When grandmas do Zumba

MANILA, Philippines – Fitness crazes come and go, and Zumba is the workout du jour. It is a salsa-inspired exercise where participants dance to festive Latin beats. It consists of a lot of jumping and shaking, and is said to burn up to 500 calories in an hour – just as much, if not more, than running vigorously.

In Singapore, a group of instructors formed a voluntary initiative called Get Movin’ for Charity, where they teach the less privileged, those with special needs, and the elderly. Together, they show that fitness is a gift meant to be enjoyed by people from all walks of life. 

This video shows instructors and volunteers dancing with a group of elderly women, helping them rediscover the joy of being in motion.

Want to join the fitness party in Singapore while helping out? Visit the Get Movin’ For Charity Facebook page for schedules. – Rappler.com

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