Zumba is a dance-based cardio workout powered by Latin and World music. The brainchild of a Colombian fitness trainer, it burst onto the fitness scene back in the early 2000s.

This fitness format has stayed popular because it hits a sweet spot for people who want a cardio workout but might find other options intimidating, punishing, or dull. Zumba essentially turns exercise into a dance party where any person of any size or age can burn calories, get fit, and celebrate their body’s ability to move.