Fun, fast-paced and always different, Zumba is the workout for everyone. It's easy to follow and will leave you grinning like a Cheshire cat when you're done. It gets your brain and body pumping out feel-good hormones, tones up your core and lets you boogie yourself happy. It's like a party — a Carnival party. 

Here's why you will adore Zumba and why it looks like Carnival. 

1 - Zumba doesn't feel like exercise — just like Carnival

Can you enjoy yourself and still make it count as a workout? This class makes it possible. Zumba devotees delight in the fact they don't realise all the calories they're burning in our classes - they're having too much fun. After a long day at work, the last thing some people want is an hour on the treadmill. But Zumba feels like a party — just like Carnival, and it'll bring you back to life.

2 - Hello, fun and full-body workout

The thought of an intense cardio session can daunt the most committed gym bunnies. With Zumba, you actually look forward to getting your heart rate up - making it a joyful way to tone up all your muscle groups. With plenty of hip and midsection movements, your core becomes stronger, and you'll improve your flexibility, too. Ready to party! 

3 - You'll stand taller — it's a confidence question

Zumba delivers confidence in spades. Firstly, it perfects your posture, so you'll carry yourself more confidently. Secondly, thanks to its dancing roots, Zumba also positively lowers your inhibitions and makes you feel good. Every time you master a routine, you'll naturally feel more accomplished, creative and self-assured. And you can share that learning with the world on Carnival. 

4 - Driving boredom away

Leave workout fatigue at the door — it's impossible to get bored with Zumba. We're continually developing new routines to make sure your workouts stay fresh. We do this to shake up predictability, but we also do it for another reason: when your body and mind become accustomed to an old routine, the number of calories you burn decreases. Fresh workouts veer you away from any pesky plateauing. 

5 - The social buzz of both activities 

Zumba and Carnival are perfect places for meeting like-minded people in a high-energy environment. While you move solo, everyone follows them in sync. Even if you step out of line, it's all part of the fun. Better social life is one of the most surprising benefits of joining a health club - read more perks here.

6 - Better for heart health than salsa

Salsa dancing is excellent fun, but Zumba is even better, according to a study published in the Journal of Sport and Health. Due to its higher-intensity activities and intermittent routines, Zumba is more effective at reducing your risk of heart disease, lowering your blood pressure and cutting bad cholesterol than salsa. Bring your salsa and your Zumba game to Carnival. 

7 - Zumba helps zzz's 

People who exercise regularly sleep sounder. There's nothing quite like a zingy Zumba class to pump out sweat and endorphins, leaving your body wonderfully worked-out and helping you sleep into a peaceful, high-quality sleep - just like a newborn. Do you know the feeling after a joyful but exhausting party? 

8 - All levels are catered for

With Zumba, you can work out at your own pace and modify the moves as you progress. No one will ever push you to exercise at a level you don't feel comfortable with, and you'll naturally find that your ability to perform the dances will get better over time. 

9 - It boosts your coordination

Two left feet? Fear not. You don't have to be a dancer to benefit from a Zumba class. The aim is that you're moving to music and having fun, regardless of your fitness level. By learning the dance moves and practising them over time, you'll naturally build your coordination skills. After that, you're ready to go to a Carnival party. 

10 - Move to feel-good world music

When was the last time you danced to pop, Bollywood, Salsa, merengue, reggaeton, belly dancing, hip-hop and African music in one hour? The exotic music of Zumba is stuffed with addictive beats you can't help but shimmy along to. From Shakira to Ricky Martin, there's everything from warm-up rhythms to high-energy bonanzas. Try not to grin. 

There's a difference between flash-in-the-pan fads and genuinely practical workout classes. Zumba has stood the test of time - for the above reasons and more. Health benefits from having parallel activities out of the gym, and Zumba and Carnival were made for each other. Here's why you should conjugate your fitness goals with your life goals.