The classic “Walk like an Egyptian” by The Bangles is not only a good cool down track but also a brilliant dance move as well, and almost anything from the Black Eyed Peas is always a winner as this band employ so many voices, production and elements to their songs. Take Indian inspired Zumba music, especially tracks from Slumdog Millionaire, like “Jai Ho” which is an excellent track at keeping your upper-body moving, throughout the song, especially The Pussycat Dolls’ version. Zumba playlists often include music from other cultures, like Far Eastern beats and fusion music. It’s pure bliss listening and swaying to their tracks. They make it look so effortless, they’re a Zumba instructor’s dream!įear not though, whatever your level of fitness, there are slower and easier Zumba tracks that will allow you to flow in time to the rhythm, like carnival God, Manu Chao or Buena Vista Social Club. It might not be the sort of music you’d put on at home, but in the heat of the dance class, it’s just the thing to get you moving!Įven Beyoncé and Rihanna feature heavily on Zumba music lists around the globe, thanks to their ability in dancing, singing and entertaining simultaneously. Think Shakira at the World Cup, with her “Wakka Wakka” moves that motivated many footballers around the world. This sort of workout music is very niche and expertly thought out. Be careful, this track will get stuck in your head! If you really want to break out in a sweat, then Daddy Yankee’s best track, “Gasolina” is bound to get you moving in quick fashion, as will his latest collaboration with Luis Fonsi, “Despacito”. It’s very easy to see why he remains on a Zumba playlist. Contrary to his name, he’s a nightclub favourite with Latino heritage and wild music videos. Zumba Fitness, "Pa La Discoteka a Bailar" – Amazon iTunesĢ0.“Mr Worldwide” himself, Pitbull features on most high-energy, up-tempo Zumba workout playlists. Jennifer Lopez, "Ain't Your Mama" – Amazon iTunesġ9. Juan Magan, "No Sigue Modas" – Amazon iTunesġ7. Enrique Iglesias, "Bailando" – Amazon iTunesġ6. Zumba Workout Music Best Zumba Dance Songs This Is: Gente De Zona 50 Latin Classics This Is Nicky Jam Latin Cardio This Is Carlos Vives This Is: Olga. Deorro with Elvis Crespo, "Bailar" – Amazon iTunesġ4. Wisin, "Que Viva la Vida" – Amazon iTunesġ3. Don Omar, "Danza Kuduro" – Amazon iTunesġ2. Snoop Dogg with David Guetta, "Sweat" – Amazon iTunesġ1. Elvis Crespo, "Suavemente" – Amazon iTunesġ0. Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake, "Love Never Felt So Good" – Amazon iTunesĩ. Selena, "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" – Amazon iTunesĨ.
Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber, "Despacito" – Amazon iTunesħ. Pitbull, "Shake Senora" – Amazon iTunesĦ. Daddy Yankee, "La Rompe Corazones" – Amazon iTunesĤ. Zumba Fitness, "Zumba Mami" – Amazon iTunesĢ. You'll want to keep listening long after the last mamba!ġ. Below, we've compiled a hand-picked playlist with feedback from Zumba enthusiasts and our own members. And, thus, Zumba was born.Īlthough many instructors use Latin American songs in their classes today, any up-tempo track will do. After all, it was a spontaneous musical decision that inspired the Zumba we know and love today: After forgetting his aerobics music for a fitness class in his native Colombia, Alberto "Beto" Perez improvised by popping in his personal cassette filled with salsa music. Music is a great way to maintain motivation for any workout, but with Zumba it truly takes center stage. I burn between 600 and 800 calories a class depending on the instructor's intensity and how hard I push myself." "This is the first exercise I have ever enjoyed. "I started Zumba in January and have lost 35 pounds," says SparkPeople member JENNYFOOG. Inspired by Latin music and dance, this heart-pumping cardio workout uses choreographed routines to get participants moving, grooving and sweating off hundreds of calories per class. Since strutting onto the fitness scene in the mid-90s, Zumba has become a worldwide workout phenomenon, spreading dance fever to more than 15 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages.
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