Totally excited about Zumba Strong Training! Strong By Zumba is a high intensity interval class — think burpees, pushups, and other high-impact moves — synced to specific music. Just like the other class I'm certified to teach, Pound, instead of counting reps or keeping track of the clock your focused is shifted toward the rhythm and volume of the music because music can be a powerful force.
In fact, USA Track & Field, the U.S. governing body for running, barred the use of headphones and portable audio players like iPods at its official races in part to prevent runners from having a competitive edge. Music can energize and increase endurance; there's something about hearing Andy Mineo's voice over a hip hop beat declaring "YOU CAN'T STOP ME!" That's right burpee, you won't keep me down! With music, though you remain fully aware of the tremble in your arms during those last pushups, positive feelings about the intensity of that pushup increase!
In fact, USA Track & Field, the U.S. governing body for running, barred the use of headphones and portable audio players like iPods at its official races in part to prevent runners from having a competitive edge. Music can energize and increase endurance; there's something about hearing Andy Mineo's voice over a hip hop beat declaring "YOU CAN'T STOP ME!" That's right burpee, you won't keep me down! With music, though you remain fully aware of the tremble in your arms during those last pushups, positive feelings about the intensity of that pushup increase!
Music readies the body for action, makes coordination more efficient, and draws our attention away from the negative aspects of tasks. So training is getting started and my BFF music is calling me!
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