They've Got Zumba Fever

They took matters into their own hands.

After a simple DVD purchase a group of HHSA employees in Escondido were able to continue their Zumba-filled quest to Live Well uninterrupted.

The County’s Department of Human Resources began offering Zumba, Boot Camp and yoga classes for employees recently, but those classes took a break during the month of July and this group of employees wanted to quench their thirst for Zumba.

Elvie Bernales, a principal administrative analyst, decided to take action so she went out and purchased a Zumba DVD.

“We like Zumba here and wanted to continue the momentum,” she said. “A lot of people got excited that we were doing this and signed up to work out with us.”

They’ve even inspired HHSA employees in Oceanside to start a Zumba class using a DVD.

The County-sponsored Zumba lessons were taking place once a week on Wednesdays, but the employees got even more ambitious. They work out with their DVD twice a week – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 at the North Inland Administration building.

“It’s a really good workout,” said Bernales. “It’s a fun way of getting fit.”

Even though the County-sponsored classes resumed last week, the DVD-fueled group is continuing as a complement.

According to Bernales, the group will work out with the instructor once a week and a second day with their DVD.

“It’s like were a Zumba family now,” said Bernales. “The more I do it, the more fit I get.”