Free Zumba Dance Classes Offer Fun Exercise

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Submitted by Dr. Diana Yu, Health Officer Thurston and Mason Counties

olympia zumba classesThurston County’s public health staff and the Healthy Child Weight Coalition invite dancers of all ages to spice up their physical activity with Latin rhythms at “Free Wednesday Zumba” dance sessions every Wednesday night from 6:45 – 7:45 PM.  Exercise is good medicine.  Zumba is great exercise and these classes are fun and free.  However, donations are appreciated for Family Education and Support Services (FESS).

“Absolutely anyone who wants to have fun and be active is invited to join us and find out just how much fun it is to get on your feet and get moving to the music,” said Dr. Diana Yu, Health Officer for Thurston County and Latin dance aficionado.

“Zumba in the Park” will also be meeting up at local parks again this summer. No previous dance experience is needed, and children and adults of all ages and abilities are invited to participate.  Folks are asked to come dressed comfortably and wear dancing or athletic shoes (no sandals please).  Dances will be lead by Regina Tiemi McAllister, Carmen Montero-Borja, Diana Yu and other certified local Zumba instructors who are volunteering their time.

olympia zumba classesThe dances are part of the county’s 7-5-2-1-0 Power in Numbers campaign that encourages families to follow some simple steps based on the numbers to stay healthy and prevent chronic illness:

7 – Eat breakfast every day, 7 days a week.

5 – Eat fruits and vegetables at least 5 or more times on most days.

2 – Limit screen time unrelated to school to 2 hours or less daily.

1 – Get 1 hour or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.

0 – Drink less sugar.  Try water and low-fat milk instead of sugar-sweetened drinks.

The county’s 7-5-2-1-0 Power in Numbers program is part of a movement occurring nationwide to combat childhood obesity. Local programs like 7-5-2-1-0 Power in Numbers and the national www.letsmove.gov campaign sponsored by First Lady Michelle Obama encourage healthy lifestyle and food choices along with more physical activity for children.

olympia zumba classes“We really want to encourage families to come and dance at these events. You don’t need a partner, you don’t need experience. Whether it’s salsa, rumba, cha-cha or samba, you just need to move your feet,” said Dr. Yu. “Our goal is to show parents and kids that getting an hour of exercise each day can be easy and a whole lot of fun to boot.”

For more information about the free Zumba dances on Wednesdays and Zumba in the Park this summer, visit www.75210.org and click on Events and Announcements. You can find the county’s 7-5-2-1-0 Power in Numbers campaign on Facebook at www.facebook.com/75210.org.

Starting NOW:     Free Wednesday Zumba with Regina, Carmen and Diana at 6:45 – 7:45 PM

FESS – 1202 Black Lake Boulevard, Olympia, WA 98502

This Summer:     “Zumba in the Park” – Free Zumba flash mob dances for all ages

Saturdays in July and August, 2013 from 1:30 – 3 PM at Rainier Vista Park, 5475 45th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503

 

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