You have undoubtedly heard of Zumba Fitness, it seems everyone has these days.
Zumba is the world-wide fitness phenomenon that is taking America by storm.
It seems the Latin dance craze has captured the hearts, and feet, of those looking to get in shape, drop weight, or tone their bodies in a fun and "party-like" way.
Started by accident over ten years ago by Beto Perez in Columbia, Zumba Fitness brags a following of over 12,000,000 class enrollees and millions more at-home followers throughout the world.
In short, Zumba is a cross between traditional aerobics and Latin dance.
It is fun, entertaining, and a lot of good old-fashioned cardio work.
Different Strokes for Different Folks As a result of its popularity, Zumba has had to adjust its routines to many different levels of work-out enthusiasts.
What started out as one type of routine geared to the physically fit has turned into several different types of routines catering to different ages and fitness levels.
It has evolved to challenge the beginner all the way to the very advanced.
One part of Zumba Fitness that has become popular in helping participants reach the next level of fitness includes what are called Zumba Toning Sticks.
These are dumbbell-like weights that are filled with a sand-like substance to provide resistance during workouts.
They come in 1 pound weights for those just beginning to use toning sticks to 2.
5 pounds for the more advanced user.
They can be used from beginner to advanced routines to add an increased level of fitness.
When combined with regular routines, Zumba Toning Sticks provide for an enhanced total body workout.
They are perfect for use in clinics, gyms, clubs, or even in the home - anywhere a person takes on the Zumba Fitness challenge.
The toning sticks, if used regularly, promise to improve muscle tone and definition while at the same time enhancing cardiovascular fitness; they are promoted to help strengthen the entire 3-dimensional muscle structures and connective tissues such as tendons.
You Said Those Sticks Were Good for What? To follow are some of the benefits of using the Toning Sticks during any kind of exercise:

• Enhanced total body workout
• Improves the bodies rhythmic perception
• Softens hardened muscles to help them have more flexibility
• Ideal for additional fat-burning results
• Great for outdoor or indoor use
• Appropriate for exercising in groups or individual exercise programs
• Recognized for being therapeutic
• Improves coordination and therefore running and jogging styles
• Increases body-toning and muscle definition
• Enhances body awareness
• More complete workout of the entire upper body while dancing, running, jogging, or walking

Goodbye and Good Luck Participating in Zumba Fitness has become almost a national pastime; however, if you have become accustomed to your regular routine, challenge yourself to take it to the next level.
Grab yourself some Zumba Toning Sticks and see if you can keep up.