Fitness classes have become one of the most popular and effective methods for individuals to get in shape. There are several reasons why this is the case. One of the biggest reasons is the fact that many people like to do their exercising in a group environment. They feed off the energy of the other people. If they exercise alone, they can’t get motivated to push themselves by other students. People also like to have professional instruction given to them by a certified fitness instructor. This person is also there to provide motivation to people who are struggling and on the verge of giving up. Fitness classes have exploded in popularity throughout the United States during the past 10 years. You will now find that the vast majority of gyms offer their members a selection of fitness classes to choose from. It does not matter what part of your body you are interested in working on, there will be a fitness class specially made to help you reach your goals. Let’s take a look at two of the most popular fitness classes in the world.
ZUMBA
From its humble beginnings back in the 1990s as a creation of Alberto Perez, ZUMBA has gone on to become a global sensation. Perez was a choreographer and dancer in Colombia. He patterned the class after some of his various dance routines. A ZUMBA class consists of aerobics and dance in equal amounts. The choreography that you will find in these classes consists of hip hop, mambo, martial arts, salsa, merengue, soca and samba. There are also lunges and squats incorporated into most routines in a ZUMBA class. A class usually lasts for 60 minutes. Every instructor who teaches one of these classes must be licensed by the ZUMBA Academy. The class has an equal amount of fast and slow music. 130,000 locations in 185 countries currently offer ZUMBA classes, which are attended by 14 million people every week.
BODY PUMP
In 1991, Philip Mills invented this weight-based fitness class. Nowadays, it can be found in 10,000 gyms that are located in 80 countries. Eight songs are used during the course of a class lasting 60 minutes. Each song is used to work out a different muscle group. When students are warming up and cooling down, special music is played. There is also a version of BODY PUMP which lasts 45 minutes. No triceps or biceps songs are played during this shortened class. Aerobic steps, barbells and free weight plates are used during these classes. A student will decide his or her goals for the class, then he or she will choose the best weight to accomplish these goals. Groups of muscles are exercised by performing dead lifts, presses, squats and other exercises that are compound-based.
EOS Fitness is considered the best gym in Palm Desert because of the following amenities available to its members:
- Nutrition counseling
- Spinning room
- Group exercise classes
- Personal training
- Free weights
- Cardio equipment
- Quiet workout room
- Sauna
- Resistance machines
- Locker rooms
- Childcare
You can also take advantage of the following fitness classes at the EOS Fitness gym in Palm Desert:
- BODY PUMP
- ZUMBA
- Yogalates
- Spin
- INSANITY
- Boot Camp
- Senior Fit
- ZUMBA Fitness
- Step
- Kickboxing
- Kids Fit
- Yoga
- Triple Threat
We are open 24/7, with childcare available M-F 8am to 8pm, Sat and Sun 8am to 3pm.
