Name____Kim Pratt________________________ Course ___Zumba______________
Date____4/20/2013____________________
HLAC - Lifelong Wellness Application Paper
Write a paragraph on each of the following:
1. What did you learn about “lifelong wellness” from taking this activity class?
I learned in taking this Zumba class that working out can be a blast and it’s important to have fun! I really enjoyed being able to workout with my class and peers. They helped me to stay motivated and I really liked being able to motivate them as well. I have been on a more scheduled exercise program since I started taking this class and it makes me feel better about myself. Overall, I learned that it’s important to have fun while exercising.
2. How would you apply this information to your life?
Understanding how exercise can improve my health and well-being makes me want to continue on a regular basis after this class is finished. I’m a happier wife and mom because I exercise. (my husband would be well to learn this for himself also). I have greater tolerance and more patience for my husband and kids.
3. What is your intention to continue to exercise in your life and why?
I am continuing to make exercise a big priority, and making it at least a bi-weekly goal. I will continue to train for races to run during the summer. Zumba is a great cross-training activity for me to do because of the extreme cardio I get from it.
4. General ideas for improving this course?
My instructor was fantastic!! She was full of energy and despite my lack of coordination, she was very patient with me and as a class when teaching new steps for routines. The music that was chosen was totally awesome! I think it’s important to dance to music that is familiar. I get into the dancing more if I can sing along to the music. It would have been better if the rest of the class could have had more energy and was more bouncy. They would burn more calories!
