The Zumba Craze

       Since 2003, Zumba has slowly and consistently become an extremely popular form of exercise. The Latin fusion of Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Reggaeton rhythms mixed with a small hint of jazzercise make for one exciting and challenging workout. If you have never taken a Zumba class before then I would encourage you to try it because it is addicting and a great way to add cardio into your workout. However, many of my readers and students have been taking my Zumba class since I've started teaching about a year and a half ago. For those of you who are finding that you are no longer getting the same workout from your favorite Zumba class, this article should help you maximize your workout.


http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/5-ways-burn-more-fat-zumba-class

Negative Practice is Really Glass Half Full

         So the next aspect of behavior change that must be done is a two week negative practice component. What this involves is a total immersion in your negative or bad behavior. Now this doesn't mean that if your bad behavior is drug use then you should do even more drugs, but rather it means continuing the behavior that you are already engaging in. So let's say for instance that your trying to eat healthier, and you currently consume about three unhealthy meals a day. Then for the two weeks of negative practice you will  simply continue eating three unhealthy meals a day. Now that doesn't mean that you can't do less or more than that, but the key is you are not consciously trying to change your behavior yet.
         During this two week process it is vitally important that you record your behavior. What you record and how you record is entirely up to you, but what I have found is that the more you record, the better your plan is going to be. Make sure that you stay consistent with your recording style. What the records should show you is trends and patterns to your behavior that are going to make it easier to instigate a successful behavior change plan. If you go a week and find that your recording methods aren't helpful that don't be afraid to change things up. Go ahead and start your two weeks of negative practice. Feel free to comment and tell me how they are going.