Zumba is a sports discipline that is taught in guided classes in which aerobic exercises are performed to the rhythm of Latin music (merengue, samba, reggaeton, cumbia and salsa) in order to lose weight in a fun way and improve the state of athletes' spirits. For an hour it combines high and low intensity movements to burn calories in a fun way. These classes combine balance and flexibility with cardiovascular and muscular work and increased energy.

Some of the types of Zumba available are:

• Zumba toning. The objective of this modality is to tone, shape and define the muscles. In these classes, athletes work with a complement: zumba toning sticks (light weights) that focus the work on specific muscle groups. Lostoning sticks are shaped like a maraca and are intended to increase the athlete's sense of rhythm and coordination while using them. They tone areas such as the abdominals, upper and lower trunk of the body.

• Zumba steps. The objective is to strengthen and tone the legs and buttocks. To achieve this, in this physical conditioning, he combines the movements of the normal zumba class with steps up a stair (step). In this class, cardiovascular activity increases, favoring the burning of more calories, and movements that define the legs and muscles are incorporated. the abs.

• Aqua hums. This option is ideal for those people who want to introduce low-impact aquatic exercise into their sports conditioning. In these classes, Zumba exercises are combined with the resistance of working in the water. This modality causes less impact on the joints, but due to the resistance generated by water, each step requires more activity and helps tone muscles.

• Zumba kids. Aimed at children between the ages of 7 and 11. In these classes the steps are learned little by little and activities and games are added so that the classes are enjoyable for the children and develop companionship and teamwork.

• Zumba sitting down. It is aimed at people who want to work intensely on the abs. In zumba sentao, strength and resistance activities are carried out combined with innovative dance movements with a chair as an accompaniment. In this way, the athlete can work the muscles to the maximum without lifting weights.

• Zumba gold. Class aimed at older adults where the same movements are performed as in the normal Zumba class but with less intensity. These sessions consist of a simpler choreography that focuses on coordination, balance and range of movement. In these classes all the elements of conditioning are worked on: flexibility, balance, muscular and cardiovascular work.

• Zumba gold toning.This class is intended for older adults who aim to be active with light weight and build muscle using the zumba toning sticks. These sessions can help prevent atrophy, sarcopenia (loss of muscle fibers) and older adults to reduce mass and increase muscle strength.

• Zumba in the circuit. Indicated for people who already practice Zumba but want to move towards circuit training.