Groovology：兒童尊巴“慢板”

Warm up, Dance Break down, cool down! Easy follow along dance to "Lento" with an introduction to Zumba. 



Zumba Kids! programs help develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children’s lives. Classes incorporate key childhood development elements such as leadership, respect, teamwork, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, balance, and cultural awareness. 

They will also be working towards achieving the daily physical activity recommendations of both the CDC and American Heart Association. According to the CDC, it is recommended that children and adolescents ages (6-17 years) should do 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity each day, including daily aerobic – and activities that strengthen bones (like running or jumping) – 3 days each week, and that build muscles (like climbing or doing push-ups) – 3 days each week." 

According to the American Heart Association: 
Active kids are more likely to have: 
-a healthy weight 
-stronger, healthier bones and muscles 
-better heart and brain health 
-improved brain function, including memory, attention and problem-solving 
-better school attendance and academic performance, especially in math, reading and writing  
-lower long-term risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and some kinds of cancer 
-less stress and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression 
-less inappropriate and distracting classroom behavior 
-improved mental health and psychological well-being, including confidence and self-esteem