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Best Zumba Studios In Detroit

The old idea that exercise should be fun is right on the mark when it comes to Zumba, a blend of Latin dance and aerobic exercise. Classes seem to be springing up everywhere, but these five locations are committed to offering the best instructors around, which makes all the difference in these heart-pumping cardio classes.

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Elements of Exercise
2434 S. Telegraph Rd.
Dearborn, MI 48124
(888) 363-3635
www.elementsofexercise.com

Price: free first class/$69 per month/$10 walk ins/$70 10-class pass

Celebrating its one-year anniversary, Elements of Exercise in Dearborn offers Zumba classes Mondays and Wednesday through Saturday. Taught by a variety of instructors, all licensed and certified to teach Zumba, participants may pick and choose classes to find the perfect fit here. In addition to Zumba classes, Elements also offers a wide range of aerobic training classes ranging from turbo kick to yoga fusion. Book personal training sessions, pole parties and ladies' nights for a little something extra at this fun studio.

Related: Best Pilates Classes In Detroit

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Anytime Fitness
23796 West Rd.
Brownstown Township, MI 48183
(734) 675-2447
www.anytimefitness.com/

Price: 10 classes for $40 for members of the club/10 classes at $60 for non-members

Instructor Jenna Hagan has her students moving to the music at Anytime Fitness in Brownstown Township. Though the gym offers memberships, it's not required. Members do receive a class discount, however. Hagan has been teaching group fitness classes for more than seven years and brings her expertise to this new, exciting workout regime. Members enjoy 24/7 access to the facilities. Anytime offers a full range of cardio equipment, free weights and resistance machines as well as personal training, tanning and additional classes.

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Fitness Motivators
Jon Grant Community Center

29260 Grand River
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 473-1800
www.fitnessmotivators.com

Price: $38 for seven preregistered classes/$43 for those who register on the day of the first class

One of the premier exercise groups in the tri-county area, Fitness Motivators takes Zumba on the road and into the community, making it easy for anyone to find a class. At the Jon Grant Community Center in Farmington, Zumba classes attract a wide range of students of varying ages and abilities. Though the hallmark of Zumba is moving the body to the music, the instructors will at times take it up a notch to make the workout a bit more intense, using hand weights in conjunction with the high-energy exercise to add toning workouts for the arms and torso. All instructors are Zumba trained and certified and work to personally tailor workouts to fit students' needs.

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Costick Activities Center
28600 Eleven Mile
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(248) 473-1800
www.debbielim.com

Price: $38 for seven preregistered classes/$43 for those who register on the day of the first class

For a workout with a world-class instructor who is committed to the benefits of exercises, then head to the Costick Activities Center in Farmington Hills for the Zumba class taught by Debbie Lim. For nearly 30 years Lim has been a full-time instructor of group fitness classes, and is undoubtedly one of the best when it comes to Zumba. Though this class focuses on Zumba's basic Latin fusion moves, Lim also offers Zumba Gold, intended for older active adults, Aqua Zumba, which add the resistance of water to the workout, and Zumba Toning, which utilizes weight sticks to provide an increased workout.

Related: Best Yoga Classes In And Around Detroit.

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Madison Athletic Club
2 Ajax Dr.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-0900
www.madisonathletic.com

Price: $24.95 for two classes per month

The Madison Athletic Club offers a wide variety of exercise classes to members at competitive prices. With a unique package of pick-two exercise classes, participants may move to the Latin beat of Zumba and then move on to other exercise programs if they wish. Madison features a 1,600-square-foot cardiovascular fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, and a free-weight lifting option as well. Madison also offers a resistance workout area with 20 strength-building resistance workout stations.

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Award winning freelance writer and photographer Lawrence DiVizio is based in Southeast Michigan and works to convey in words and images the world around us. His work can be found at Examiner.com.

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