Hello, I’m Helen (Lakin) and you might say I’m a bit of a Zumbaholic!

I took my first Zumba Dance Fitness class as a student nearly 11 years ago and immediately became hooked.  The music was upbeat and made me feel good, the steps were soon learned after a couple of classes and I was exercising and burning calories without actually realising it, as I was having so much fun.  I finally found a style of cardio-vascular exercise that I actually enjoyed! I remained a dedicated (four times a week) student for many years and then in 2017 I decided to take my Zumba Licence, which I achieved the same year.  That enabled me to teach classes of my own.

Zumba is for everyone  – all ages and abilities.  The beauty of Zumba is that every move can be adapted to suit individuals.  We are all different, for example some of us have knee problems, others back problems, some may have a touch of vertigo and the lucky ones hopefully will be fighting fit!  But whatever your level of ability and fitness, Zumba will allow you to enjoy the music and move within your own capabilities – there is always an alternative to every move to make sure it works for you.  I know he wouldn’t mind me mentioning, that I have a gentleman who is 85 years young who attends my Zumba classes at a local Gym 3 times a week, he loves the classes and everyone loves him!  So age should certainly not be a barrier to exercising.