David Goldstein deleted answer April 20, 2018
Zumba Gold is a workout that is specifically designed for seniors, beginners, and any others needing modifications in their exercise routine. Seniors need to exercise on a regular basis to stay healthy and youthful. Zumba combines a dance workout with a party-like atomosphere. Zumba Gold can help seniors build cardiovascular health by getting the heart rate up. It also works the muscles of the hips, legs, and arms through the dance moves.
Zumba first began in 1999 with a series of infomercials but then spread quickly into a craze across America. Zumba is now offered in health clubs across the country. Zumba gold came about due to senior citizens and other populations finding the dance moves too intense and fast for their abilities. Now the 30 to 45 minute classes have been adapted to fit the exercise needs of senior citizens. Experience with dance is not required as moves are broken down in a slow and manageable manner.
Zumba combines different dance styles including merengue, cha-cha, cumbia, belly dance, rumba, tango, and salsa. The Zumba Gold classes break these dances down to better fit the excercise needs of active older adults. There are many wheelchair based options that are available to participants in Zumba Gold, making it an outstanding benefit for those living in senior care facilities.
Exercise is exceptionally important for seniors to help with weight management, heart health, balance, and injury prevention. Improving the quality of life for seniors and helping to maintain functional skills such as activities of daily living are a couple goals of Zumba Gold. If you decide to take a Zumba Gold class make sure you wear comfortable exercise clothing, supportive athletic shoes, and your “ready to party” mood.
