Zumba at The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination

08/25/2021

09/24/2018

03/30/2018

CLASSES POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

09/15/2017

06/12/2017

Many people suffer from lower back pain that spreads downward to the limbs and feet. This can often be alleviated by doing a deep piriformis stretch – a stretch that releases tight piriformis muscles, and relaxes the sciatic nerve. Constriction of the piriformis muscle can irritate the sciatic nerve...

05/19/2017

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01/20/2016

I really appreciate the information in this article. I'm trying to eat food with more nutritional content....maybe this will help me...and help you...change the way we all think of food

12/06/2015

11/11/2015

Classes are now held at The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination - Wednesdays 6:45pm, Saturdays 10am. I'm still looking for another location for Monday evenings!!! Brillobox is a possibility but not until the new year!! I'll keep you posted!!

03/27/2015

If you are so over winter, here is a little something to look forward to! Soon you will be wearing your summer shorts, so why not rock them with pride? If you want to sculpt your legs and butt, we have the perfect exercises for you!

05/27/2014

Hey guys....check out what Katie's (a Zumba class regular!) dad does and vote for him!!! Show your Zumba love!!!

Greg has always loved WWII history and the Veterans stories! Several years ago, he saw a newstory about Honor Flight...the organization that takes WWII veterans to their Memorial in Washington, DC. He decided to get more information, as he found out that the founder was just up the road from us. Aft…

02/29/2012

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/12/v-fullstory/2637647/sweat-equity-zumba-on-the-move.html

Zumba, the South Florida-based dance-exercise craze, has become a global powerhouse.

02/22/2012

Five Steps to a Great Workout | Psychology Today
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Add some zest to your workout to boost your mood and your health By Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D....

02/22/2012

ZUMBA LOVERS ... 5 TIPS FOR BURNING MORE CALORIES DURING YOUR ZUMBA CLASS

Love Zumba? You're not alone! The Zumba program has helped melt the pounds and inches off 12 million Zumba-enthusiasts in 125 countries, according to the Zumba Fitness website. The Latin-dance inspired workout features fast and slow rhythms which, when combined, successfully tone and sculpt the body and burn fat.

1. Let Loose
Zumba is all about having fun, and joining the party, which is hard to do if you're stiff or self-conscious! The best way to burn more calories in class is to let go, have fun, and try not to think too much. "Letting yourself go will let the calories go!”.

2. Maximize Your Arm Movement
During the moves, be sure to fully extend your arms. You’ll boost your calorie burn and engage more muscles by maximizing your arm movements during class. "It's not that tricky and you can do a lot for your body by lengthening, raising, and extending with oomph."

3. Move Up and Down More
“When your instructor takes you through a level change try and do it," Boyer says. All that up and down movement will not only boost your burn, it will also get your glutes, hips, and thigh muscles firing even more. “Sit into your moves, bend your knees, and go up and down and all around as much as you can—level changes burn calories!"

4. Work Your B***y
"There is always a lot of b***y shaking in Zumba! Just shake it—and shake it good (to best do this, see tip #1)." Press through your heels whenever you can to maximize the move’s b***y shaping benefits.

5. Rock the Moves You Know
So maybe you don’t have every move mastered yet, that's OK! You can still get a great workout as long as you rock the moves you’ve got! "Always accentuate the moves that you are actually comfortable with, make the most out of that shimmy you love, or the salsa step you have mastered. Feel confident in adding your own flair to the movement. If you know it, show it!"

Thanks to my fellow Zumba friend, Sarah and Maureen for sharing this!

01/30/2012

08/20/2011

Waiting for class to start outside of PNC Park....the skies were getting dark!

08/20/2011

Party in Pink was rained out yesterday...it was quite a storm!! BUT...there is good news! Instead of a percentage of ticket sales going to Susan G. Komen, Zumba announced that 100% of the money collected will be donated!! AND Beto will return to Pittsburgh once more to make up for the missed class - at no charge to those of us who were registered!! I will keep you updated as I hear more!!

07/14/2011

We are having a Pinkerrific Pinktastic Passion for Pink contest! Wear your most perfect PINK to the event to show your passion for supporting Breast Cancer Awareness and the Susan G Komen Organization! Our roving judges will be going throughout the crowd during the event looking for the most Perfectly Pink styles in Pinksburgh. Tis an individual contest, prizes will be given to the 1st place winner and 2 runners up

07/13/2011

Come to PINKSBURGH... Oops I meant PITTSBURGH, August 19th. Tickets now on sale! Go to www.zumba.com/groove
Party in Pink Zumbathon® with Beto and the Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: PNC Park, Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Time: 4:30PM Friday, August 19th

06/20/2011

The Cumbia...with Armondo leading

06/20/2011

From the workshop I attended in Dubois, Pa. Two of the most talented ZES's...

04/29/2011

Zumba Jammers tonight and tomorrow! Learning new moves to bring to Modernformations!!

01/24/2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1twCqA8DFZs

Zumbathon Fitness Concert at the 2010 Zumba Instructor Convention. convention.zumba.com

01/19/2011

Check out the 'Discussions' page for more news about Zumba!

01/19/2011

01/19/2011

These workouts can be modified for any fitness level! Please check with your doctor if you are uncertain that these exercise programs are right for you!

Zumba Certified (2007)

CPR/AED- First Aid Certified (2010)

AFAA - Certified (2009)

Masala Bhangra Certified (2009)