Since strutting onto the fitness scene in the mid-90s, Zumba has become a worldwide workout phenomenon, spreading dance fever to more than 15 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages. Inspired by Latin music and dance, this heart-pumping cardio workout uses choreographed routines to get participants moving, grooving and sweating off hundreds of calories per class. "I started Zumba in January and have lost 35 pounds," says SparkPeople member JENNYFOOG. "This is the first exercise I have ever enjoyed. I burn between 600 and 800 calories a class depending on the instructor's intensity and how hard I push myself." Music is a great way to maintain motivation for any workout, but with Zumba it truly takes center stage. After all, it was a spontaneous musical decision that inspired the Zumba we know and love today: After forgetting his aerobics music for a fitness class in his native Colombia, Alberto "Beto" Perez improvised by popping in his personal cassette filled with salsa music. And, thus, Zumba was born. Although many instructors use Latin American songs in their classes today, any up-tempo track will do. Below, we've compiled a hand-picked playlist with feedback from Zumba enthusiasts and our own members. You'll want to keep listening long after the last mamba! 1. Zumba Fitness, "Zumba Mami" – Amazon iTunes 2. Daddy Yankee, "La Rompe Corazones" – Amazon iTunes 3. Regina, "Ibiza Vibe" – Amazon iTunes 4. Pitbull, "Shake Senora" – Amazon iTunes 5. Los 5, "Acapulco" – Amazon iTunes 6. Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber, "Despacito" – Amazon iTunes 7. Selena, "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" – Amazon iTunes 8. Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake, "Love Never Felt So Good" – Amazon iTunes 9. Elvis Crespo, "Suavemente" – Amazon iTunes 10. Snoop Dogg with David Guetta, "Sweat" – Amazon iTunes 11. Don Omar, "Danza Kuduro" – Amazon iTunes 12. Wisin, "Que Viva la Vida" – Amazon iTunes 13. Deorro with Elvis Crespo, "Bailar" – Amazon iTunes 14. Enrique Iglesias, "Bailando" – Amazon iTunes 15. Wisin, "Ven Bailame" – Amazon iTunes 16. Juan Magan, "No Sigue Modas" – Amazon iTunes 17. Jennifer Lopez, "Ain't Your Mama" – Amazon iTunes 18. Bruno Mars, "Perm" – Amazon iTunes 19. Zumba Fitness, "Pa La Discoteka a Bailar" – Amazon iTunes 20. Shakira, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" – Amazon iTunes What are your favorite Zumba songs? |
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