If your weight loss has come to a standstill, the Latin dance-based Zumba workout can help you to get back on track. A fun, aerobic exercise that can ignite your motivation to get in the exercise groove, Zumba burns enough calories to help you achieve significant weight loss over time. While you're burning calories, you'll also get a whole-body workout. But check with your doctor before starting Zumba, especially if you have a health condition.
Your Metabolism
How much weight you lose with Zumba depends on your basal metabolic rate and the overall calories you consume and expend. Your BMR tells you how many calories you need in order to stay at your current weight. This doesn't take into consideration any activities; it's the number of calories you need at rest. Use an online BMR calculator to determine a starting point for your weight loss. This will tell you how many calories you can eat each day without gaining weight as well as how much exercise you need to do each day to lose weight. Every time you can lose 1 lb.
Calories Burned
Often people say that Zumba doesn't feel like exercise but simply feels like having a good time. If this is true for you, chances are you'll do Zumba more often and for longer periods, which will speed up your weight loss. Each hour that a person does Zumba, she burns from 500 to 800 calories. The number of calories you burn with Zumba depends on how much you use your arms and legs, your current weight and the intensity at which you exercise.
Weight Loss
If you do Zumba five days a week for an hour at an average intensity, you are likely to burn 2,500 calories a week, which will result in a weight loss of 3/4 lb. a week if you don't consume extra calories. Burn 800 calories an hour by doing the exercise at maximum intensity, and you'll lose over 1 lb. each week. Within three months, Zumba can lead to an overall weight loss of 8 to 14 lbs.
Diet
Even if you do Zumba regularly, you won't lose weight if you haven't created a calorie deficit. Keep your weight loss on track by eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Write down what you eat so you don't inadvertently exceed the number of calories you need to consume to lose weight. Avoid going over the number of calories needed to maintain your weight, and Zumba will take care of the rest.
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