Common Sense Media Review
By Erin Bell
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Energetic dance fitness game with mildly suggestive lyrics.
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Zumba Fitness Core
What's It About?
In ZUMBA FITNESS CORE players participate in energetic dance-inspired exercise routines by following the visual cues of the Zumba instructor on-screen. Players are scored based on how in sync they are with the instructor. While some players might find the fast-paced dance routines intimidating, a Learn the Steps mode lets them master individual moves at a slower pace until they're comfortable with speeding everything up. Players choose from 45 different classes that range from short (20 minutes), mid-length (45 minutes) or full-length (1 hour), or play single songs alone or with a friend.
Is It Any Good?
Zumba Fitness Core is the third game in the Zumba Fitness series and the first to ostensibly focus on a specific area of the body (the "core" muscles). Most of the vigorous dance routines seem more like full-body cardio workouts -- not that this is a bad thing. Zumba Fitness Core offers 40 musical tracks -- eight more than its predecessor Zumba Fitness 2 -- and they're all super catchy and fun to dance to. Zumba Fitness Core is much more fun than doing a traditional workout, and it's not too intimidating for beginners thanks to generous feedback and an accessible practice mode. In short, Zumba Fitness Core is a fun and motivating way to get active indoors.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the different styles of dancing in the game. Which music is your favorite to dance to?
What are some other ways to exercise and stay active? Do you prefer dancing or sports?
Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo Wii , Xbox 360
- Subjects : Arts : dance , movement , rhythm
- Skills : Self-Direction : achieving goals , identifying strengths and weaknesses , personal growth , Collaboration : cooperation , Health & Fitness : exercise , fitness , movement
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Majesco
- Release date : October 16, 2012
- Genre : Exergaming
- Topics : Arts
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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