Discuss the growing popularity of dance as a fitness program


Gym-goers are embracing a range of dance-inspired group classes that hone in on different fitness goals. A sustained and upbeat cardio workout is the common feature in Zumba classes, which incorporate Latin and international music—cumbia, salsa, merengue, reggaeton, tango, and rock and roll—with dance to develop fitness and make exercise fun. The Zumba motto has become "Ditch the workout, join the party!"

Gaining popularity more recently are barre workouts, which are based on ballet-inspired movements that offer progressions through flexibility exercises to isometric postures and strength exercises. Barre classes also include exercises that are not based on traditional dance but, rather, make use of the waist-height barre by having participants hold on and juxtapose their bodyweight for strength exercises.

Other classes are taking their cues from popular hip-hop dance trends, tribal dance, and India-inspired routines, among others.

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