Aquazumba is a water sport that mix of energy and softness. The energy of zumba choreographies, associated with the candy and to benefits of water. This is what awaits you with aquazumba!
Punctuated by Latin music, aquazumba sessions allow you to burn as many calories as possible and of tone your figure. Accessible to everyone, it is ideal for combining sport and fun!
What is the concept of aquazumba?
Of Colombian origin, Zumba mixes salsa and other Latin dances with cardio moves. This mix between fitness, cardio and dance gave birth to this famous zumba.
As for aquazumba, it's simple, it's zumba, but in the water. You are immersed up to your waist in a pool or swimming pool with a depth of approximately 1.50m.
With aquazumba you explore the zumba dance steps while realizing of the aquagym and fitness movements. Everything is done to music with Latin and Hispanic tunes in a festive atmosphere.
Several choreographies are prepared according to each music. They are designed to be simple and easy to follow.
As you are in a swimming pool, water resistance requires more effort than traditional zumba to keep up. This makes aquazumba ideal for burn calories, refine your figure And tone your muscles !
This activity is practiced in a group lesson led by a coach. With a one hour session you burn more than 600 calories, and the more active you are, the more you burn.
The difference between aquazumba and aquafitness
Although there are sometimes aquafitness movements in aquazumba choreographies, these two practices are different:
- Aquazumba is focused on dance steps and not fitness movements.
- Instead of repeating several exercises, you move with your arms and legs without accessories.
- THE movements are different from choreography to choreography, which makes the courses very varied.
What does an aquazumba session look like?
Before the session, prepare your bag!
First of all, to be able to participate in an aquazumba class, you only need your best swimsuit, preferably suitable for sport (and your good mood).
Oh, and, don't forget your bottle of water or your flask either ! You will see that aquazumba is no joke!
An aquazumba session lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour. Before starting, your coach explains to you how the class will go to put you at ease.
Time to warm up
The course then begins with the warm-up. 5 to 10 minutes of jumping on the spot, of running on the spot, etc. The first music puts you in the mood and you make a few little dance steps.
The choreographies
Once the warm-up is finished, you start with the very first choreas. As for movements, you will for example do knee raises, not chased, scissors, kicking, etc.
For dances, you have a little bit of everything: salsa, hip-hop, mambo, samba, etc. Each music has its own choreography, so you will have time to review all the zumba dances.
Once your coach gives you the start, all you have to do is follow him. Don't worry, choreas are never very complicated. There is approximately 8 to 10 choreographies per session.
THE rhythm increases crescendo to allow you to gradually follow the rhythm. The movements and exercises then become more and more intense !
Once finished, you stretch
Once all the choreographies are completed, the session ends with a little gentle stretching. During stretching you will feel a feeling of well-being and of relaxation.
This is normal, it's one of the many benefits of aquazumba.
What are the benefits of aquazumba?
We've already spoiled the surprise a little for you with the feeling of well-being and relaxation, but don't worry, there are others...
With aquazumba:
- YOU burn as many calories as possible.
- YOU strengthen And tone all the muscles slowly.
- YOU improve your respiratory and cardiovascular endurance.
- You develop a better coordination thanks to choreas.
- YOU eliminate cellulite thanks to the massaging and draining effect of water.
- YOU let go in festive and energetic atmosphere.
- Your joints are not not traumatized.
- You practice a fun and playful sport.
- YOU discover new music.
- YOU develop your memory following the choreas.
There are other benefits, but know that due to 2 to 3 sessions per week you will be able to benefit from these benefits.
However, we strongly advise you to adopt a good Alimentation and an healthy lifestyle to get results.
With regularity, this is what will allow you to see results quickly!
Aquazumba, for whom?
The good thing about aquazumba is that it is accessible to everyone. No matter the age or level of sporting experience. You don't even need to know how to swim (although that's always better).
It is a perfect sport for those who want to do a gentle sporting activity for the body and maintain health.
Aquazumba is also a very good way for shy people of to let go. As you are immersed in water, you don't have to worry about how others look at you.
And if you're not an outstanding dancer, that's far from a problem! It's the same if you are not always coordinated in your movements. You are in the water, you don't need to concentrate on what you are doing.
The goal is for you to take pleasure, all in you spending ! And then the choreas are not difficult to follow anyway.
And yes, seniors also do aquazumba
Senior or junior, no difference! Elderly people also have the right to take up aquazumba.
Aquazumba is a very interesting activity for seniors, there is less pressure on tendons and joints than other activities.
It is therefore ideal for gentle exercise and staying healthy thanks to the benefits of water.
Where to practice aquazumba?
Aquazumba is becoming more and more popular, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding classes. Look towards the sports halls, of the aquatic centers and municipal swimming pools.
If you have a swimming pool at home, you can also find a coach to give you lessons at home.
At any rate, the price of a session aquazumba oscillates between 10€ and 20€.
And if we summarize, what does it give?
In summary, aquazumba is an ideal water sport to let go in a good mood while exercising and building muscle!
THE choreographies are varied, you perform different dance steps which makes the sessions fun.
Filled with benefits, this activity is open to everyone, so why not you?
Are there any water sports other than aquazumba?
The answer is yes ! Aquajogging, aquagym, aquabike, etc. Several other water sports exist. So, if aquazumba hasn't completely convinced you, you can look at others.
Moreover, we wrote an article on different water sports that exist, if you want to know more, just take a look!
And if you're wondering what we do at Aqua by, it's simple, we revolutionizes aquabike ! We invite you to discover this sport from a new angle: group lessons in a good mood to combine sport and well-being.
Does the concept tempt you? Want to know a little more? Here is our page which will explain to you our concept.
For those who are already convinced, join us for your first session ! It takes place in Paris or Boulogne, in one of our four studios.
