Monday Already?

Last week was so super busy it flew by.  I taught at Namaste with these fun women

I ate lots of good, healthy food....at least I tried.  Gluten free three cheese Ziti and a bomb salad of nuts, cranberries, tomatoes, feta cheese

Went out with the quad squad (my girls from the gym who have become some of my favorite friends) Saw the Rat Pack show on Fremont Street and danced in an Irish Pub.

And.....wait for it.....I took my first Locker room selfie!  AWKWARD moment of the week....lol

Finished the week out with a sweaty zumba class at TRUFUSION Yoga studio 

As well as a killer leg workout Saturday afternoon.  Then on to a "fiesta cumpleanos" with my chicas Latinas to celebrate Tomys birthday.  Six tacos later .....we took photos 

And all of a sudden it was Monday again!  

What a busy week.  All this on top of my regular workout schedule and taking care of my family.  I need a 48 hr day please.....

Eating is so tough on the weekend.  I feel like I loose control BUT I have a plan going into next weekend thanks to my NO EXCUSE MOMS group....I'm gonna plan my meals and snacks and try a preemptive attack on the weekend. So tired of doing well during the week and loosing my progress on the weekend.  So here's to a new week and the experiences that will come with it.

3 workouts for Day 3

I started today with Bodypump 88 and a pulled groin muscle from lifting legs on Saturday,  Sometimes I'm over zealous like that.....
I still broke a sweat but had to bag squats and lunges, which stank because one of my goals is to lift this tush off the ground and back where it belongs :)  Two Zumba classes later and my legs were killing me but I burned lots of calories and got some good sweat time in.  Feeling good about day 3.  Turned to my favorite healthy snack, slices apples and two tablespoons of peanut butter.  I feel like Im indulging slightly on the PB but its good protein and super yummy.  After 1200+ calories burned for the day, I think I'll be fine with the extra fat.  Unprepared with dinner so I had tangerines and wheat cereal.....not very exciting I know! 

LVAC Fitness Festival

The first annual fitness festival at LVAC was amazing!  It was an almost week long event... We kicked it off with a Zumbathon on Tuesday night.  So much energy in the huge 20,000 sq ft tent at the bottom of the Rainbow property.  Wednesday night was 8 Strikes with Alan Giron....crazy time!  Squats, kicks, punching, lunges, burpees, ab work.....it was awesome.
LVAC teamed up with the LES MILLS mega quarterly so there were trainings and other events during the day and evening.  A 300 bike, indoor bike ride that I didn't get to do, but plan on next year.  The fitness buzz was in the air.  I wasn't planning on it but got antsy on Friday night so I went back for more.  The LES MILLS dance explosion featuring Shbam and BodyJam was fun.
A different kind of workout than Zumba but a lot of sweaty fun.  We did get to represent with one Zumba track and just before, ZES (master trainer) Abraham asked if I would go on stage with them so that was unexpected!  Glad I dragged my tail there for one last hurrah!

Zumba in Cancun MX

Zumba instructor "Junior" at Aventura Spa

Some people from Zumba class at the resort

Zumba instructor from Arkansas - we know how to rock!!!

Nevada WildFest @ The RIO

EVENTS!!!! EVENTS!!

Wow - we have event after event coming up. First off today was amazing at LVAC, we had two ZUMBAWEEN classes that were so fun. Pictures to follow. Thank you to everyone for participating and making it fun....and putting up with my forgetfulness.
So this weekend is LVAC's first ever ZUMBATHON!!! It will be held at the RIO Hotel/Casino during the Nevada Wildfest Event this weekend. Proceeds go to the Lilly Claire foundation for children with disabilities. There are two Zumbathons, both Friday & Saturday from 3-5p.m. Admission is $9 but if you bring your LVAC membership card its only $5. I'm teaching Saturday so come over! It'll be so fun!

Monday October 29th, 2012 at 1:45 join me at LVAC Rainbow/95 for ZumbaWeen (dress up for class and get entered into a drawing for awesome stuff!!)

Join me for the same thing, Tuesday October 30th, 2012 at Centennial Hills YMCA 11:45a.m.
It's not too late, drop by the dollar store and pick up some wings or a Halloween headband?

Chica Sexy? Whaaaaa?

You know me....can't go anywhere without finding a Zumba class and can't go anywhere without my camera. The great thing about Florida is you don't have to move AT ALL to sweat....the humidity is ridiculous and I hope each time I wipe sweat off my face I've burned at least 20 calories - wish it was that easy!
BUT I know I burned hundreds of calories with my girls, Vanessa & Yana, my two favorite instructors from New Smyrna Beach. They are awesome!  I took some other great classes while I was there, like Pump....umm and couldn't walk the next day?  Between Zumba & salsa dancing, with my kids saying "really you're going to work out again???"  I had to remember to take time to do nothing.  We had a blast!

Belly Skirts

Belly Skirts at Fantastic Swapmeet

On Decatur/Oakey

Go to Lilia @ booth C-06

Only $5

Tell her Zumba instructor Kim sent ya!

"Zumba Love"

I've heard that phrase over and over but its a real thing......  Its that feeling of comfortableness, of non-judgement, friendship, party & fun!  It exists in most all Zumba class rooms around the world and it was host at the YMCA Zumbathon today.

Wow!

So much fun.  7 instructors, tons of energy, dancing, love & happiness, kinda like Woodstock or the E.D.C without the drugs.....hahaha!

The fundraiser was amazing.  My legs are hanging off after our four hour zumba-fest but it was great.  Thanks to the instructors, you are all outstanding and thanks to all participants, what a great turn out & support of the Y Strong Kids Foundation!  You all ROCK. 

Zumba Love & Hugs

Kim 

YMCA ZUMBATHON

6601 N Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV  89131

I'll be teaching along with 

6 other Zumba instructors.  

Come join the party!

SR Boys Dance/Zumba Class

Me and Ms Woo...the Dance Teacher!

I've been teaching Zumba at Shadow Ridge for two years now and I really LOVE it! The kids responded to the relaxed format of the class and let loose once they got over their shyness. I've worked with the P.E. classes for two teachers, the cheer team, the swim team (dry land days) and 7 Dance classes including the dance team. Its so much fun!  This year they added a mostly boys class that was my favorite. I loved all the others so not to take away from that, BUT these kids just had awesome energy and willingness to do something out of their comfort zone (most of them are Hip Hop/BBoys). Sometimes after class they would just start free styling and I wanted to hang out to watch them because they're really good, then I had to remind myself that I am no longer high school age and would never actually want to go back to all that drama anyway......hee hee. This video I took today doesn't show all their talent or their tricks but its still pretty cool so I thought I'd share!

Zumba Instructor Training

On Saturday I took another Zumba Instructor Training but got to take it with some awesome people. Two of my members from LVAC came with me, as well as my co worker and friend Amie. It was a long but fun day. We sat so long on the dance floor, I think my legs and butt will hurt till next week.  BUT we danced and moved so much I think we may have burned 2500 calories.....so its a wash!
Abraham Hernandez was our ZES (trainer) and I learned some great new things from him. I'm so excited for my friends Angela & Marissa to be certified and can't wait for them to teach.

Zumba Wear

I am going to be placing an order with Zumba.com in the next week or two.  If you're interested in ordering some of their super cute and sassy dance/workout gear let me know.
As a Zumba instructor I can pass on a 10% savings to you PLUS there will be no shipping costs.
Check out the Zumba Shop and contact me (by email or in class) if something catches your eye!
They have a sale section.........and who doesn't love a deal?  I've worn their clothes over the years and they are comfortable and durable.  Some of the merchandise does run small, especially the tops.  Order a size or two up on those.  The pants are pretty true to size.
Heres some of MY favs......



Feel the Thrill Racerback $20 (Various Colors) Discount = $18

Flash Spaghetti Bra Top $30 (2 colors)  Discount = $27

Fast Dash Flare Capri $40 Discount = $36

If you're looking for a new pair of shoes for Zumba and other classes, these are the way to go.  I hear they are super comfy, have just the right amount of traction, as well as lightweight and way CUTE! They come in two different colors (black & pink ) and cost $74.95 or with my discount only $67.50.
To shop click HERE

Zumba Certifications

 

ZUMBA CERTIFICATIONS 

WITH GINA GRANT

COMING SOON

 

SATURDAY October 8th, 2011 8:30-6p.m. ZUMBATOMIC 

(to teach kids/teens - Must be certified in Basic 1)

SUNDAY October 9th, 2011 8:30-6p.m. ZUMBA (Basic 1)

Both certifications will be held at LasVegas Athletic Club @ 

1725 N. Rainbow
Las Vegas, NV 89108

To register visit HERE

The obsession begins....

After having my fourth baby, I joined the gym to loose my baby weight.  Kami was just over a year old when I started.  For two years straight I worked out religiously.....almost two hours everyday except Sunday.  I love the elliptical, stationary bike, the ski type machine and I would also walk the track. 
One day I happened on a SALSA class.  My college roommates and I used to joke about taking our hubbys dancing salsa but never got around to it, or I should say never enticed them enough,  so when I saw the class at the gym, I thought "why not?"
Well it was love at first listen!!!  The music just grabbed me and took me in.  A few weeks later the class was cancelled and a Zumba class took its place.  The teacher was OLGA who has become a good friend of mine.  OMGOSH.....did I love it.  High energy, great music, people uninhibited by the movements and lots and lots of sweating going on - whooohoooo!  The addiction began.......
Of all the dance formats offered in the class, Salsa was my favorite.  I didn't know what I was doing, I just liked it.  I decided I would look for a salsa class and happened to find one at the W. Sahara location of my gym.  I started dancing with Fabiola, a beautiful Brazilian who I attribute with teaching me the foundation of salsa dance.  Ive had classes with the Rico brothers at Broadway Hall and dance weekly with my good friend & partner Daniel,  who has taught me so much.
I always loved music and dancing, did a little Irish dancing as a kid in Ireland and drill team in the little town of Alamo, NV when we immigrated but I never knew I could have so much fun working out and dancing until these last couple of years so I say dance on my friends, lets sweat it off together!