It's not your Jane Fonda or Richard Simmons aerobics tape...it's something much different. And this new dance craze is more than just dancing...it's a cardiovascular fat burner. 

It's not your everyday aerobic class or even workout - but it does melt the calories away. It's called Zumba and all you need to do is move. 

If you've never heard of Zumba....you're not alone. But for the women who've discovered it at the Sanford Women's Health Plaza ... It's somewhat addicting. 

Maggie Senne says, “It just sounded like something I've always wanted to do. I wanted to learn some Salsa moves and so learning Salsa while working out I was just kind of like two for the price of one kind of thing. It was great.” 

Zumba instructor Carrie King gets participants like Maggie Senne to work every muscle group, without even realizing it. 

“Depending on how hard you work you can in a 50 minute class you can burn 350 calories to 500 calories...depending on how much oompf you give it,” King says. 

This Latin Cardio dance class is an alternative to the treadmill. And anyone can join in. 

King says, “We'll take your basic march and we'll add a little hip to it...and turn it into a merengue. We'll take a side Salsa add a little squat here and there. So we're doing fitness moves and using the larger muscle groups.” 

Senne says, “I do have two left feet and I'm so uncoordinated. I found that if I can do this, anybody can do this. It's not hard at all and it’s so much fun.” 

Whether they're shaking their hips or just moving their feet....the Zumba class will make you sweat and enjoy a workout. 

King says, “The Zumba motto is ditch the workout...join the party.” 

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Zumba Classes are taught Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
$7 for a 50 minute class
$5 for 30 minute class
$65 for punch card - 10 classes