Curves adds Zumba to shake up the circuit

Curves in Lewes has unveiled a new 30-minute class that includes Zumba with its circuit-training program. The program is being offered free for one week, so clients can try it.

With the new program, clients can burn up to 500 calories in just 30 minutes - with the Latin- and international-inspired music and simple dance moves that have made Zumba so popular.

The benefits of Curves Circuit with Zumba classes are numerous, said Curves Director of Exercise and Research Katie Mitchell. “This is definitely a boredom-busting workout,” said Mitchell. “There’s a lot going on to keep your attention and keep you motivated. You’re listening to high-energy music that just makes you want to move. And research shows that the dynamics of group exercise like the Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness classes promotes attendance and lowers drop-out rates, so people are more likely to stick with it.”

All ages, fitness levels and dance abilities can participate in and benefit from Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness classes. During the 30-minute class, participants work out on each Curves strength machine for one minute, alternating upper, lower and core muscles.

After one minute, the music cues the participant to change stations on the circuit, and she moves to an area between machines to do Zumba moves, which tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. A licensed Zumba instructor from the Zumba Instructor Network teaches simple, modified Zumba moves from the center of the circuit.

At the end of 30 minutes, participants have completed one trip around the entire circuit, worked every major muscle group and had an energetic cardio workout. The program ends with a group stretch led by the Zumba instructor.

For more information about Curves of Lewes and Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness class schedules, call 302-644-9611