The classes incorporate high intensity moves synced to music

While it might be Zumba by name, this is not Zumba by nature. Gone are the shimmies and merengues and in their place are squats, burpees and core-cinching moves that will certainly leave you feeling strong.

STRONG by Zumba™ combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation. In every class, music and moves sync in a way that pushes you past your perceived limits, to reach your fitness goals faster.

So what sets it apart from the vast array of other HIIT and group exercise classes available? The music for one. Much like the original Zumba workouts, music is at the heart of these classes and has been devised especially for the programme by renowned producers including Justin Timberlake and Jay Z collaborator Timbaland.

We can vouch for its effectiveness; even by our second STRONG by Zumba class we were able to recognise some of the songs and the coinciding moves, helping us to push through and complete challenging sets of push ups and burpees that we typically struggle with. Much more fun than counting through regimented sets.

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