Article: Because Zumba is so dang popular nowadays, it should only take a few clicks of your mouse to find a class near you. Zumba founders proudly tout that it'd be easier to tell you the places it's not offered than the places it is. So no excuses! Your local gym, the Y, or area dance/yoga studios should be your first go-to. Zumba.com has a class finder, too! Find a Licensed Zumba Instructor. Only Licensed Instructors can teach Zumba and all licensed instructors are listed on http://www.zumba.com. Licensed instructors who belong to ZIN (the Zumba®️ Instructor Network) have access to the newest Zumba fare -- updated routines, more song choices, more variation in style and the specialties like Zumba Toning, Aqua, Step, Sentao etc. To find out, all you have to do is ask! Since Zumba is so huge, it's all over YouTube and even Xbox and wii. If you're not into the class dynamic, don't have a gym to go to, or would plain just like to stay home, Zumba can come to you. There are literally dozens of titles to choose from between the two aforementioned consoles. And yes, you will break a sweat! YouTube is a great resource, too. Even if you are taking a class, watching a few videos can help gear your mind up for what you should expect and knock that learning curve down a notch. But remember, every class and every instructor is different, though the Zumba mentality and lifestyle remain the same. This is a fitness/dance-craze epidemic for a reason: everyone can do it. And with the different types of Zumba, it's pretty indisputable. Here are the current types offered: Zumba Fitness: This is your standard class. It has high-energy rhythms and distinctive Latin beats that will guarantee you're sweating and having a great time. Zumba Toning: With this class, you use toning sticks. Think of them as fitness maracas for your abs, glutes, arms, and thighs. Zumba Gold: This class is aimed at baby boomers and above. The class is a bit calmer than the standard, though it follows the same basic principles. Zumba Gold Toning: No surprises here, it's Zumba Toning for the wise-beyond-their-years population. A large group, for the record! Aqua Zumba: Effectively marketed as a "Zumba pool party." You do the same (and more) Zumba moves, only halfway emerged in water. You can imagine how much tougher it is! Zumba Sentao: This class is centered around a chair. It helps strengthen your core, work on balance, and steps up the cardio in a new and dynamic way. "Zumba Step": All of the Step toning and strengthening for legs and glutes plus all of the Zumba®️ fitness-party fun. Zumba in the Circuit: This combines Zumba and circuit training. Between dancing your butt off, you'll be doing strength exercises to get an all-around workout. Zumba Kids: For the little ones! As with anything, each class or instructor is going to be a bit different. Some classes will be jam-packed, some classes will be shorter or longer than others, and each instructor will have their own unique style. So if you start a class and you're not crazy about it, try another one before you give it up. You could be surprised how much of a difference it makes! And since there are so many different types of Zumba classes, experiment with that, too! If you like Zumba Fitness, try to mix it up on occasion with Zumba Toning or Aqua Zumba. Keeping your body surprised is just as important as surprising your mind!
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Find a class to join. Or do it on your own time! Learn about the different types of Zumba. Experiment with different instructors or classes.
Article: It is not your fault your parent is an addict. You can tell your mother how you feel and that you'd like her to get treatment, but you can't change her. Often, the only thing that can help an addict is for her to want help for herself and admit she has a problem. If you've tried your best to help, but always end up being hurt or ignored, it's not your fault. Nothing you did made her start doing drugs and you must never blame yourself. You haven't failed your mother or done anything wrong for her to use drugs. Recognize your own risks associated with drugs with a close family history. Kids that have a drug using parent tend to start using drugs and earlier and harder than kids that don't have a drug-using parent. They are also more likely to develop drug disorders. You may feel so involved with the drug problem that you forget to take care of yourself. Make sure you spend time taking care of your own needs. You don't need to give up your social life to take care of your mother. Remember, this is her problem and unfortunately, you're involved in it but not responsible for her. Keep your body and mind healthy, hang out with friends, and do things that make you happy. Don't let your entire life revolve around your mother. Part of taking care of yourself is making sure you have healthy outlets for you to take out your stress, anger, sadness, pain, etc. Being a teenager is hard enough, but having to deal with the stress of having a drug addicted mother makes things a lot harder for you. Engage in activities that make you feel good in your body and your mind. Some easy ways to deal with stress include spending time in nature, writing in a journal, playing with animals, and listening to music. Exercise is a great way to release stress and keep your body happy. Go for a walk, skip, or do some jump rope. You can join sport teams at school to keep you moving. Spend time with friends. One the best ways to bust stress is to surround yourself with fun and supportive people. It's important to have someone in your life that you trust that you can talk to about your mother's problems and how they affect you. It's okay to talk about the hurt, frustration, embarrassment, anger, and fear associated with your mother's use. This can be a coach, guidance counselor, spiritual leader, aunt/uncle, or therapist. It can be helpful to find an adult that has similar experiences to you to talk to. This person can encourage you, show you that you can make it through, and be an example that things can work well for you. It's important to have people to talk to about what's happening in your life and this is really important. If you feel uncomfortable talking with someone you know personally, then here are some hotline phone numbers, and websites to help you out. For family members of alcoholics, check out Al-Anon.org (https://www.al-anon.org). For family members of addicts, check out Nar-anon (https://www.nar-anon.org) For adult children of alcoholics and addicts, check out Adultchildren.org (https://www.adultchildren.org). It can be confusing to work through having a drug addicted mother while trying to be a normal kid, go to school, have friends, and have fun. If you're struggling to keep that balance, it can be helpful to see a therapist. Even if you cannot afford to see an outpatient therapist, you can talk to your school counselor. Therapy can help you find ways to cope and support you through difficult times. Therapy is a safe place for you to share your thoughts and feelings, cry, and be honest.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Do not blame yourself. Stay away from drugs. Keep your own identity. Find healthy ways to cope. Have someone to talk to. Find others with the same story. See a therapist.