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Zumba
What it is: This Latin-inspired dance-fitness program blends international music such as salsa, cumbia, samba and merengue with fun dance steps to get you moving, shaking and sweating with joy. Find a class near you.What it costs: Class rates vary. But if you do it at home, the Total Body Transformation System DVD Set, complete with maracas-like toning sticks, is $59.95; and the newly released video game is about $40.
Why it's fun: Despite being around since the '90s, Zumba has grown into a worldwide phenomenon practiced in more than 100 countries -- so clearly, people like it. The fun factor is high, the music is catchy, and you can burn more than 400 calories in 45 minutes while learning new dance moves. (Salsa dancing night, anyone?)
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