Investigation: Zumba Investigation: Zumba
You've seen them on TV dancing away with their toned, tanned abs but does Zumba really give you the results you want?
WANTING A BETTER LIFE for her children is what brought Natalie Matthews and her husband to our wonderful country from the United Kingdom a few years ago. Lifestyle was what they were seeking, and it is exactly what they found. Living on the Kapiti Coast is proving to be just what they were looking for; bringing up their two young sons and throwing themselves into the Kiwi way of life. From the start the self- confessed group fitness junkie had a vision and a passion for fitness, health and wellbeing. She has spent years in all sorts of group fitness classes, both teaching and as a participant, but she knew there was something else out there just waiting for her. Her vision came in the
form of Zumba, which she has pursued with passion and gusto since July 2010; her own personal weight lose story fuelling the fire. Natalie was 107 kilos after having her son, Sam, who recently turned four, and started working out at City Fitness Gym six weeks later. The fully certified Zumba instructor now weighs a slender 68kg, oozes energy, and enthusiasm and is a fine example of what someone can do when they decide it's time to step up to the plate! Natalie's love of Zumba® is written all over her face. She calls herself a real woman, is not afraid to share her story and wants exercising to be fun. Women like Natalie empower other women to make a difference.
Her drive and passion for her business is apparent, but mostly her presence in her class makes everyone want what she has! It is certainly the best party around! Sue Ayton-Coulter www.zumbakapiti.co.nz
difference. Her drive and passion for her business is apparent..."
"Women like Natalie empower other women to make a
PHOTO TO LEFT: Natalie Matthews instructing a Zumba class. Photograph by Daniel Panter from www.picturethisnz.com
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