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Hitting the gym, once the go to for muscle heads, it’s now a place many have come to as an alternative to combat depression, for heart health and to learn to love the skin they’re in.

Many of us struggle when it comes to listening to our body. Whether you’re unsure where to begin or simply need a jumpstart, here are six simple steps to get you started on your intuitive journey!

Zumba, whose mantra is to “party yourself into shape,” is an upbeat, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired dance workout that gained serious momentum in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down! We wanted to dive in deeper, so we caught up with Maria David, certified Zumba and Aqua Zumba instructor at The Oaks at Ojai.

When it comes to weight loss wars, the scale seems to be tipped in men’s favor. Why do men lose weight faster, and how can women catch up?

With hit shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars,” dance seems to have taken the world by storm. Gyms and fitness studios have been turning the clubs’ hottest moves into high energy, choreographed classes that are guaranteed to shrink your waistline.