Not bad for an hour long dance party! Ballroom For a 77kg woman, a 60-minute Zumba sesh will have you burning around 680 calories! Whilst a 58kg woman can expect to burn around 520 calories. If you want a workout that feels more like a party than cardio, this one is a banger! Because you are moving your entire body, you’re using a variety of muscles. But as a guide, these are how many calories you can expect to burn in a 60 minute class of each style. The amount of calories you burn is dependent on a number of factors including your body weight and how hard you worked out (of course!). Remember, even the world champions had to start somewhere! Dance Styles and Calories Burned If you feel like you’ve got two left feet and no coordination, but dream of being on centre stage or strictly ballroom – never fear! Most dance schools offer beginner classes and a lot of gyms offer Body Jam or Zumba classes. There are so many different styles of dance to try – so choose one that suits your personality. Not only do you get your sweat on, it’s a great way to build physical confidence and have a damn fun time – I bet you won’t even notice the time passing during these workouts. If you’ve been watching Dancing With The Stars and been thinking “I’d love to do that,” it’s time to grab your dancing shoes, because dance is one unbelievable form of cardio! It’s been a huuuuge challenge for me but oh so rewarding!!