JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND –
More than 30 patrons did not have to wait until the night time to get their dance on.
They turned the Chaparral Fitness Center into their own discoteca during the Zumba session celebrating May Fitness Month May 18.
With sweat being visible all over their workout clothes, participants moved their arms and swung their legs to the electric beats of reggaeton, salsa, and bachata music for three continuous hours while dancing to the instruction of the various Zumba instructors who teach the dance class weekly at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland's fitness centers.
Attendees were supplied bananas during the session to boost their energy which helped most of them last the event's entire duration.
The energy boost came in handy for Alice Maldonado who said she was very sweaty and tired after the three-hour dance session. She enjoyed the club-like experience that gave her a strength and cardio workout.
"If you can't go to the club, go to Zumba," said Maldonado, who attends Zumba classes on Mondays at the Chaparral Fitness Center.
Laura Nalls and Minnie Reeves, who take Zumba together three days a week at the Medina Fitness Center, relish taking the class because it keeps them energized, motivated, and healthy.
"I love dancing and hearing the music," said Reeves, who's lost 13 pounds after taking the class for three years. "It gives you energy, relaxes your brain and you learn different moves from taking the class. It doesn't feel like you're working out."
"I love to Zumba for the fun of it," said Nalls. "It gives you great energy and the instructors are great."
Benita Fager, one of the instructors, said the event was energetic.
"(Today's event) was awesome, had lots of energy, and it was hot," Fager said.