Curves of Astoria has announced that Curves Circuit and Zumba Fitness have created a 30-minute class that mixes the moves of Zumba with the strength training of Curves. Astoria residents are invited to try the class free for one week.

All ages, fitness levels and dance abilities can participate in and benefit from the class. Participants work out on each Curves strength machine for one minute, alternating upper, lower and core muscles. After one minute, the music cues the participant to change stations on the circuit and move to an area between machines to do Zumba moves, which tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. A licensed Zumba instructor from the Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN) will teach simple, modified Zumba moves from the center of the circuit.

At the end of 30 minutes, participants have completed one trip around the entire circuit, worked every major muscle group, and achieved an energetic cardiovascular workout. The session ends with a group stretch led by the Zumba instructor.

For information about Curves of Astoria and Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness, call (503) 338-1294.