Monday, January 9, 2012

ABC Wed: Z for Zumba





This sign is 5 minutes from my house, but I am too embarrassed to join them, me with my flabby tummy. So I took the top three photos from the TV.


Zumba is a Latin dance -inspired fitness program created by dancer and choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez in Colombia during the 1990s.

Zumba involves dance and aerobic elements. Zumba's choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts, and some Bollywood and belly dance moves. Squats and lunges are also included.

Zumba became very popular in New Zealand, and gyms and even church halls were offering Zumba sessions. They have infomercial on TV and I have never actually watch. Me being more interested in my finger exercise with my computer. But this morning, I remember it is letter Z this week, and last month, I saw a sign and took a photo in anticipation for this week's challenge.

My friend Megan told me that she has the CDs that she could do Zumba with. May be I could do that. and have the body one can only dream off.







httphttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif://abcwednesday-mrsnesbitt.blogspot.com/
at

25 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    The Zumba is very popular around here, too! But I have a bigger and flabbier tummy than you, you are slim!! I am just back from sick leave and catching up. Wishing you the very best in the New Year!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 10, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Hi There, I was just watching a show on TV recently which talked about Zumba.... SO--it's neat to hear more about it. Thanks...

    What do you do now? Start back with "A" again???

    Hugs,
    Betsy

    ReplyDelete
  3. Maude LynnJanuary 10, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    I haven't tried Zumba, but all of my friends are doing it!

    ReplyDelete
  4. LeoviJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    I did not know this dance.

    ReplyDelete
  5. djawadreangJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I just heard about Zumba hehe., :D
    but i don't like dance.,

    ReplyDelete
  6. djawadreangJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    hi ann., Can we exchange links.,?
    this my link : http://www.djawadreang.com/links/

    thank you., :)
    regards
    Djawa

    ReplyDelete
  7. rainfield61January 10, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Once upon a time, we were as "good" as them.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Roger Owen GreenJanuary 11, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    increasingly popular in the US
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

    ReplyDelete
  9. Hootin AnniJanuary 11, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    You're too embarrassed? Well, you shouldn't be. Heck, Ann, I bet my tummy is more flabby. Trust me.

    STAR OF INDIA

    ReplyDelete
  10. J.Rylie.CJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Looks fun!

    Zing is it for me. Hope you can visit and see. Have a nice day!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Chubskulit RoseJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I would love to learn how..

    Zodiac is one of my entries. Come see it when you get a chance. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  12. GeorgeJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    I must admit that I have never heard of Zumba, but it does sound interesting. It sounds as if it was designed to make exercise more pleasant with the music and group activities.

    ReplyDelete
  13. imacJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    You seem very busy Ann - with your ABC - Reflections - memes, with all great photos and your lovely words.

    Thanks for your visit and kind comments too.

    ReplyDelete
  14. IsabelJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    zumba sounds like fun... maybe i'll try it one day

    ReplyDelete
  15. photowannabeJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Zumba is very popular around here too. The people on the info-commercial are just too slim and trim to start with.
    Its too intimidating but maybe in my house with no one else around...(:0)
    To answer your question I'm sorry I don't know the artist who sculpted the six foot high heel. I will try to find out the next time I am in Las Vegas.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Melbourne Australia PhotosJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Good shots, Ann. Zumba sounds too much of an effort for me. I'd prefer nice long walks in the countryside...

    ReplyDelete
  17. WandaJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    The YMCA where I work out offers Zumba, but it's scheduled at a time I need to prepare a meal for our Aunt we take care of.

    It does look like fun!

    ReplyDelete
  18. JamaJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    I love Zumba! I download some video from youtube and starts doing zumba at home. Since I don't actually need to loose any weight, I just do it for fun.

    ReplyDelete
  19. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Zumba is good fun, extremely energetic, but I have to say I prefer walking along the beach or in the bush!

    ReplyDelete
  20. EbieJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    This "dancercise" is very popular her too. I've tried it once.

    Also the cost is almost the same here sponsored by our parks and recreation center $2 for an hour.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Martha ZJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    I prefer a walk or bicycle ride alone or with Hubby. That or some gardening are my kind of exercise.
    Yes, I remember about the Rena, I heard on our Public Radio about it breaking up and all the cargo washing into the ocean. What a mess!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)January 12, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Woohoo,....you go girl. I've do everything from yoga to kick boxin' but have never tried Zumba.

    I soooo want to!

    God bless ya and have a fantastic time girl!

    ReplyDelete
  23. The PoetJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Hello.
    Zumba is all the rage here in the US too. I love to exercise & have a Total Gym in my home, but the commercials never show "real" people & I agree, it can be quite intimidating. My suggestion is to save your money & take up walking around the block instead...it's free & you set a pace you're comfortable with.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Zealous For Your Love

    ReplyDelete
  24. AshJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Zumba seems to be gaining popularily here too. I must say I'm not a big fan of dance/aerrobic classes. I prefer to do it at home with a fitness DVD!!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Chronicles of IllusionsJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    A great finishing post for this round and the letter Z;
    http://jobryantnz.wordpress.com/2012/01/15/z-is-for-zinke/

    ReplyDelete