Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Fabulous ladies, it’s a new year and the time has come to celebrate your new heart healthy goals for 2019. Did you know heart disease is the number one killer of women — just like men?

So why don’t we ever talk about it? Bring your sister, friend or co-worker to the first ever Zumba for the Heart event at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and find easy ways to give some TLC to your heart. This event will bring inspiration, motivation and improved health for a new and improved you!

What is Zumba? Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music. The Zumba for the Heart routine is considered low to mid-impact aerobics for beginners to the advanced.

Why is It Important? “42.7 million women in the U.S. are living with heart disease right now. That’s compared to 2.9 million women who are living with breast cancer. Women need to know about their heart risk. Women with heart disease are underdiagnosed and undertreated.” — Martha Gulati, MD, MS

Event Details and Agenda

Agenda:

• 9:00–10:00 a.m.: Event check-in, light refreshments and blood pressure screenings.
• 10:00–11:15 a.m.: Zumba lesson.
• 11:15–11:50 a.m.: Cool down, refreshments and socializing.
• 11:50 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Heart to Heart empowerment discussion with Dr. Martha Gulati, division chief of Cardiology at the college.

Details:

• Participants are encouraged we wear athletic gear and sneakers.
• Free parking is provided in the University of Arizona Parking Lot 10002, located in the NE corner of Van Buren and 7th Streets.
• Campus map (PDF).
• Participants should be 13 years or older; those under 18 need a parent or chaperone to attend University functions.
• This educational event is open to everyone — especially women — to learn about the risks of heart attacks and stroke.
• Dr. Gulati encourages women to watch her four-part Heart to Heart video series that’s full of tips, advice and charm — all designed to bring awareness to heart disease.

This heart healthy event is organized by the UA College of Medicine – Phoenix and the Phoenix Chapter of the Links. It is made possible with funds from the Red Dress Cocktail Party, which returns April 3, 2019!