Star Hill Athletic Center Zumba Instructor Tressa Giordano, describes Zumba, the exercise class made up of Latin rhythms, as “a big dance party,” with music that “gets you motivated to move.”
“I think it’s popular ‘cause it’s kind of a fun way to exercise…you don’t feel like you’re working out so much,” said Tolland resident Tricia Dave. Yet participants enjoy the benefits of burning off calories.
In addition to Zumba, Star Hill has a number of other group fitness program offerings including Bootcamp, yoga, mat Pilates, kickboxing and aqua classes.
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Members enjoy the feeling of community here at the center. “You kind of build networks socially,” said Dave. “It just kind of brings everybody together.
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Everyone in the community is welcome to participate in these Zumba classes. Non-members are asked to pay $8 per class. For further information about Zumba and other programs offered at Star Hill, visit their web site.
Tolland Editor Renée Canada contributed to this feature.
