Losing weight and working out doesn't have to be boring. You can also have fun while you exercise, especially if you choose the energetic, aerobic workout provided by certain types of Latin dance. Since the advent of Latin dance-based workouts like Zumba in 2001, aerobics and dance studios have begun offering a host of different Latin dance workouts that will help you to burn calories and stay fit.
Zumba
Zumba was created in 2001 by Chilean fitness instructor Beto Perez, according to Zumba's website. He developed this new style of aerobic workout by combining Latin dance music from traditional genres such as merengue and salsa with new, funky dance moves. Zumba incorporates numerous Latin dance syles to provide an energetic, upbeat cardiovascular workout. There are several types of Zumba classes for beginners and experienced dancers, including toning and sculpting classes and even an aquatics class. You can learn Zumba at many fitness and dance studios across to country, or purchase a DVD online and in many bookstores.
Salsa
Salsa is a passionate, exciting Latin dance style that has grown in popularity in the past decade as an effective, fun way to work out. Several fitness experts and celebrities from shows like "Dancing With the Stars" have even put out their own form of salsa dance workout DVD, according to "Shape." Salsa can be tailored to your own individual level and is suitable for both beginners and advanced participants. You can find salsa dance classes offered at many ballroom dance studios, community centers and gyms.
Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a form of Latin dance done to hip hop or urban beats. It is a passionate style of dance that originated in Panama in the 1970s, according to Dance Central. Rap music is usually combined with Caribbean-influenced moves and music to provide an interesting, energetic workout. Cardio reggaeton dance workouts are available on DVD or at selected dance studios and fitness centers.
Salsarobics
Salsarobics is a unique cardiovascular Latin dance workout based on Caribbean and tropical Latin dance rhythms. It was developed in 1988 by Esther Gutiérrez Sloan, a Colombian-born dance and fitness instructor, according to the Salsarobics website. Salsarobics combines cha-cha, merengue, salsa and other popular Latin dances into a fun, aerobic workout suitable for people of all fitness levels. You can find a salsarobics class at select gyms around the country, or purchase the workout DVD online for at-home use.
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