Perlman said Perez decided to call the exercise Zumba, after the Colombian slang word meaning to buzz like a bee or move fast. Zumba is now a brand name. Since 2003, Perlman's group has trained ...

After all, there’s an easier way to keep the weight off that doesn’t involve Zumba: not drinking the stuff in the first place. The final deadline for Fast Company’s Innovation by Design ...

When you are in Zumba class, your instructor will introduce dance moves and sequences that are fast-paced and physically demanding. The point is to push yourself to the “high-intensity” point ...

Let’s take a look at three such calorie-burning dance forms that are just as effective as Zumba. 1. Salsa Dance: Burn Fat with Fast, Rhythmic Moves Origin: Cuba What makes it effective ...

Since the music played during a Zumba class is relatively fast-paced, moving to the beat can help build your endurance after just a few workouts. One study found that after 12 weeks of a Zumba ...

I was quite skeptical that something like Zumba would push me beyond “slightly breathless” — I figured I’d get to the same exertion levels as I do when I go for a fast walk or opt for a ...