D' Luxe Fitness - Get Ready To Zumba

The big question of the day for me is: Bellydancing or Zumba?

My town's contunuing education booklet arrived in the mail today. I went right to the fitness pages to see what was being offered. I am torn by the two courses. I decided to do a bit of reading on Zumba.

Zumba was created in the mid-90’s by Colombian native Alberto “Beto” Perez, a celebrity fitness trainer and choreographer for International pop superstars. Inspired by the traditional cumbia, salsa, samba, reggaeton and merengue music he grew up with, Beto paired his favorite pulsating Latin rhythms with the red-hot international dance steps.

Zumba has become a brand. Since 2003, more than 3.5 million Zumba DVDs have been sold through infomercials and about 20,000 instructors in 40 countries now teach Zumba, 15,000 of those in the United States. No wonder Zumba classes are being added to gym schedules across the country. All the testimonials say it is one of the most fun, cardio workouts out at the moment. So fun, you don't even realize how intense your workout was.

I am leaning towards Zumba. Any thoughts????

D' Luxe Diet - Acaii Berry Super Food

The Acai Berry is a fruit that is native to the Amazon Rain Forest in Brazil. It has been harvested by Brazilians for hundreds of years as a food staple known primarily for their rejuvenating and detoxifying properties.

Pleasant tasting, this fruit has such high nutritional values that it joins a very selected few by being named a “Super Food“, which means that we should make it a consistent part of our eating routine in an effort to enjoy a healthier, balanced lifestyle.

Dr. Nicholas Perricone lists Acaii as one of his top 10 Super Foods at Oprah’s Web site. As a matter of fact, he lists it as the #1 Super Food in the World! The best benefits are gained from eating the fruit, but it is primarily marketed as a powder, drink or a supplement.

Acai Berry is said to help you lose weight by flushing your body of trapped waste, increase your metabolism, increase your energy levels, balance pH for efficient body function, and is even reported by some to increase their sexual performance! It is primarily being marketed as a weight loss supplement, but it has so many varying health benefits as the list above shows, that everyone can benefit from using it.