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KIRKSVILLE, MO. -- It’s an exercise that has been taking over the world! It’s called Zumba.

KTVO headed to the Adair County YMCA in Kirksville to join a Zumba class Wednesday morning.

Zumba is a program that is taught in gyms and studios to millions of Zumba enthusiasts all around the globe.

A local class instructor said this is a good class to take if you want to have fun losing weight and stay in shape.

“Well, it’s a Latin based dance exercise program, but since it started it’s kind of expanded,” Erica Sterup said. “It’s just a good dance work out that included a lot of world music and hip hop music and it’s a good way to get some exercise.”

The Zumba classes at the Y are generally 50 minutes. And, you don't have to be a dancer to join!

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