The Great Escape: Ditch the Workout and Join the Pool Party

So it’s fall now, with school and Congress back in session and Halloween costumes for sale everywhere. Have you noticed it’s still 85 degrees? Me too. If taking a walk would lead to a complete sweatbath in your neighborhood too, follow me to the newest craze within the newest workout craze.

Yes, it’s Aqua Zumba.

No longer satisfied with the unsophisticated moves of aerobics and its evil cousin, step aerobics, the middle class has moved on to the decidedly hipper and more evolved Zumba. Zumba is aerobics but with some Latin-influenced music and a little more hip swinging, the kind Shakira has so thoughtfully brought to the masses of North America and Europe.

But it’s way too hot to do Zumba, so why not take a dive in to Aqua Zumba?

Three good reasons:

1. Water provides more resistance than air.
2. Risk for injury is lower in water.
3. It just sounds better. 

Currently, the City of Hercules on weeknights. Check the website for a schedule, changes and pricing.

If you want to see what Aqua Zumba looks like in action, check it out here.