Zumba at the NSAA

Good morning!
Due to inclement weather, Merlynn's 9:15 class will be canceled this morning, Tuesday, February 22.

Be safe today!

Hello All!
There will be NO class on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th at 6:30 PM. All classes will resume and run as usual starting Tuesday, May 26th.

We have learned a lot about the Zoom platform over the past couple of months, and have worked out many of the bugs. If you tried our Zoom Zumba classes in the beginning, but were frustrated by some of the technical issues that arose, hopefully you will find that many of those issues have been resolved. We would love to have you come back and join us, or join us for the first time!

We know that quarantine has made it a little bit difficult for some to get motivated to exercise, but according to the CDC, the recommended amount of exercise for an individual each week should be at least 150 minutes. Let us help you meet that goal!

Here are some great reasons to join us...
You get a chance to stay connected. You can see and/or chat with our wonderful Zumba friends before and/or after class using the Zoom "gallery view".

Dance from the comfort of your own home where nobody is watching.

No travel required.

Immunity expert Dr James Turner says that "evidence now suggests your immune system is boosted after exercise". https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/health/why-keeping-fit-during-lockdown-could-really-benefit-your-immune-system-39143196.html

Dance helps improve the condition of your heart, lungs, muscular strength, endurance, motor fitness, and aerobic fitness. www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

"In a small study undertaken in 2012, researchers at North Dakota’s Minot State University found that the Latin-style dance program known as Zumba improves mood and certain cognitive skills, such as visual recognition and decision-making. Other studies show that dance helps reduce stress, increases levels of the feel-good hormone serotonin, and helps develop new neural connections, especially in regions involved in executive function, long-term memory, and spatial recognition. " https://neuro.hms.harvard.edu/harvard-mahoney-neuroscience-institute/brain-newsletter/and-brain/dancing-and-brain

If that is not enough of a reason to join us, or rejoin us, maybe this will be...We miss you and would love to see you!!!

Have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

You silent tents of green, We deck with fragrant flowers; Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Why keeping fit during lockdown could really benefit your immune system ... - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Never before have the nation's exercise routines been so visible, with streets, parks and public spaces regularly dotted with walkers, joggers and cyclists huffing and puffing their way through their permitted daily exercise.

Join Merlynn and Kim for Free Zoom Zumba!

Merlynn's Schedule & Codes:
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 PM - Code: 554 263 494
Tuesdays 9:15 - 10:15 AM - Code: 315 367 743
Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 PM - Code: 976 695 904
Fridays 9:15 - 10:15 AM - Code: 971 477 858

Kim's Schedule & Codes:
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 AM - Code: 988 602 353
Saturdays 8:30 - 9:30 AM - Code: 189 887 362

After you join the class, please mute your microphone and turn off your personal video. Also, click on the instructor box (the video box with Merlynn or Kim) click the 3 dots, and Pin Video. That way you will see the instructor full screen.

We would love to have you join us! 😄

Good Morning!
As you know, all Wisconsin schools, sporting events, and large gatherings are closed or cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We, Kim and Merlynn, feel that we need to be proactive and cancel all Zumba classes at NSAA beginning today, Saturday, March 14, 2020.

These are unusual times, and there are so many unknowns, so unfortunately at this point we can't say how long this cancellation will last. Please be assured that our punch cards have no expiration date, so when we do resume classes, your cards will be valid.

Yesterday Beto, the founder of Zumba, sent out a message stating that the Zumba home office is working around the clock on this issue. We are hopeful that they will provide some guidance on how we can still meet your Zumba needs during this time.

We will greatly miss our Zumba time together, but want everyone to stay safe and healthy!
Take care!
Kim & Merlynn

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No class tomorrow, Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 AM. Stay warm!

Before you get stuck in the house all afternoon and evening because of the approaching winter storm, come and shake it with me this morning. The roads may be a bit slick, so give yourself a little extra time.
Hope to see you in class!😄
Kim

I am still planning to hold class in the morning (Saturday, January 11 at 8:30 AM), but if we get a lot of snow and ice, I may cancel. Please check your email in the morning before heading out to make sure that class is still on. My goal will be to get an email out by 7:15 AM either way.
🙂
Kim

Another fun Halloween Zumba class thanks to everyone who joined us today! It was fun sharing the morning with you, and seeing those fun and creative costumes. 😀

Check out Alyssa's Halloween shirt. Congratulations, Alyssa! ☺️❤️

Save the Date!

There will be no Zumba tomorrow, Saturday, September 14 at 8:30 AM. Sorry for the inconvenience! Hope to see you during the week and next weekend.

Hello All! I came across these photos that I forgot to post earlier. They include a photo from Kim's sister's visit, a very belated Christmas photo, a selfie with Amy, Lora, Carolyn, Kim, and Noreen, and celebrating Barb's birthday with bubbles!