My new addiction

About a month ago I began going to the gym with a friend to a Zumba class here on base. I had been to some before years ago and enjoyed it and thought I'd probably find it novel to try again. I am hooked! The instructor here is so upbeat and adorable. She really makes it fun and it feels like everyone is in one huge dance party. She uses alot of modern music in both english, spanish and portugues. Every class is always a blast and my muscles are always sore the next day.
I love zumba with a passion. It combines two of my favorite things, dance and sweat. I love getting a good workout in but I can't stand mundane workouts that feel like torture. Zumba is insane fun and everytime I leave the workout I'm dripping sweat on the floor. The room is pretty much one big puddle once us ladies are finished. :) I will be ordering the dvds so I can do the workouts on the days I don't have class.
I strongly encourage everyone to check out a Zumba class in their area. They are for all ages, shapes and sizes. It doesn't matter if you can "dance" or not. You just need to like dance and want to have a good time. Be prepared for some serious sweat and outrageous fun!

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"Hi. My name is Brittany and I am a shoe addict."

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Aren't they fabulous!?

Dance, Dance, Dance!

Sometimes there is nothing better than dancing. Dancing lifts up your spirits and invigorates your mind and body. We start doing it as babies bouncing up and down to any beat and continue through our childhood (I was know to cover myself in stickers and really just rock out) and into our teen years. My sister and I would jump on our beds and dance around. Music and dance were a part of our everyday lives. But often as we get older and life becomes more demanding we tend to put away that fun and free spirit and dance in our lives becomes a thing of the past. It is time to bring it back.
Dancing is a wonderfully fun way to put in some stress relief and fitness into our day. I don't care if you take a class or turn on the radio and shake it, we need to move. It doesn't matter how good you are it is all about having fun. Dancing makes you feel like a Goddess. It celebrates and liberates your body and gives you the freedom to express your spirit. Dance is art. When you move to the music you are creating art. However you are feeling on any given day can be expressed through your dance. Mad, sad, happy, peaceful maybe a little sexy? Just let it all go!
Try finding a few classes in your area. Many places will let you try one class for a fraction of the cost or even for free just so you can see if you enjoy it. Since there are so many different forms of dance each week I will have a new post exploring the world of dance. Maybe you will find one that you like. If you are simply not comfortable with a class setting than there are plenty of other ways you can embrace dance. There are numerous dance DVDs you can try if you are interested in the technicality of it all. There are places like salsa cabanas you can go to just to dance your own way and have a good time with some girlfriends and maybe even your special someone. And of course you are always welcome to just dance alone in the privacy of your own home or room. Sometimes that is when you have the most fun!
This week I want everyone to let go for just a moment and dance. Celebrate your love for life and move to the music! I promise you will feel happier and healthier. When you find something that you love share it!