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Richmade -- My ZUmba + Dance Birthday Party

My Zumba + Dance Birthday Party

For my Birthday this year, I really wanted a Zumba-themed party. I have been enjoying my Zumba classes SO much that I thought it would be nice to share my love for Zumba + dance with my friends.

I am not a great planner so organizing it stressed me out a little bit. Some stuff that caused me a bit of anxiety… Will my friends come to a Zumba party? Is everybody going to enjoy Zumba? Which instructors will be available? Should I request my favorite songs? Can I find a space? What time should I plan it? etc. etc.

After finding a studio to rent and deciding to hire my two favorite instructors (Kim and Miss Debi), the party was on! We had so much fun! My friends who have never taken a Zumba class participated and did awesome!

The party was broken down into two parts. The first hour was all Zumba taught by Kim — songs I remember dancing to were: Boom Shaka Laka, Crank Dat Soulja BoyEl MerengazoIn the Summertime, La AguafiestaMetela SacalaSalsa Bali, Talk DirtyVivir Mi Vida (I special requested this Salsa) and No Wiri Wiri (which might be my newest fave)! Kim had all of us in a good sweat!

Richmade -- My ZUmba + Dance Birthday Party

After our cool down, we transitioned into some sexy Burlesque style dancing — and that is what the heels were for!

Richmade -- My ZUmba + Dance Birthday Party

Below is a group photo with Miss Debi + me + Zumba Bunnies (what we call ourselves because we hop around to several Zumba classes in different locations — and I don’t want to be a Zumba rat)!

Richmade -- My ZUmba + Dance Birthday Party

Miss Debi made us bring our *SEXY* (sexual confidence) out that night.

Richmade -- My ZUmba + Dance Birthday Party

Too much fun!

Richmade Sunday Post Workout Meal: Salad and Fruit

Father’s Day Sunday Morning Workout and Post Workout Meal

Holidays are my favorite days to work out. I feel like the gym is less crowded… Is this true? I attended my Zumba class for one hour this past Sunday and went straight into the weight room for a good hour of strength training…

I’ve been trying to focus on my glutes and abs recently — why does it take so long for progress???

Richmade Sunday Workout

Post workout meal! The chicken and red potatoes were prepared by Richef! As always, yummy! 😛

Richmade Sunday Post Workout Meal: Chicken and Red Potatoes

I prepped the salad and fresh fruits!

Richmade Sunday Post Workout Meal: Salad and Fruit

Crossover Cable Machine at the Gym

I realized when I worked out with Amandabot that I really like the crossover cable machine at the gym. There are eight stations and many many exercises one can do on the cables — with different handles to adjust what specific muscle groups you want to target.

My usual go-to workouts are the triceps and biceps cable pull downs… I also like the lat pull downs… I like seeing my muscles work in the mirror… o___O Egotistical? I hope not — I believe it motivates me to push a bit harder. 😀

I do have to switch it up so I will be researching some new exercises to try out from Muscle & Strength’s instructional video library.

Richmade Workout Session with Amandabot

Mr. Vegas – Bruk It Down – Dancehall Funk class

I just saw artistpush’s post about Mr. Vegas – Bruk It Down’s reggae music video… Which led me to investigate further on YouTube. I found a class I would totally check out.

Maybe one night when I am bored, I will try to learn these moves since there is a tutorial! *Yes* 😀

Or maaaybe… Maaaaybe even take a Dancehall Funk class since it’s in North Hollywood!

Rich-made Asics GEL-NOOSA TRI™ 8

New Asics Kicks!

Something very amazing happened! My Momma gifted me with a pair of beautiful Asics! I had been obsessing over the GEL-NOOSA TRI™ 8 and well… Mothers are the best things in life.

Rich-made Asics GEL-NOOSA TRI™ 8

So far, I’ve worn them to the gym twice: once in the weight room and another time in Zumba! Love how they feel — so comfy and light and breathes well and stylish! 😀

Rich-made Asics GEL-NOOSA TRI™ 8

Is it funny that having new workout gear encourages me to workout even more?

Rich-made Asics GEL-NOOSA TRI™ 8

My baby sister Banana even got a pair of kicks! Aren’t her GEL-FLASHPOINT™ super cute?

Rich-made Asics GEL-FLASHPOINT™

I missed my Zumba class tonight. 😦 I feel pretty anxious to go workout — can’t wait for tomorrow!

Working Out with My Gym Buddy

Rich-made Gym Session with Buddy Amandabot

I had a great workout session with my gym buddy Amandabot last Saturday! We did a little warm-up and got our strength training on. It’s fun to workout with a friend at the gym — that way we can show each other any new tips we learned. Since we live far away from one another, we ave to plan to have sessions like these…

You Don’t Even Know It… Two hours passed and we got in a good workout and spent some quality time together. 😀