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Find Motivation with Group Exercise Classes

It's not easy to motivate yourself to work out at the gym several times a week. When all the motivation is coming from within, it's all too tempting to hit the snooze. When you do get there, you may not know all the machines or the proper way to use them. But any fitness plan that supports weight loss should incorporate some strength training and cardiovascular workouts.

 Join a group exercise class to boost your motivation level. It will increase your accountability -- people will expect you to show up -- and if there is additional cost involved, that may encourage your participation also.

 When I joined a gym, I would go and use the treadmill and elliptical, sometimes try a few of the weight machines, but I was reluctant to try any of the many classes they offered. I watched the yoga, cycling and spinning classes through the window, but never joined. Though I normally hit the gym after work, I was unable to one evening, so out of curiosity I checked the morning class schedule. In a rare moment of inspiration, I decided to try the early morning boot camp class. Imagine my surprise when I thoroughly enjoyed the workout, the motivation of the instructor and the camaraderie with the other students. That roomful of people totally energized me and gave me the boost I needed to do more repetitions than I thought possible. I began to look forward to my weekly early morning workout!

 Maybe you are motivated but you don't know what class to take. I've listed a few suggestions below which most gyms offer in a variety of levels:

1. Zumba® http://www.zumba.com/us/

A fun aerobic group exercise program that uses salsa and merengue dance moves.

2. Spinning® (or Cycling) http://www.spinning.com/

A very intensive cardiovascular workout in a classroom setting involving a stationary exercise bicycle and great music.

3. Boot Camp

A serious, military-style workout with push-ups, sprints, basic calisthenics, abdominal work and weight training. The results are usually rapid and dramatic.

4. Body Pump

BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class with a 60-minute workout that challenges all your major muscle groups.

5. Kickboxing

A great workout with actual boxing moves such as jabs, hooks and uppercuts and a series of kicks. It also includes jump roping and abdominal work.

 



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Wii - Zumba Fitness 2 $63.93 Featuring more than 30 hot new music tracks, electrifying choreography, a huge variety of new dance styles and brand new arenas, Zumba Fitness 2 invites you to dance your way into shape with a fun and proven program.The successor to the best-selling original, Zumba Fitness 2 gets you moving with world-renowned Zumba creator, Beto, and celebrity instructors Tanya Beardsley and Gina Grant as they guide you through each exhilarating routine ranging in style from Merengue and Samba to Indian and Latin Pop. The all-new progress tracker adds up calories burned, grades dance styles, and displays trophies, stats and overall rank. Playing in Single Song, Full Class or Zumba Party modes, you will have a blast with this unique dance fitness experience that shapes, tones and transforms you body while leaving you with an endorphin high.FeaturesShake it in Style - From fan favorites like Salsa and Reggaeton to all new styles like Bellydance, Axe, Latin Pop and Pasodoble, you can choose from more than 20 dance stylesCustomize Your Experience - Select from more than 30 tracks in Single Song mode, take a class designed by Beto, Gina Grant or Tanya Beardsley, or craft your own playlist in Zumba Class mode. Invite your friends to join the fun in Zumba Party mode that supports up to 4 players. You can even take it slow in Learn the Steps tutorial mode before you dive into the choreographyLocation, Location, Location - Dance it up in five new, dynamic environments from a Miami Yacht to a Los Angeles nightclubSuperstar Instructors - Dance and interact with top Zumba instructors Beto, Tanya Beardsley and Gina Grant. You can even customize each instructor's outfit with the hottest Zumbawear styles

Zumba Fitness: Rush - Xbox 360 $49.99 SynopsisFeel the exhilaration of the full-body dancing workout that you know and love with Zumba Fitness: Rush. Building on the phenomenal success of the original game, Rush delivers thrilling new routines, music tracks and the hands-free control and full body motion-tracking of the Kinect. With accessible gameplay, a revamped tutorial mode and helpful training from superstar Zumba instructors, dancers of all skill levels will be able to get up, get down and achieve their fitness goals. Are you ready to feel the Rush that defines Zumba Fitness? Hop off your couch and into the fun-filled, electrifying dancing workout of Zumba Fitness: Rush. Featuring 42 thrilling new routines and songs from today's top artists, Zumba Fitness: Rush helps you get in shape and take your fitness goals to a new level of fun. Break it down with 24 dance styles that range from fan-favorites like Merengue and Cumbia to new additions that include Bollywood, Ragga, Bachata, Latin Pop and Quebradita. Experience a heart-racing good time when you truly get into the dancing fun with the motion-tracking capabilities of your Kinect sensor, and enjoy hands-free dancing and control of menu navigation thanks to the Kinect's voice controls. Dance by yourself or grab a friend to share the dance floor in three game modes. Groove to the beat of one song at a time in Single Song mode, or amp up the excitement in the Zumba Class mode that offers workout routines in 20-, 45- and 60-minute formats. You can even create your own workout by saving a playlist of your favorite songs and routines. With superstar Zumba instructors and 10 dynamic environments, you'll feel like you're part of the Zumba elite and partying like a rock star all over the world. Get ready to feel the Rush.

Zumba Fitness Rush Xbox 360 Game MAJESCO $44.38 ZUMBA FIITNESS RUSHKINECT (XBOX 360) ESRB Rating: E10+ for Everyone 10+ Genre: Sports Features: Feel the exhilaration of the full-body dancing workout that you know and love with Zumba Fitness: Rush. Building on the phenomenal success of the original game, Rush delivers thrilling new routines, music tracks and the hands-free control and full body motion-tracking of the Kinect. With accessible gameplay, a revamped tutorial mode and helpful training from superstar Zumba instructors, dancers of all skill levels will be able to get up, get down and achieve their fitness goals. Are you ready to feel the Rush that defines Zumba Fitness? Features Groove to one routine of your choice and get an idea for the rhythm before you start dancing in Single Song, or get your heart rate up with a Zumba Class that features workout routines in 20-, 45- or 60-minute lengths Learn from 3D avatars of ...

Zumba Fitness: Rush PRE-OWNED - Xbox 360 $39.99 SynopsisFeel the exhilaration of the full-body dancing workout that you know and love with Zumba Fitness: Rush. Building on the phenomenal success of the original game, Rush delivers thrilling new routines, music tracks and the hands-free control and full body motion-tracking of the Kinect. With accessible gameplay, a revamped tutorial mode and helpful training from superstar Zumba instructors, dancers of all skill levels will be able to get up, get down and achieve their fitness goals. Are you ready to feel the Rush that defines Zumba Fitness? Hop off your couch and into the fun-filled, electrifying dancing workout of Zumba Fitness: Rush. Featuring 42 thrilling new routines and songs from today's top artists, Zumba Fitness: Rush helps you get in shape and take your fitness goals to a new level of fun. Break it down with 24 dance styles that range from fan-favorites like Merengue and Cumbia to new additions that include Bollywood, Ragga, Bachata, Latin Pop and Quebradita. Experience a heart-racing good time when you truly get into the dancing fun with the motion-tracking capabilities of your Kinect sensor, and enjoy hands-free dancing and control of menu navigation thanks to the Kinect's voice controls. Dance by yourself or grab a friend to share the dance floor in three game modes. Groove to the beat of one song at a time in Single Song mode, or amp up the excitement in the Zumba Class mode that offers workout routines in 20-, 45- and 60-minute formats. You can even create your own workout by saving a playlist of your favorite songs and routines. With superstar Zumba instructors and 10 dynamic environments, you'll feel like you're part of the Zumba elite and partying like a rock star all over the world. Get ready to feel the Rush.

ZUMBA FITNESS RUSH FOR XBOX 360 KINECT $49.99 Feel the burn and the adrenaline rush with a whole new Zumba experience for your Xbox 360. Building on the worldwide best-selling original, Zumba® Fitness Rush elevates the exer-game category to a new level of fun, effective fitness. This full-body workout offers a variety of exclusive content only available on Kinect for Xbox 360 , plus lots of new features and improvements that amp up the dance fitness play so you can Zumba your way into shape! Game Features Maximum Number of Players: N/A Online Play: N/A Compatibility: Xbox 360 Manufacturer: Zoe Mode Category: Sports Subcategory: Fitness ESRB Rating: Rating Pending ESRB Content Descriptors: N/A

Zumba Fitness 2 Wii Game MAJESCO $34.39 ESRB Rating: T - Teen Genre: Music / Rhythm Features: Three million players and counting have already discovered the exhilarating Zumba Fitness interactive video game work out. Following the worldwide best-selling original, Zumba Fitness 2 builds on that phenomenal success while elevating the exer-game category to a new high of fun, effective fitness. This cutting-edge experience layers in loads of new features and improvements, amps up the dance-fitness party and gives you even more ways to sculpt your body and party yourself into shape. Get ready for the sleek, sexy physique you've always dreamed of! Features Get a total body workout with 32 electrifying new routines and music tracks, including hits from today's hottest artists including Pitbull, Nicole Scherzinger and Yolanda Be Cool and DCup. Follow along as celebrity Zumba instructors Ta...

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