Anyone Zumba?

padisneyfour

My work site is offering a free 12 week zumba class beginning tomorrow night right after work-so it is convienent and free. I know what zumba is but thats about it.... any insight suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on taking my workout clothes , water bottle and hand towel anything else?

ruthlesswr

So lucky! I loved Zumba back when I had access to a class with a gym membership (I've now dropped that membership due to finances ) Anyway, you really don't need to bring anything special -- just the towel and water that you're already bringing. What kind of shoes are you going to wear? I think I always just wore tennis shoes and that was fine. It depends on the flooring.

bubblybabeuk

Hi that's all I take, I have been doing zumba for about 2 years. I also found that dance trainers are much easier on your knees as they spin and slide better on the floor. Possibly something you want to look at if you decide to continue with it. Zumba is a fun workout, it all depends on your instructor as to how high impact it is. Our instructor is nuts and works us out really hard but it is great, not like exercise at all! It will take you a little while to pick up the routines but just have fun. As you probably know its based on salsa moves, so lots of twisting and changing direction from my experience, recently lots of jumping too! enjoy and let us know how you get on, free exercise is too good to turn down

lovesretirement

I loved Zumba!
After a year of it, however, I developed knee and ankle issues.
Now I do Aquazumba and have suggested to my gym to offer Zumba Gold which is designed for those who need lower impact and less twisting.

NightMagic5

I love regular Zumba but can't do it too often. If I do, it inflames my back from the twisting. I found a dvd which is lower impact & less twisting.

I also like dance trainers. Do take lots of water & a towel. Let us know how you like it.

cybersheel

I like it too but just do it at home using a couple of lessons on YouTube.

padisneyfour

Thanks ladies.... I plan on going tonight after work with a couple of other ladies and see how this goes..... I just plan on wearing tennis shoes but may have to look into the dance trainers...... I have a towel and water too! again thanks!

ruthlesswr

Let us know what you think!

padisneyfour

well did zumba last night with co workers. There were about 12 in class and I really did enjoy it.... not as hard as I thought it would be. I am No expert on the moves but tried them! when had trouble did the best I could and kept moving...it was fun. plan on going back next week too!

ruthlesswr

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! To me the fun of Zumba is that it doesn't really matter what you do (as long as you don't whack into others in the class), it's music and you're moving and it's fun! It doesn't seem like exercise to me.

padisneyfour

I agree....