Hello,
Wishing you all a very happy
international women’s day.
Thanks a lot Ruchi and Dipika
for hosting #Speakeasy blogging challenge on this occasion with a special theme
“Celebrating sisterhood”
“Every
woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We are strongest when we
cheer each other on.”
--Serena
William
And
so here I am celebrating my friend’s achievement. On account of woman’s day I
am pleased to feature my friend, trainer inspiration and Zin instructor, Ms. Shubhangi
Pawar. I saw her journey starting as a trainer up-to having her own studio. I
love to appreciate her hard-work and encourage all women to maintain yourself
by taking care of your body.
Health
should be always a priority. But it seems less important in case of Indian
woman, right? It is not necessary to join a jim and have a workout. A dance
party workout which is called Zumba is always banging on. I am a fan of zumba
fitness because I love dance and I love to work-out with the music. This one
hour make your body to move stress free. I have received lots of questions about zumba.
Zin instructor is the only one person can solve your every doubt, right? So let's meet Ms. Shubhangi Pawar,
Q: Tell me about yourself Shubhangi?
Ans: I belong to a Maharashtrian family and
have a normal education. My family is not that much girl’s career oriented, so
I got married very early in my 20s. After my marriage I completed my graduation
and had my children. I found my love towards dance and had zumba training.
Right now I am a happy Maharashtrian wife, Mom of 2 kids, professionally
trained Zin instructor and runner up of Mrs. Maharashtra Icon.
Q: Ohh, that’s great and
congratulation for Mrs. Maharashtra Icon.
Ans
: Thanks a lot. I believe if you have a dream do chase it until you achieve it.
Every woman can achieve her dream. It might take time but you should do a lot
of hard work.
Q: Yes, very true. Tell me
what is Zumba?
Ans
: Zumba is a fitness program
that combine Latin and International music with dance moves. Zumba routine
incorporates internal training – alternative fast and slow rhythms help to
improve cardiovascular fitness.
Q: How many years you have
been in this field?
Ans:
I am having 7 years of professional experience.
Q: What is the age limit to
start zumba workout?
Ans: As of now there is no specific age
limit. Starting from the age of 5 years up-to 70 years of age anyone can have
this zumba workout. For each age group zumba pattern is different. Because
before the age of 50, we all are fitness oriented. But after the age of 60 zumba
workout is for mental relaxation. This relaxation can achieve through this
zumba session which gives you more energy and refresh your body as per the
requirement of this age.
At
this age cardio is done with specific amount which help in a heart pumping. We
all know heart attack problems arise specially above 60 years of age, as of now
anyone can have the heart attack. But if you have daily cardio habits without
any machine it will help to pump your heart regularly.
Disclaimer : You should
consult your doctor before practicing zumba for age group above 50 years.
If you have a diabetic you should have a
normal daily exercise. Music and workout create refreshment which reduces
stress and anxiety. Alternatively it will increase your lifespan.
So
there is no age limit. You have to practice it and make a daily habit.
Q: If anyone has any bone
related issue then?
Ans: People who have bone related issue like Spine, cervical, knee pain can also have
zumba. It improves your spine. Only disc damaged people are not allowed to do.
If trainer knows the hammering of disc then they will have zumba session with
proper training and doctor advice.
Bones
related issue starts due to deficiency of calcium and if you have excessive
amount of cardio. Zumba can be done without any equipment so there will be no
pressure on your body to lift any equipment. With proper nutrient you can have
this workout which is not going to effect on your bones at all.
Q: How zumba is beneficial
to small kids?
Ans
: Kids are tend to spend a lot of time in school and then tuition where they
used to sit for a long time. Zumba workout helps them to cope up with hormonal
changes. They can do cardio in a good manner and music refreshes them.
Q: What kind of exercise do
they have?
Ans:
Small kids can have bouncing, dance and jumping exercise. Dance work out help
them to sweat well and induce a good sleep. No equipment is used for kids too. Alternatively
this will increase their mental health.
Q: Do you have any season-wise
zumba?
Ans:
Not at all, you can have zumba throught the year irrespective of any season.
Zumba give out toning to your body and cardio give relaxation.
Q: What kind of steps are
there in zumba workout?
Ans:
Zumba include cardio, salsa, belle dance and bolly-wood dance workout. One
workout contains 15 songs. It includes first 3 songs for warm up, 3 songs for
cardio, 2 songs are low- high, high-low rhythm and last 2 songs are for cool
down. You have to complete at least
these 10 to 15 songs in one hour session according to the mentioned ratio. It
start up with warm up, cardio, high how rhythm, middle rhythm include salsa and
belly dance. Last slow rhythm includes stretching, body relaxation and cool
down.
Q: Does yoga is part of
zumba?
Ans:
No, it is an additional activity on demand of the client. I tend to provide one
session of yoga in a week.
Q: If anyone want to be a zumba
instructor, can you guide?
Ans:
Yes, anybody can be a zumba instructor. You have to register with zin. www.zumba.com. If you want to be instructor you
should have this Zumba zin registration. After that you have to complete
authorized workshop within assigned hours.
Workshops
are arranged in different cities. You can choose as per your convenience. After
completion all this you will get a license. You will connect through zumba
community once you become a member. They will provide you all kinds of
materials and have instructions like, what kind of steps should be there? What
kind of music and counts of these steps? How many bouncing steps? Etc.
Once
you get the license you can start teaching zumba. So license is the mandatory.
Q: Is there any specific
music used?
Ans:
Yes, as it is a Latin based and following music is used for each workout.
For
cardio: Merenge song, for SALSA Kumba music and for BELLY DANCE bollywood music. It includes 5 to 6 types of music.
Q: If anyone want to start
their own zumba center what will be the requirement?
Ans:
You have your own place ie. Your own dance studio. It should be minimum 500 to
600 sq.ft. This area will cover minimum 10 to 12 person in one batch. The place
should be airy, peaceful. Mirror is the most important element of this workout
where you see yourself daily and appreciate your body.
Q: Any advice you want to
give out to ladies on this special day?
Ans:
I would like to say,” We should celebrate woman’s day on each day. If you are able
to live your life with balancing health, mind and economical status then only
apan ya divasacha respect thevu shakato. (Can able to respect of this day). We
got a special place in this world and we have to maintain it by taking care of
our health with proper diet. Because if we are healthy our family will healthy.
We ladies should be strong in all sense, health and economically so that we can
contribute towards our nation.
Well
said, I also agree with you. We have to be healthy and fit.
Thank
you very much for giving your time for this small session. I had always a great
experience and lots of fun with your Zumba session.
What
are your thoughts ladies? Is this helpful for you? Please share your views.
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where we are “celebrating sisterhood”’
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