How to level up your Zumba skills: Tips for better energy, rhythm and stamina

Zumba is now not just a great way to exercise, but it’s also a worldwide fitness movement that mixes together music, dance and fun. As you learn, there will come a time when you will question yourself about how to be more rhythmical and move with more confidence and stamina, without being worn out by the end of class.

In this blog we will go through these areas, so that we can build your Zumba ability base through proper training support.

How to increase Energy, Rhythm and Stamina through Practical Methods

Improving Zumba performance will require technique, consistency and body awareness. The most effective ways to increase Zumba performance are:

Create Energy through Warm-ups, Consistency

Warm-ups are important because they activate muscles, increase joint mobility, and prepare your heart for more demanding workouts.

Spot on consistent practice at least 10 minutes per day allows your body to adapt to higher intensity dance movements. Increase your energy by doing activities that warm up your body before Zumba class such as light jogging, hip mobility drills, and arm rotations.

Improve Your Rhythm through Music Awareness

Rhythm is the heart of Zumba dancing; to develop your musical rhythm: Listen to latin music daily to tune into it and clap or tap your foot along to the 1-2-3-4 beat pattern for a more fluid movement range. Watch and learn from other dancers, either live or through video. Observe how all dancers synchronize their movement with music. This will develop your own natural sense of musical rhythm and enable you to learn dance steps faster.

Build Cardiovascular Stamina with Additional Conditioning

Zumba will build your cardiovascular endurance but when combined with an additional cardio conditioning program, your endurance gains will greatly increase.

Some examples of additional conditioning activities include:

• Skipping rope
• Brisk Walking
• Short lay intervals HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training, once completed)
• Alternating cycling for 10-15 minutes on alternate days.

Improving Technique Over Speed

Most novice dancers will go after the fastest looking choreography right away instead of first developing their foundation. When you concentrate on developing proper technique your dancing will become much more fluid, which gives new dancers the confidence to expand their skills as well as helping them develop their own individual style.

Work on the following areas to develop your basic foundation:

• Hips
• Feet
• Arms
• Posture & Balance

The better your foundation is, the more natural speed will become to you.

Hydrate & Refuel Your Body

Dehydration will negatively impact one's performance through reduced energy levels, reduced rhythm/functionality and reduced focus. An electrolyte beverage consumed prior to class as well as a piece of fruit/light snack approximately 30 minutes before the start of class will result in a much improved performance.

Tijus Academy is a well-established venue for students seeking high-quality, organized Zumba classes that are stimulating and professional in nature.

Why choose Tijus Academy for your fitness journey

Tijus Academy offers its members structured training sessions that develop rhythm, stamina and style over time without causing any undue stress. Students who have trained at Tijus Academy report significant improvements within weeks of starting their Zumba training, including increased confidence, improved timing rhythm and enhanced endurance levels.

• Highly Experienced Instructors provide clear demonstrations of choreography
• Instructors provide individualized Corrections to help students improve their technique
• Zumba Routines Created by Experienced Instructors to Provide High Energy for all Participants
• Community that Provides Students with a Supportive Atmosphere to Inspire Them
• Safe Environment for Beginners to learn how to perform Zumba

Are you ready to take your Zumba Skills to A Higher Level?

Then consider joining the next Class at Tijus Academy to experience the difference of being guided by an expert instructor while going through a Workout.