Zumba Gold® Chair Fitness at Uxbridge Arts Centre

💃 Join our accessible Zumba Gold® classes at Uxbridge Arts Centre, featuring easy-to-follow moves focused on range of motion and coordination. This adapted version lets you enjoy the fun of Zumba while seated, with optional standing components for those who are able.

Perfect for those with reasonable to good mobility who want a gentler fitness experience. All moves are modified to suit participants' abilities.

• Location: Uxbridge Arts Centre, 35 Uxbridge Road, Mellons Bay, Auckland
• Cost: $13 Per Session
• Contact: 09 535 6467 or programmes@uxbridge.org.nz

About Zumba Gold® - The Perfect Low-Impact Dance Workout 💃🎵

Zumba Gold® is a modified version of the original Zumba® dance fitness program, specifically designed for older adults, beginners, or anyone seeking a lower-intensity workout. This chair-based adaptation makes dance fitness accessible to everyone.

Developed with consideration for bodies that might need modified movements, Zumba Gold® offers:

• Gentle movements that improve range of motion and joint mobility
• Fun choreography set to Latin and international rhythms
• Social connection in a supportive, non-judgmental environment
• Cognitive benefits from learning dance patterns and coordination
• Adaptable intensity to match your personal fitness level

The seated format ensures stability while still engaging your core, upper body, and to some extent, your lower body. For those with better mobility, standing components provide additional balance challenges and full-body engagement.

Unlike high-intensity workouts, Zumba Gold® focuses on enjoyment and sustainable movement rather than pushing to exhaustion. The emphasis is on consistent participation that builds strength, flexibility and confidence over time.

Regular attendance can help improve your daily functioning, maintain independence, and boost your mood through the release of endorphins – all while enjoying upbeat music in a friendly community setting. 🎶✨