Monday, March 17, 2014

Zumba Skirts Add Fun Flair

By Jaclyn Hurley


Exercising is a necessity for good physical health but quite often, it is something many people look forward to with a sense of dread. It is an activity that almost everyone makes a resolution to do more of, yet few actually stick with it for long. However, it becomes more enjoyable when moving to fast paced music and wearing fun gear like Zumba skirts laden with coins.

Zumba is a fitness sensation that is motivating more people to get up and have fun while doing aerobics. The movement started in Colombia and takes aspects of martial arts, exercise and several dance forms and combines them into one enjoyable workout routine that strongly resembles a party. The Latin energy infused in the moves gets individuals excited to burn calories.

Unlike many exercise programs, this one is applicable for people of all ages, shapes, sizes, ethnic backgrounds and genders. The choreography has bits of hip-hop, samba, meringue, salsa, mambo, Bollywood and belly dancing mixed in with martial arts moves, squats and lunges. When the music gets cranked up, the instructor leads the class through a routine that is enjoyable and gets the adrenaline pumping.

Due to the great amount of movement involved in this program, it is strongly recommended that one wear the proper attire. All clothing should be of breathable fabrics that can wick sweat away and both shirts and pants need to be loose enough not to bind in any way. Fitness shoes are suggested since they offer support while allowing for quick pivoting action.

One way many find to increase their fun is to add some flair to their mid section over their workout attire. They wrap a scarf that has been embellished with fringe, sequins, beads or metal coins around their waists so that the movements of their hips during the routine are greatly exaggerated. The inspiration for this garment comes from the ones worn by traditional belly dancers.

The garment has a versatile nature that makes it very appealing. Made from materials such as silk, rayon, sheer fabrics or lightweight yarns, the piece is shaped as a triangle. They come in a variety of sizes to fit all body types and feature a range of style for all tastes including simple, unadorned, fancy, sparkly, bright, lightly fringed and heavily decorated.

Because of their versatility, the scarves can be used for other fashion purposes outside of working out. Sometimes they are worn as a way to add a bit of flair to an otherwise boring outfit, or as a scarf for a bohemian vibe. They are also frequently used to create an exotic feel when serving as a cover up for a swimsuit or as a fancy turban or head wrap.

It may be difficult for most people to find the motivation required to participate in regular exercise practices, but many find that they are excited to take part in the innovative routines that mix dance, music and aerobics. A great many health risk can be reduced by becoming more active. Frequent exercising strengthens the heart, tones bodies, helps manage weight and increases adrenaline which is a great mood booster.




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