout. Zumba is among the fastest growing fitness programs in the world. Zumba gained popularity because it does not give you a feeling of just another routine to burn calories, it is a cardio party with hot, foot tapping Latin and international rhythms to keep the fun on for an hour. Using the interval training method for aerobic workout, a typical Zumba fitness class combines fast and slow rhythms and easy to follow dance steps. It is a dance-based fitness class, but you do not have to know dance because the choreography is easy to follow and movements are repeated in every song, so everybody can catch on. Zumba is fun with fitness, where you can burn 400-800 calories in an hour depending on intensity of workout. It gets your heart pumping so you lose weight while grooving and shaking to catchy international rhythms. So now you are ready to join the Zumba party, let’s talk about fueling for the cardio workout. You need to adjust your nutrient intake based on the frequency and intensity of the Zumba work out. A good diet plan to do with Zumba for optimum weight loss results
Hydrate to stay fresh
A cardio workout routine can be more effective if you are well hydrated. To meet your hydration needs, drink 400 – 600ml water two hours before your workout and 250 – 300ml one hour before workout. Keep sipping on water during the Zumba session. Total water intake in a day should not be less than two to three litters. Hydration needs should be carefully watched post Zumba session. During 60 minutes cardio workout, a significant amount of water is lost in perspiration. Knowing your body’s hydration need helps you plan better. Immediately after the session drink 250-300 ml water and repeat after every 30 minutes for the next two hours. Boosting the metabolism with breakfast
The first meal of the day should consist of healthy carbohydrates, lean protein and healthy fats. Choose from whole grain toast, oatmeal, mixed grain cereal, nuts, low fat milk, fruits, egg white and Greek yogurt. Or just check our top healthy breakfast ideas.
