Zumba Fitness Party for American Diabetes Association

I had a blast yesterday afternoon at a local Zumba Fitness Party!

 This fitness party was actually located at the middle school that I attended as a student which meant it was nice and close. I don't get to attend Zumba often since I work weird hours but I'm always thrilled when I do. I enjoyed a nice afternoon of booty popping and gained over 12,000 steps just while at class!

It was also a treat to see the CHS Dance Team. I know a bunch of the girls since I previously had them as students. They are all so grown up now! They did a terrific job during the intermission of keeping us entertained. It was also nice to chat with them throughout the break.

After the afternoon was over, I left with sore muscles, and 6 m&m cookies. I only bought a package of two, but someone I know was selling them and continually handed them to me. I did donate the money back to her, despite her protests. They are delicious cookies!

Now, I've got some sore muscles and a few of the songs stuck in my head =)

Did you workout over the weekend? What did you do?

Bring Back The Beach- Zumbathon!

Yesterday I spent my entire afternoon shaking my booty at a local zumbathon. The zumba teacher at the studio where I teach told me about a zumbathon that she was participating in this weekend and I was excited to head there yesterday afternoon.

I had a breakfast meeting with a co-worker about the Disney trip we are making in July with our dancers and afterwards I headed right to Westerly to get to the zumba party!

When I walked inside, I could instantly feel the energy. It cost $20 which wasn't too bad for a 3 1/2 hour event. Plus I knew I would be feeling the burn and it would be a great way to get some much needed exercise!

I grabbed a program and my free snack and headed inside the Westerly Middle School gymnasium.

The gym was decked out for some fun! There was a stage for the instructors to dance on, tables set up around the gym with merchandise, and tons of women (and a few guys) ready to zumba the day away!

If you've never done zumba before- you are seriously missing out! It is a latin based dance class and every minute feels like a party. With the music blasting and the insane amounts of energy it doesn't feel like a workout at all- well until afterwards. When your muscles start burning and you feel exhausted. 

There were some amazing instructors- and of course the not as great ones. There were also some amazing dances. Some of my favorites were to the songs: Like a G6 (I honestly HATE this song-but the dance was so fun), Car Wash, and Country Girl Shake It For Me. All added up to a great time!

Do you zumba?! If so, did it make it into your workout plans this weekend? If not, what was your workout like this weekend?