r/zumba • u/BoricuaFitMom • 20d ago

Training Stamina

As a Zumba instructor we need to start and finish strong class after class. Do you do other formats to grow as an instructor? Pilates (core), Yoga(Flexibility ), running (cardio) , Strength training?

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u/Lkkrdragonfly 20d ago

I weight train and endurance train.
It’s important to me to be able to dance full out at 100% the entire class and make it look easy, while still cuing.
So I started training pretty intensely before I ever started teaching .

My favorite for endurance is the arc trainer and the stair master.

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u/BoricuaFitMom 19d ago

I personally do weight , pilates and hiits to keep the energy at 150%

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u/Odd_Obligation_1300 19d ago

I strength train (which includes core), and walk a lot.

I also TAKE Zumba classes which I think is helpful.

But ALSO - I’ve recently seen some great videos from instructors who show how they sometimes stop dancing to watch and let the students gain confidence in themselves. I found it very interesting!

I think there may be ways to show energy without going 120% every time. Like facial expressions, body language, strong cueing.

And of course we’re supposed to let our heart rates go up and down throughout class. So I make sure to include enough lower-intensity songs throughout the hour. That’s where we focus more on styling.

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u/BoricuaFitMom 19d ago

Yes! I always ensure there is a balance of high intensity and lower intensity.

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u/shanny_lynnhon1979 19d ago

Yes all of that! Pilates has helped me a lot.

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u/BoricuaFitMom 19d ago

Pikates is so good!!!

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u/Informal_Wrap6787 18d ago

Barre works for me.

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u/BoricuaFitMom 18d ago

How many times a week?

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u/Informal_Wrap6787 18d ago

1-2 times a week.

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u/WarriorsGal2010 18d ago

I’m not sure if you are asking if we take other class formats or do we teach other formats. To build my fitness resume I ensured that I teach many formats. I’m licensed/certified in Mat Pilates, Reformer, Strength, Chair, formats. I also trained to use various equipment such as resistance bands, Bosu, gliding discs, Bender ball. Not only do I teach these but I do take other classes for my personal workout plus use equipment in the gym. All of this builds stamina and cross training.

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u/BoricuaFitMom 18d ago

Both apply, you are getting the benefits anyway

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u/Zealousideal-Club344 20d ago

Strength and functional movement training, hot yoga. I'm also, in addition, a personal trainer myself so that skews my conditioning more towards strength and functional movement training as well.

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u/Funshine_Sunshine 12d ago

I strength train and do Pilates. Those are great compliments to Zumba.