Zumba was born in Colombia in the 1990s, quite by accident. A fitness instructor forgot to bring his usual workout music to class, so he grabbed some Latin albums from his car, ditched the constraints ...

A new fitness craze has made its way from the coastal areas of the nation to the heartland. And since January, more and more people from Enid and the area are finding their way to the Denny Price YMCA ...

At Zumba, there is a whole lot of shaking going on. Hands and hips jiggle, shoulders shimmy and feet fly back and forth. Faces are noticeable, too. They glow with a smile. “I never taught a class that ...

Shouts and applause are typical in Zumba workouts as enthusiasm builds and the group gets pumped. With a record number of 48 at the first class after their demo Dec. 22, numbers have remained high ...

Exercisers don't have to swivel their hips and shake their buns to get a good workout, but it sure can be fun. That's why about 30 women gather faithfully once a week at the Washington Sports Club in ...

Blair Weyer feels like she is exercising, dancing and getting a great workout, all the while letting her hair down. The 21-year-old University of Wisconsin-La Crosse senior is hooked on Zumba, the new ...

It started with VHS tapes. And now it’s taken over the world. Twenty years since its founding, Zumba has helped millions dance their way into fitter, happier lives, says co-founder and CEO Alberto ...

Tai Chi is a gentle martial art that emphasizes slow, deliberate movements and deep breathing. This practice promotes ...