Before Zumba became a global dance fitness sensation, it was gaining steam in 2001 as a "rhumba-cise" class in Aventura that the women in Alberto Perlman's family could not stop talking about. Perlman ...

Your mother swears by yoga classes, but your best friend claims spinning is the best workout ever. Fitness fads come and go, and it's hard to sort through the latest craze to find an exercise that's ...

Aqua fitness is a great way to stay active and healthy, and it has become increasingly popular. It involves exercising in ...

What it is: Dance fitness combines choreographed or freeform movement with aerobic exercise, offering both a workout and a creative outlet. Why it matters: It supports cardiovascular health, builds ...

Exercisers don't have to swivel their hips and shake their buns to get a good workout, but it sure can be fun. That's why about 30 women gather faithfully once a week at the Washington Sports Club in ...

Zumba and salsa are two popular dance forms that promise fitness and fun. While both styles have their own unique moves and rhythms, many wonder which one is better for flexibility. Knowing the ...

It’s as if the animated dancers in the movie “Madagascar” meet their wild, hip and funky Latin cousins. It’s Zumba, baby! At lunchtime for 40 minutes each week, a few of the straight-laced downtown ...

Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio, "involves activities that use large muscle groups rhythmically and continuously, raising the heart and breathing rates," explains Gontang. He says that the word ...