Zumba is probably the best form of exercise ever invented. Traditionally, it’s a Latin-based dance fitness program. However, some classes, such as the one I attend, include contemporary music and hip-hop influences. Zumba is basically my way of life, but there are still days when I feel like it’s my first class ever. And these are the thoughts constantly racing through my head.
1) Nope. Not standing in the front. Absolutely not. But wait… if I stand in the back, I can’t see the instructor. Middle of the room it is.
2) There are so many people here. I better claim my space.
3) Music is starting! Okay, here we go. I got this.
4) What is she even doing right now? The only cha cha I know how to do is the Cha Cha Slide.
5) Ohhhh, this is easy. I wonder if I look as good as the instructor. I feel like I do. I must.
6) I don’t.
7) How does she even shake her butt like that? Honestly. Are we allowed to do that at Belmont?
8) Wow, I am literally the best at Zumba. I bet I could be an instructor myself. Grapevine, jazz square, salsa. I definitely just killed that combo.
9) This is getting hard. Is it getting hot in here? Why are there so many people around me oh my gosh.
10) One of these homegirls is not wearing deodorant.
11) Am I wearing deodorant? Definitely wearing deodorant.
12) Oh gosh, I didn’t know I could sweat this much. Is it bad that I’m losing this much fluid? I need to invest in sweat bands.
13) What the actual heck is that girl over there doing? I didn’t actually know bodies could move so violently. I think I’m scared.
14) Not squats. Please, no squats.
15) I think my legs are on fire. I’m going to be sore tomorrow. I may die. I wonder if you can die from too many squats. Can we do more jazz squares?
16) I can’t breathe. No, I don’t want to do one more song.
17) Oh, we’re doing Bootywork? Okay. But I’m not doing another song after this.
18) Cooldown. Finally. Do I honestly have to stay through this, though? I think I’m melting.
19) Finally it’s over.
20) Sooooo how many donuts can I eat now?
