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Business Wire
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Zumba Fitness Party Launches Exclusively on Nex Playground, Bringing the Ultimate At-Home Dance Studio Experience to Living Rooms Everywhere
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the active play system that gets families moving year-round, in collaboration with Zumba ®, the global dance-fitness phenomenon, today launched Zumba Fitness Party –a first-of-its-kind family-friendly fitness experience that combines immersive motion tracking with simple setup, real-time gamified feedback, and live scoring–to make physical fitness enjoyable, accessible, and engaging for people of all ages and abilities. Zumba Fitness Party is everything we dreamed of when we first launched Nex Playground–movement, connection, and joy all rolled into one. Share Combining Nex's advanced AI-powered motion tracking with Zumba's signature rhythms and easy-to-follow choreography, Zumba Fitness Party transforms traditional workouts into high-energy dance sessions that are as fun as they are effective. Zumba Fitness Party marks Nex Playground's first IP-partnered fitness experience designed specifically for parents, proving that Nex Playground goes beyond kids' games to become a true active lifestyle choice for families who want to weave movement into their daily routines. Zumba Fitness Party is included exclusively with Play Pass–the subscription that unlocks the full Nex Playground experience. ' Zumba Fitness Party is everything we dreamed of when we first launched Nex Playground–movement, connection, and joy all rolled into one,' said David Lee, co-founder and CEO of Nex. 'We wanted to build something that makes people forget they're working out, and instead feel like they're at the best dance party of their lives. Whether you're a longtime Zumba fan or a total beginner, this experience delivers the energy of the studio right to your home.' Zumba Fitness Party debuts with a robust lineup of 10 classes of varying lengths –including sessions just under an hour, shorter classes under 30 minutes, and tutorials designed to help you learn and perfect your moves and scores. Users can experience Zumba workouts across a wide variety of dance styles, music genres, and difficulty levels. Players will follow the moves as shown by the instructor on screen and receive live feedback on the screen. At the end of each class, users will obtain a score based on how closely their movements resemble the instructor's, along with a breakdown of calories burned, allowing dancers to reach their fitness goals without leaving their living room! Zumba Fitness Party features include: Star Power on Screen: Users can train with a lineup of iconic celebrity Zumba instructors, including Beto Perez, Mauricio Camargo, Gina Wonder, Kass Martin, Dahrio Wonder, and Rony Grateraut. Real-Time Engagement: Gamified feedback and live scoring keep users immersed and motivated throughout each class. Built-in Progression: The experience evolves with each session, offering unlockable songs, dance genres, and moves that reward continued play. Replay and Refine: Players can revisit their favorite tracks and work toward higher scores, with precise feedback on every move to support skill-building and mastery. Play Together, Compete Together: The multiplayer mode brings a dose of friendly competition, allowing families and friends to dance side-by-side and compare performance in real time. Frequent Updates: Zumba Fitness Party offers a steady rollout of new workouts, routines, and music, allowing users to experience one new workout per month. 'With Zumba Fitness Party, we're redefining what it means to move together at home,' said Carolina Moraes, Chief Marketing Officer of Zumba. 'This experience makes our format more accessible than ever before for parents and families. We're excited to reach new audiences where they are and show more people that fitness can feel like a celebration.' Zumba beginners and enthusiasts alike can play Zumba Fitness Party exclusively on Nex Playground with a Play Pass. Families interested in purchasing Nex Playground can find the active play system on Amazon as well as in Best Buy®, Target®, Walmart®, and Sam's Club® online and select retail stores nationwide. Store availability can be found at About Nex Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company's award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities. Nex Playground features a growing library of 40+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, TIME's Best Inventions, and Parents' Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. To learn more, visit or follow the company on Instagram and Facebook. About Zumba Fitness, LLC Founded in 2001, Zumba is the largest branded dance fitness company in the world – reporting more than 15 million weekly participants, in 200,000 locations, across 185 countries. Zumba ® blends world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography for an effective workout that empowers participants to become their best selves - mind, body and soul. In addition to its original Zumba program, the company offers 10 Zumba specialty classes – from aquatic-based to those specifically designed for active older adults and children. In 2016, Zumba launched its first non-dance, HIIT workout STRONG Nation ®, where music acts as the main motivator. In 2023, Zumba launched CIRCL Mobility ®, a revolutionary new program designed to unlock the body's full potential through flexibility, breathwork, and mobility exercises. The Zumba ® lifestyle is rounded out by the company's many consumer product offerings, including video games, VR +MR experiences, original music, activewear and footwear, and interactive Fitness-Concert™ events. For more information about Zumba's programs and products, or to find a live class, visit Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
Business Wire
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Cookie Monster ' s Cookie Factory Opens for Play on Nex Playground
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the active play system that gets families moving year-round, in collaboration with Sesame Workshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, today launched their sweetest learning experience yet: Cookie Monster ' s Cookie Factory. Now baking exclusively on Nex Playground, this delicious and playful puzzle adventure engages children's minds, bodies, and senses through play. Access is included with Play Pass, the subscription that unlocks the full Nex Playground experience. 'From Elmo to Grover to Cookie Monster, these games with Nex combine joyful movement with purposeful learning,' said Tina Moglia, Sesame Workshop Supervising Producer, Digital Production. Share In Cookie Monster's Cookie Factory, players will use their bodies to control factory widgets such as sliders, conveyor belts, claws, springs, and fans to transport and sort cookies from a source pipe to destination boxes. Different widgets utilize different body motions, including jumping, squatting, moving arms, and tilting shoulders. 'From Elmo to Grover to Cookie Monster, these games with Nex combine joyful movement with purposeful learning,' said Tina Moglia, Sesame Workshop Supervising Producer, Digital Production. ' Cookie Monster ' s Cookie Factory is a sweet finale that shows how educational play can be just as fun and active as it is meaningful.' What's cookin' in Cookie Monster ' s Cookie Factory? Family Gaming: With multi-player capabilities up to four players, parents can join their children ages 4+ to work together to solve sweet puzzles and help Cookie Monster keep the nummie, nummie treats under control! Early Childhood Skills: In this fun-filled puzzle adventure, players take on cookie-themed challenges focused on sorting, cooperation, and hand-eye coordination. Leveled Progression: With 30 unique levels that require different widgets and body movements, Cookie Monster's Cookie Factory offers a multitude of new challenges and skills to keep children engaged and active. Each level offers up to four stars, but only one is required to move to the next level–because Cookie Monster believes in extra credit (especially when cookies are involved)! Cookie Monster Commentary: Enjoy Cookie Monster's laugh-out-loud narration and classic one-liners as players play through the cookie chaos. The launch marks the fourth and final game in the multi-title collaboration between Nex and Sesame Workshop. Cookie Monster ' s Cookie Factory joins Elmo Says, Elmo & Abby ' s Magical Letter Hunt, and Move & Groove with Grover to create an educational and active play experience that supports key areas of early childhood development in gross motor, early literacy, communication, and now, with Cookie Monster, problem-solving skills. 'From the beginning, our collaboration with Sesame Workshop has centered around one goal: to support whole-child development through joyful, active learning experiences,' said Dr. Emily Greenwald, Chief Pediatric Advisor, Nex Playground. 'Across all four titles, we've intentionally focused on early childhood skills–gross motor, early literacy, communication, and now, with Cookie Monster's Cookie Factory, puzzle-solving. This final game is a perfect example of how movement-based learning can spark cognitive growth and giggles at the same time.' Cookie Monster fans can play Cookie Monster ' s Cookie Factory, along with the entire suite of Sesame Street games, exclusively on Nex Playground with a Play Pass. Families interested in purchasing Nex Playground can find the active play system on Amazon as well as in Best Buy®, Target® and Walmart® online and select retail stores nationwide. Store availability can be found at About Nex Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company's award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities. Nex Playground features a growing library of 40+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, TIME's Best Inventions, and Parents' Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. To learn more, visit or follow the company on Instagram and Facebook.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Best Family Activities in Chicago (2025): Groupon Awarded Top Destination for Local Family Fun by Better Business Advice
Better Business Advice has recognized Groupon as a leading destination for families seeking memorable local experiences NEW YORK CITY, April 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Better Business Advice has recognized Groupon as a leading destination for families seeking memorable local experiences, highlighting its diverse range of activities across the Chicago area. With an increasing demand for affordable and enriching family outings, Groupon's offerings have positioned it at the center of community-focused entertainment. Top Family Activities in Chicago Chuck E. Cheese Family Play & Pizza - families can enjoy 60 minutes of unlimited gameplay for two guests, two Play Pass cards, a large one-topping pizza, and four soft drinks My Kidzplay Indoor Playground - an indoor play center featuring trampolines, a ninja course, a pretend city, and multi-level play structures, designed for kids aged 6 months to 12 years LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago - offers interactive build zones, a 4D cinema, creative workshops, and a family-friendly ride Exploritorium - an interactive discovery space with climbing walls, water play areas, giant Lite Brite Walls, and creative zones Mother's Day Family Fest by Event Wiz Inc. - a two-day family event featuring carnival rides, live performances, a petting zoo, food vendors, and family-friendly activities to celebrate Mother's Day in a festive setting Groupon has become a leading destination for families seeking local experiences that combine fun, value, and community connection. By partnering with a wide range of businesses, Groupon offers families access to engaging activities, events, and attractions across their communities. Groupon focuses on affordability and diversity and makes it easier for families to explore, play, and create lasting memories while supporting local businesses. Among the options available through Groupon is the Chuck E. Cheese Family Play & Pizza Package. This provides families with a lively blend of arcade gameplay, interactive shows, and a classic dining experience. Offering 60 minutes of unlimited games, a large pizza, and beverages, the package is one of the top choices for families who want to combine food and entertainment under one roof. Another highlight is My Kidzplay Indoor Playground in Alsip. Spanning 32,000 square feet, this expansive play facility includes trampolines, a ninja course, a pretend city, and a three-story play structure. My Kidzplay, designed for children six months to 12 years old, supports active play and social development in a safe, creative environment. Groupon also features discounted admission to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago, located in Schaumburg. The indoor attraction offers immersive LEGO experiences, from creative building zones to a 4D cinema and interactive rides. It has become a staple for families with young builders who want to engage in imaginative play. In Skokie, families can explore the Exploritorium, a hands-on discovery center encouraging creativity through water play areas, climbing structures, and a giant Lite Brite Wall. With its accessible Explorer Pass and family admission options, the Exploritorium remains as a welcoming space for learning through play. In addition, Groupon offers access to upcoming events like the Mother's Day Family Fest by Event Wiz Inc. this May 2025. Hosted in Bridgeview, the festival includes carnival rides, food vendors, a petting zoo, and live entertainment. This event is a festive way for families to celebrate Mother's Day together. Groupon's featured event this season is all about Mother's Day. Its Mother's Day promotions, running April 28 to May 11, features discounted experiences for treating moms. Highlights include spa packages, therapeutic massages, personalized photo gifts, float therapy sessions, facials, and flower delivery deals—all curated for relaxation, beauty, and quality time. The offers span local services and national retailers, making it easy to find a thoughtful gift at a great price. Groupon focuses on supporting local businesses while offering value-driven experiences. This aligns with broader trends in consumer behavior, where families prioritize affordability and meaningful outings. By bridging the gap between merchants and local communities, Groupon continues to offer inclusive options for family fun. For a more in-depth review of Groupon's top family activities in Chicago, please visit the Better Business Advice website. About Groupon Through its local business partnerships, Groupon has established itself as a connector between communities and merchants. Its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remains a core part of its operations. Integrating DEI into every aspect of its business, Groupon aims to create an environment where all employees feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to form authentic connections. Through initiatives such as national diversity campaigns and spotlighting diverse merchants, Groupon highlights the cultural heritage of its partners, contributing to millions of impressions and thousands of customer engagements. About Better Business Advice: Better Business Advice is a business advice website dedicated to helping businesses succeed. As an affiliate, Better Business Advice may earn commissions from services mentioned in the links provided. The information provided by Better Business Advice does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials are for general informational purposes only. CONTACT: Drew Thomas (press@
