How to Take the Best Post-Workout Selfie

Show your glow!

You just spent the last hour shaking, twirling, dropping low, and dancing your way through an amazing Zumba class. You’re dripping sweat and your face is tomato-red. You’re proud of your workout and you want the world to know (ain’t nothin’ wrong with that)!

Before you snap your post-class photo and post it all over social media, check out our tips for getting your best selfie ever:

• Don’t be afraid to grab your selfie stick (it’s called SELFIE for a reason).
• Snap your reflection in a mirror ONLY if the lighting is really good (tip: natural lighting, aka the sun, is always the most flattering).
• Your phone’s camera comes with tools, so use them (avoid using flash, adjust brightness and sharpness, and make sure you focus on yourself).
• Use the back camera vs. the front one—your snap will come out better.
• You know how everyone has a “good side”? Figure out your best angle and show it off.
• (Show off your hottest Zumba wear!)
• Strike your favorite dance move with your class besties and use that selfie stick to capture it.
• Even though we think au natural is best, you might enhance your selfie with a filter; apps like A Color Story or Instagram’s built-in features are great (the Slumber filter has been known to bring in the likes).
• Share your best self and let the hearts roll in!
• Use #24Life and #ZumbaSelfie (you might wind up on Zumba’s pages!).

[Editor’s note: Please make sure that anyone else in your selfie knows you’re taking the photo and wants to be part of the fun!]

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