The Zumba Crew - January

iluvsparkles

Hey friends A while back I started a thread for Zumba lovers to get together and chit chat, and I thought that I might as well start it back up since the chatter about Zumba has really been picking up with the new video game and dvds.

SO - If you love Zumba, or want to know more about it, this is the place to ask questions and chat about what you like or don't like about Zumba!

Feel free to introduce yourself and make some more mfp friends with a common interest! ~Em

Krys_T

My name is Krystle! I love Zumba! I have the DVDs and have going at it for about 2 weeks now. I am definitely thinking about becoming a Zumba instructor once I get to my goal weight. My favorite DVD so far is the Sculpt and Tone...going home to do that and Cardio Party tonight!

Its the one form of exercise that I enjoy doing and it doesn't even feel like I am working out! So excited about this new journey and looking forward to having a smaller waistline and having some fun doing it!

thedeegan4

I am getting ready to head out to Zumba right now. I absolutely love it and the instructor is a good friend of mine.

aimibean

Hi I'm Amy and I looooooooove Zumba!

LorinaLynn

I had one class and liked it so much I signed up for 10 more.

I was going to go tonight, but my Zumba-girls aren't going. That's ok. I needed a light exercise day anyway. We'll go later in the week.

maaalloryy

Hello!
I'm Mallory & I'm a Zumbaholic.

I started in July & I'm OBSESSED! I absolutely hate when I have to miss classes for any reason.
I just got the video game & it's amazing as well!

I can't even express my love for this exercise!

spacecase76

Hi, I am Stacy, and I am a Zumba-freak. I just posted a blog about giving up Zumba for a while, due to time constraints, though I will most likely get the Wii version in the next few weeks, classes at the dance studio are out for a while. Some things are changing in my life so that I may not have to work full-time anymore, and if it works like I plan, I will get cert'd to teach Zumba. I will be back in classes in March, I don't know about April yet.

jewelzz

Justg started zumba wii today,goes alittle fast ,will take some time to get the steps but will stick to it .:bigsmile:

lanie13

I Zumba!

sneakers71

Zumba is the most fun excercise ever! I have been taking classes for 6 months and have just ordered the dvd set - I am totally addicted!

bjc1982

I love Zumba. I finally found it for the WII and use it everyday. I let a couple of girls at work borrow it and now they are hooked too. It's a great workout.

Sugar_Apple

I started the Zumba DVDs before Christmas and I really like it...
Its a fun work out. My favourite DVD is the LIVE one I love how the audience reacts...they are having a blast
I love the idea of this group....

Question: I do not have a HRM so I've been logging the Cardio DVD with the same calories as Aerobics General and the Scuplt DVD under weight lifting ...but for 40 mins it tells me I'm only burning around 175...which I seem too low...so what do you guys use to log the Sculpt DVD???

jmncolts

Hi! I just got Zumba Fitness for the Wii! I posted the below post this morning but it is already far down on the list! Thought I would try again on here!! Thanks in advance for any input! ....

I was hoping to see if I could get feedback from anyone that may have Wii Zumba Fitness and that tracks their calories burned with a HRM??
I realize that everyone would burn differently and would depend on difficulty level and how hard each person is working out but I would appreciate any input so I could get the best guess for me!!
I would appreciate ANY feedback!

Thanks again!

lisagetsfit

I'm a Zumba nut too! I started last summer and am totally addicted. I go to class twice a week, but also have the DVD's and just got the Wii game. I haven't tried the game yet, but the kiddos don't have school tomorrow so I'll get my chance then.

= )

Lisa

Sasha_Bear

Just started Zumba on the WII myself it is a little difficult learning the steps and I often feel all clumsy while doing it, but I love it!

Octomonkey

I've heard of people talk about zumba but I have no idea what it is. Feel like I'm missing out :P Is it some kind of dance exercise?

denise309

I just found classes around her for $7 a class...gonna try it out soon!!!

serinity84

HI!!! I love love loooove Zumba!!!! I got my roomie to participate as well and so far she likes it. in 45 min of cardio party I burn anywhere from 500-700 calories depending on how much energy I put into it to peak my heart rate. Its an awesome workout and I love how I feel like Im in a salsa club!!

diamond419

I totally LOVE Zumba...it doesn't even feel like exercise.. I feel like I'm dancing and having a blast...Then later, I feel the effects!! LOL... Best program in the world!

debrawood

I do Love ZUMBA... It is so much fun and a great work out. Is there anyway we can add ZUMBA work outs to the exercise list? I have been doing ZUMBA for eight days and I can already tell a big difference!!!!

scagneti

We just bought the Wii game and played it for the first time on Saturday. I wasn't impressed with the "training" aspect as it seemed to have a glitch and jumped what I'm sure were some important steps, but the routines themselves were very fun and were a real workout for both me and my husband. We are very uncoordinated and have zero rhythm, so we must look really stupid, but we're moving around, getting our hearts pumping and after three times are starting to get the routines. I wish that they were a little longer (we're really winded after the 20 minutes but I feel like we should go longer to maximize the raised heart rates).

If we didn't look so ridiculous, I'd be looking for Zumba classes in Toronto!

AHealthierRhonda

I love Zumba as well!!! I started taking a class last April at my daughter's dance studio. I was hooked!!! I now take it in 2 other places as well!! I bought the Zumba dvds from a friend that didn't use them and am hoping to get the Wii Zumba soon. I can't dance but through Zumba I am learning to shake things up at least!!

pandafoo

i love zumba! just came back from class tonite and it was a huge dance party. what are your favorite zumba songs (or salsa songs)? my teacher got me into the the song "lo eres todo" by guaco. great band! i'm trying to build up my itunes library so i can just zumba at home and make up some moves when i can't go to class for some reason. would love to know what your fave songs are!

jjcollins83

hi im jessica and im a Zumbaholic also!!!! been doing to for 4 days and lost 2 lbs!!!!

Buterphly

hello I was planning on buying the wii zumba, and was wonderung if it estimates the calories burned like wii fit does? Maybie?

jstlikeme

HI...is the hype as good as it says? If so have any of the Zumba chatters tried the beachbody products like Turbo Jam etc.., what were your results. Thanks

Ty

jjcollins83

HI...is the hype as good as it says? If so have any of the Zumba chatters tried the beachbody products like Turbo Jam etc.., what were your results. Thanks

Ty

Yes it is!!!! Been doing it only 4 days and have lost 2in and 2 lbs.

gcems304

I'm having trouble adding Zumba to my exercise diary. What should I use? Dancing or Aerobics, general or something else?

Thanks

iluvsparkles

Hey everyone! So glad to see so much interest.

I forgot to introduce myself! I am Emily, I am first a mom to twins who will be 1 on Friday! Secondly I am a Zumba instructor and yes, it is definitely worth the hype.

For those of you who were asking and don't know, Zumba is a latin dance based aerobics class that is so much fun. It challenges your body and your mind, and the more you do it, the more fun you have because you begin to learn the moves and can just enjoy dancing for an hour.

As for calories burned - I definitely suggest getting a heart rate monitor if you truly want to know what you are burning. There are many levels of zumba and the intensity in which you dance really affects the calories burned. For example, on a day that I am not feeling well and I do all of the moves low key, I will burn 450 calories, but if I am feeling energized and do all of the moves over the top, I will burn as many as 1200 in an hour! SO the point is, it varies widely.


I just got back from my class tonight and it was great. I am glad to see so many people using the video games, but I definitely suggest getting into a class to check it out. It is SO much fun, and it usually causes great friendships to form!

cookingcriolla

I love Zumba. I was taking a class here in town and the courses are $5 during the week and half price on Friday!!!! It's so affordable because it's in conjunction with the local schoold district. It had to be helping because I lost 15 lbs within about a month, stopped taking lessons because of a back problem and gained 10 lbs back!! Recently got Zumba for wii haven't tried it yet but I hope I love it! For whomever loves guaco song, it's not one our instructor uses but it's a great song!

babygirl16878

Zumba rocks! I got Zumba for my Wii right before Christmas and its absolutely amazing. I have always had a hard time sticking to the same workout after a few times because it would bore me to death but not Zumba. It is so fun I don't feel like I'm working out. I just dancing! I am actually considering buying the Zumba DVDs too! Rock on Zumba!