ZUMBA FITNESS CRAZE

It is the latest fitness craze sweeping the world! In our Healthy Living report, how to get your Zumba on!

It is a part exercise class and part dance class.

This is Zumba, an international fitness craze that's new to Utah.

“This is the latest fitness phenomenon. It's taking over the world! It's in 30 different countries, in every state in the U.S. with thousands of instructors and it's just huge,” said Zumba instructor Lindsey Dietlein.

Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance moves.

Merange, Salsa, Cumbia, Hip Hop, Belly Dancing, Calypso and Flamenco…students say it's never boring.

“You don’t realize you're here for an hour, it feels like 10 minutes,” said Zumba student Jamie.

It was designed to make a workout fun.

“This is the most exciting workout I've ever done,” said Zumba student Brittni.

Lindsey Dietlein is one of a handful of Zumba instructors in Utah. She says she's lost 10 pounds in just 2 months doing Zumba and says it gives you both a cardio workout and muscle toning.

“You're always moving and always concentrating on different toning areas,” said Dietlein.

Although it's heavy on dance, it's designed to be easy to follow. Taylor Studios in Cottonwood Heights has offered the class since July and already it's become a favorite. Dietlein says people like it so much because it's both a physical workout and a spirit lifter.

“It's like a fitness dance party,” she said. “You leave here and you're happy

If you'd like more information on Zumba check out https://www.zumba.com/about.cfm