Good advice from a 94-year-old track athlete

This was a fun and inspiring article in Parade Magazine I wanted to share with you.

Here is the printed article:
http://www.parade.com/245849/brucegrierson/6-lessons-on-living-longer-and-staying-sharp-from-a-nonagenarian-track-star/

Keep active, stand up, eat well, establish good habits, be real, and be happy. Simple enough!

Zumba Gold® is back for me!

Zumba Gold® is really expanding now! We've had TWO instructor trainings here in the last 6 months. As a result, more people are teaching and more people are aware of this fantastic format. Sadly, all this new activity has happened without me because of the timing of my new baby. BUT, my class has not forgotten me. They actually requested the Provo Rec to add a class at a time that fits my schedule. So sweet of them! So starting in January, I will be teaching Fridays at 10am. It's rather poetic because that was the exact time of our class at the SCERA for so long.

I'm looking forward to it! See you there.

Classes on Hold

I am not currently teaching Zumba Gold classes regularly. Sad. I miss it. I miss you. And I have noticed a difference in how my body recovers from my other workouts since I have not been doing it. I need to find a time for this class! I will update this site when I find a location and time that works with my schedule.

Classes at Provo Recreation Center

For now, I will be teaching Zumba Gold at the beautiful new Provo Recreation Center at 320 West 500 North in Provo. I teach Wednesday at 1:30-2:30, but there is another instructor also teaching on Monday and Friday at the same time. Just $2 per class, or you can buy a membership for $10/year if you are a Provo resident. $100/year for non-residents.

Join us there!

Classes on Hold until Fall

I've had a baby and am enjoying snuggling with him and being with my family this summer. I hope to reopen classes in the fall. Please send me an email if you'd like to be notified when classes start again!

What is a class like? Can I keep up?

Classes are FUN. The time flies. And anyone can do it. Even if you would prefer to sit in a chair, the movements will still be a benefit to you. Give it a chance!

Thanksgiving Recipes, on the lighter side

The link below will take you to some recipes I collected that will save you some calories for the big Thanksgiving day feast! Have a great holiday and I'll see you again in class on November 30.

http://zumbaspot.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-dinner-recipe-collection.html

Saved by the Salsa

This is from a colleague of mine who also teaches Zumba Gold. I love this story she shares:

"Had an amazing example of theory into practice today in one of my Zumba Gold classes. I tell them all the time that salsa is a great way to practice balance because you go off balance and then back to center. I tell them that a great salsa at the right time can save a fall. This morning one of my students who not only has Parkinsons, but also a prosthetic leg, was practicing cumbia with her prosthetic leg, she began to lose balance. It all happens so fast, it seemed a fall was inevitable. My heart went to my throat, everyone in the class was gasping, when she suddenly did a side salsa, pushed on her own hip to return to center and... NO fall!!!! We just all stood there amazed... and then I said, 'See, I told you it would work!' "

Remember how I tell you to put your weight on your foot when you step out for a side salsa? There are benefits to shifting your weight. It's so important for quality of life! 

Hooray for the Salsa!

This is Zumba Gold!

I love this short video that shows how FUN Zumba® Gold is!



And did you spot that great looking instructor? That's Fabio Barros. I got to attend a class last year that he taught. He's amazing! Here is our picture together. Wish my hair looked like his.

Bring a friend contest

This next session is special!

1) It starts on my BIRTHDAY. Mmm-hmm. I'm starting it off with YOU!

2) This session will include a class co-taught by my mother. She teaches Zumba Gold, too! She'll be in town on August 3, and it's always a treat to have her visit my classes. 

3) Special Price! Knowing that some of you take vacations, too, I tried to find the happy medium for how to keep the classes going for you and for me. Drop in fee is still just $5, so you can choose that option if you like, but the entire two months (SEVEN classes) is just $20. That is the lowest price I've EVER offered for these classes. We won't have class July 27, or August 10. You can pay via Paypal by clicking here, or just bring your payment to class next week. 

4) I'm going to the Zumba Convention in Orlando! So crazy! And I feel a little guilty for the expense, but I'm picking up TWO new trainings that I intend to be specifically useful for Zumba Gold. One is Zumba Toning®, which uses light weights to help strengthen your arms. The other is Zumba Sentao®, which utilizes a chair as a tool to further enhance muscle tone. I'll learn more when I'm there, but I'm hoping to just spice up our classes a bit with those additional trainings. I'm so excited for the potential!

5) PRIZE GIVEAWAY--

Okay, we all know Sherry totally wins the prize for the most friends brought to class. But let's clean the slate and start a new "friend"ly competition. Whoever brings the most friends during July-August will get a cute little Zumba jacket (or a t-shirt if you prefer). Or maybe I'll pick out something special for you while I'm at the Zumba Convention in Orlando. Who knows? But it will be good. Are you game? 

So what do I want for my birthday? More people like you to enjoy our classes! Bring some friends. I will have free buddy passes available for anyone who purchases the July-August session. You can of course redeem them right away if you bring a friend next week. And you'll get a free Zumba bracelet, too!

No class on June 15

Shelly is running the Ragnar Relay from Logan to Park City on June 15-16, so we won't have class on June 15. See you on June 22! That is if she can still walk!

More reasons why light exercise brings big benefits

This article from Parade magazine had some encouraging information about moderate exercise:

http://www.parade.com/health/stay-healthy/2012/04/29-secrets-to-a-better-smarter-workout.html

In a nut shell:
• Moderate exercise for 30 minutes, 5 times a week reduces your risk of pre-mature death by 20 percent.
• Music makes you work harder, without realizing it. This is why dancing makes our "exercise" so enjoyable AND effective.
• Exercise makes your body younger. Yes, biologically, your body reverses aging.
• Exercise strengthens your brain power.
• Exercise makes you happier.

Aside from this article, my eye doctor told me that recent research shows regular exercise reduces your risk of macular degeneration of the eye by 50%!

What are you waiting for! Sign up for our next Zumba Gold session and JOIN THE PARTY!

Bring your families to have fun TOGETHER in Zumba!

I will be demonstrating easy, family-friendly Zumba tomorrow morning (Saturday) at the Provo Macey's in their little theatre. Let them see what you do! 


In the summer, you could consider bringing your children or grandchildren to class with you because it is easy enough for anyone to follow and you could have a great time together! Last summer we had three generations enjoying Zumba and everyone was all smiles!

90 year old couple having fun!

What a hoot! This is quick and fun to watch: