Shimmy and groove with a nonstop belly dance workout fit for a goddess. Zenergy Bellydance incorporates belly dance, global rhythms, and other dance inspired movements that are introduced and repeated at various tempos and intensity to create an exotic, fun and challenging workout and/or choreography sequence that will heat up the room. Be prepared to move your hips, work your core, expend some energy and 'glisten' from this workout that will allow you to practice bellydance steps, combinations and technique while incorporating fitness exercises and core conditioning techniques for an effective workout. This class will also begin with 5-7 minutes of Hatha Yoga for warm-up and conclude with 5-7 minutes of Hatha Yoga for cool-down.
Classes integrate the concept of fluidity, grace, breath, core strength, flexibility, and muscular endurance to experience a complimentary fusion for an enjoyable mind/body class for a refreshing total body workout suitable for all levels - unique, fun and will help you reduce stress in a different way with movements that will open and stretch the body. No dance experience necessary. Although low-impact workouts, they are effective workouts that will burn calories with high and low intervals of dance, isolations and exercise intensity. All shapes, sizes and activity levels welcome. Bellydance hip scarves are available for purchase at most classes and events. Refer to schedule for times, locations and availability for private lessons.
"It was so much fun and I felt like I got a great wokout!" "Liked everything - really fun and enjoyable. Great music! Was unexpectedly a fantastic workout!"
Our signature Zenergy Bellydance classes are designed to enhance your fitness routine with fun, functional, invigorating and effective movements based on traditional middle eastern dance, exercise guidelines and biomechanical safety to: - increase flexibility and muscular balance - strengthen the core and relieve spinal pressure for stable posture - improve coordination - a more toned/defined midsection - a stronger, "pain-free" back - improve/maintain cardiovascular health - burn calories!
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association (AHA) updated physical activity guidelines for healthy adults under age 65 are as follows:
- Do moderately intense cardio 30 minutes a day, five days a week OR Do vigorously intense cardio 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week AND 8-10 strength training exercises, 8 to 12 repetitions of each exercise twice a week.
Moderate-intensity physical activity means working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat, yet still be able to carry on a conversation. It should be noted that to lose weight or maintain weight loss, 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity may be necessary. The 30-minute recommendation is for the average healthy adult to maintain health and reduce the risk for chronic disease.