You may be wondering if you should attempt this record event (and first of all: yes, you should!)

You may be wondering if you should attempt this record event (and first of all: yes, you should!)

But you don’t have to decide now! Beginning in September, we will organize training events where everybody can Zumba for several hours, practice the choreography, practice following the break schedule, and try out what to eat before Zumba.
Getting a feeling for a good intensity level for sustained activity is also extremely useful and helps you last longer.

We will release the training schedule and booking system in late August, keep an eye out!

But if you would like to prepare for the record attempt, you don’t need to practice for 4 or more hours at a time – any kind of stamina-building activity will help you prepare you for the Zumba marathon!

• Join Zumba classes! You don’t need to practice for 26 hours at a time, and just adding more hours to your training schedule, no matter how spread out they are over the week, will help you prepare.
• Build up your training gradually! You don’t need to jump straight into lots of extra classes or long workouts. Adding a little more activity each week is the best way to improve your endurance while reducing the risk of injury.
• Get your steps in! 26 hours of Zumba is approximately 160,000 steps – just increasing your step count will help you prepare! A high weekly step count (for example, around 200,000 steps) is a good indicator that you’re building the endurance needed – you don’t have to attend more classes!
• Add high-intensity segments to your workouts! Working out at a higher intensity for fewer hours is not the same as building up endurance with lower intensity over a longer time, but if you have limited time, higher intensity segments are a good way to increase your endurance!
• Any weight-bearing activity will help build up your endurance and help you to last longer on your feet. Walking is better preparation for Zumba than cycling because it helps you strengthen your legs and feet.
• Add some strength training! Exercises that strengthen your legs, hips, core and feet can make it easier to stay comfortable during many hours of Zumba. You don’t need a complicated routine – even a short strength workout once a week can help.
• Don’t forget to rest! Your body gets stronger during recovery, not just during training. Make sure you get enough sleep and include rest days in your schedule so you’re ready for your next workout.

Beginning in 2027, we will also schedule more frequent training events, including weekly practice in the weeks leading up to the big event on May 22.