Monday, July 31, 2017

Greetings Infomaniacs,

Most people get so bored with physical exercise, that they will do almost anything to 'spice it up' so to speak.

Enjoy!

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WHO SAID IT?
QUOTE: "Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity."

HINT: (1917 - 1963), was an American politician who served as the 35th President of the United States from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963.

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RANDOM TIDBITS
Zumba was created by Alberto "Beto" Perez, an aerobics instructor in Cali, Colombia, when he forgot his workout music for a class. He improvised with some salsa and merengue tapes he happened to have in his backpack, and the class was an instant hit!

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At first, Perez conducted nine to 10 classes a week, and then it took off in Bogota, Colombia. When he took Zumba to the US, it didn't catch on at first. However, one fitness director in Miami finally gave him a chance and by the end of the class, the room was full. The rest is history!

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The word Zumba is Colombian slang for buzz like a bee or move very fast.

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Even though Zumba is a relatively new fitness craze, it's actually been around since the mid-90s.

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The dance steps in Zumba are inspired by a wide array of musical influences, including cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, chachacha, reggaeton, soca, samba, belly dancing, bhangra, hip hop, axe music, and tango.

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It is estimated that participants in a Zumba class can burn anywhere between 500-1,000 calories in one hour, although this depends on the individual and the level of exertion.




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WHO SAID IT?
QUOTE: "Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity."

ANSWER: John Fitzgerald Kennedy.