{"id":29239,"date":"2026-09-15T16:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T16:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29239"},"modified":"2026-09-15T16:23:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T16:23:00","slug":"zumba-at-the-olympia-yes-and-heres-why-its-a-highlight-of-the-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29239","title":{"rendered":"Zumba at the Olympia? Yes\u2014and Here&#8217;s Why It&#8217;s a Highlight of the Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/flexonline\/flex-news\/the-abcs-of-joe-weiders-olympia-fitness-performance-weekendpage-sep-sitename\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Joe Weider Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend is one of those global events<\/a> where many disciplines of fitness can be celebrated and enjoyed under one roof. Many fans go to the Olympia to see bodybuilding or powerlifting or even strongman competitions, but they go home and tell their friends about the great time they had when they took part in a Zumba class in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, Zumba\u00ae and Strong Nation\u00ae have captivated audiences and been an event where people can not only watch but be a part of the action themselves, and they will be again in 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/flexonline\/flex-news\/celebrate-fitness-with-the-strong-nation-experience-at-the-2023-olympia-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Dario-leading-a-group-zumba-class-from-strong-fitness.jpg?w=150&amp;h=84&amp;crop=1&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 280px\" alt=\"Dario leading a group zumba class from strong nation\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\" data-fallback-img=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Dario-leading-a-group-zumba-class-from-strong-fitness.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What is Strong Nation?<\/h2>\n<p>Zumba is what some people think of first when it comes to this event, but that is only one component of Strong Nation, which actually incorporates other activities such as Tai Chi, martial arts, Yoga, Pilates, and others. As Zumba\u00ae and Strong Nation\u00ae pioneer Petra Robinson told M&amp;F in 2023, it isn\u2019t about dancing to the music. Strong Nation actually works the other way around.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith Strong, we create the workout scientifically, so you don\u2019t overexert one muscle group over another, and we have a base beat we work off of. Then, we create the music to support the movements.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The result is a full-body workout experience that will leave you both exhausted and exhilarated. Aside from the music and workout, you will be alongside many like-minded athletes, trainers, and enthusiasts who you could connect with while you\u2019re enjoying the Olympia Weekend. What many have found is that it is more than a workout or class, it can also be a celebration of fitness and community.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:55.36519386835%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Zumba-instructors-teaching-Olympia-Expo-guests-at-the-2026-Olympia-Weekend-Fitness-Event.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Zumba instructors teaching Olympia Expo guests at the 2026 Olympia Weekend Fitness Event\" width=\"1109\" height=\"614\" data-fallback-img=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Zumba-instructors-teaching-Olympia-Expo-guests-at-the-2026-Olympia-Weekend-Fitness-Event.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Strong Fitness\/Zumba\/Olympia<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What to Expect at the 2026 Olympia World Fitness Expo<\/h2>\n<p>Strong Nation\u00ae will be back at the 2026 Olympia World Fitness Expo, and you have a chance to be a part of it. Getting an expo pass at <a href=\"http:\/\/mrolympia.com\">mrolympia.com<\/a> will get you in to be a part of Strong Nation\u00ae and access to all the other events taking place in the Las Vegas Convention Center such as Armlifting, strongman and strongwoman competitions, Olympia University, and more. Instructors will be putting on demonstration classes that you can participate in and push yourself while enjoying the music and camaraderie.<\/p>\n<p>What makes this particular event stand out is that you can take it home with you to share with fellow fitness enthusiasts in your area. There will be courses that allow you to become a certified Zumba\u00ae and Strong Nation\u00ae instructor so you can become a part of their movement as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Olympia is making it even easier for those interested because you can receive a 70% Discount when you register for the Olympia Training Sessions with the discount code: TSZUMBA70 .\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To learn more about Zumba\u00ae and Strong Nation\u00ae, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/strong.zumba.com\/en-US\/class_detail\/0c068ea5-fb89-4cb4-96b2-431da2d3ec6f\">their website<\/a>. You can also follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wearestrongnation\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@wearestrongnation<\/a> on Instagram.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/flexonline\/flex-news\/zumba-at-the-olympia-yes-and-heres-why-its-a-highlight-of-the-weekend\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Joe Weider Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend is one of those global events where many disciplines of fitness can be celebrated and enjoyed under one roof. 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