Burn calories, tone up, and love it. What you say? Can exercise really be exciting?
The basic, drudgeries of exercise: NOT!
Zumba IS an absolute blast, and Zumba WILL blow you away! Zumba Fitness is becoming a revolution and the latest aerobic/dance/FUN program sweeping the nation. Moving and grooving your entire body, the Latin rhythms and easy-to-learn moves of Zumba have made it a craze for all of those who want to get fit and increase their activity level, while enjoying the best party around. With two licensed instructors on-board, a Zumba class for teens is on the agenda at Moore Public Library 225 South Howard in Moore in February. The kick-off day for Teen Zumba is Thursday February 11 at 6:00 pm.
The Zumba training sessions feature fast and slow rhythms with toning, combined to burn fat while sculpting the body. Latin flavors and internationally zesty music enhance the dance-like movements. With a focus on the hypnotic music, participants get hooked and have fun. “It is just so exhilarating, with energy levels high and class is a lot more fun than work…actually there is laughing, singing along, and joining in while at the same time being quite aerobic,” says Leanne Cheek, Teen Librarian for Moore Library.
With national obesity levels at an all time high for children and teenagers, Zumba @ the library offers an exciting and easy means to incorporate a workout into busy schedules. Teen Zumba may be offered again in the Spring and Summer, depending on the response and the demand.
Two licensed Zumba instructors will be presenting the Teen Program, and are also full-time librarians for Moore Public Library. Lenore St. John, Children’s Librarian and Outreach Specialist and Jenny Metheny, Children’s Librarian, both work full-time in the Children’s Department at the library.
Kid’s Zumba is also kicking off on February 11 at 4:30 pm, and will be a Zumba class focused on kid’s aged 8 and up. Kid’s Zumba will be an on-going program and continue on a regular basis, depending on future demand. The January thru May schedule is as follows: Kid’s Zumba will be held at 4:30 pm on February 11 & 18, March 11, 18, & 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, and May 6, 13, 20 and 27.
Teens can stop by the Information Services Desk, or call 793-4349 to sign up or for more information. For Kid’s Zumba, children must be 8 years of age or older and sign-up is required. Participants can register and get more information at the Children’s Desk inside the library, where signed-parental permissions and waivers are also needed to attend the event. Comfortable, loose clothing with good aerobic footwear is recommended.
Join in and party on! Zumba is here and the Moore Library has it.
CLASS DATES MAY VARY SO PLEASE CONTACT THE LIBRARY FOR MORE INFORMATION
