The Zumba Crew - January

KateWatchy

I have just started Zumba and LOVE it!!!!! Anybody now how to put it in you exercise diary?

dap9697

I did my weigh in and lost 3 lbs this week! I've been doing my Zumba every day and love the results. I already have a lot more energy. What is everyone's favorite type of dance? I love the Reggaeton and Flamenco.

drmblh98

Ok please explain to me what HRM is...my brain is not registering that...I do Zumba videos in my home but never know how to log it in my diary...Can anyone help with that?

Frozenmango

Ok please explain to me what HRM is...my brain is not registering that...I do Zumba videos in my home but never know how to log it in my diary...Can anyone help with that?

Hey there, HRM is referring to a Heart Rate Monitor. A handful of MFPers have gotten one to help keep more accurate track of how many calories they're burning when they exercise. It's a great one for Zumba since what people burn while doing it varies quite a bit.

And my favorite type of dance is the reggaeton and samba, reggaeton cuz thats when I get to breath for a minute lol

KadieA

I love ZUMBA! I'll be looking for classes soon since my hours will change. Tried it in Ohio and fell in love!

KadieA

just started Zumba today. i am very uncoordinated... so im a little discouraged but im gonna try and stick with it

Stick with it. The first time I tired it I was kinda uncoordinated too but thats normal because you don't know the steps. Don't give up on it!

Corazon84

I have one question. Is there any new Zumba videos. I would like to get more variety in my dvd collection of zumba. I have done it for a list for 4 month and I enjoy it.

girl_brett

I bought the Zumba game for the Xbox 360 Kinect! I LOVE IT! I look forward to when i'm able to do it, which is pretty much everyday!

lynn12

Just started zumba wii on Sunday, it goes alittle fast ,I didn't think I had 2 left feet but after trying to learn the steps I know I have two left feet , it take some time to get the steps but will stick to it

muth3rluvx2

Quiero bailar Zumba!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, alot with the Wii or videos - am I the only one with the PS3 Move version?

The one thing I can say from doing both a couple of classes and the "game" is that classes totally kick your butt alot more! Or at least, the one I like to go to on the rare occasions that I can does. I can't move for days after! The game isn't quite that intense. At least, not yet.

PS3 has severel levels: 20 minute 1, 2, & 3 (beginner, Intermediate & expert - sometimes up to level 4), and 45 minutes and my guess is that there might be a 60 or 90 minute version as well that I haven't yet opened up (as a game, you have to pass all the levels before more will be available to use!).

I love the instructor a friend of mine found - she's *awesome* - the only downside is that where she holds class is about a 40-50 minute drive from me. :-( All other classes are extremely expensive. Otherwise, I'd be going as much as I possibly could manage. Which is why I got the PS3 Move bundle & Zumba for christmas. :-D

melbreehutch

I just found this website so I am looking for support. I am very excited to try zumba for the first time. my class is in 2 hours. Any advice?

kittymacraw

Hey there, Zumba junkie to as well have DVDS as well as go to Zumba classes...now I just have to
cut my food intake...lol but love ZUMBA

iluvsparkles

I'm with muth3rluvx2 in that the class seems to really kick my butt more than the dvd's & video games, but that doesn't mean those don't work. I just think that it is more likely that you will really do the moves harder in a class with an instructor to mimic.

melbreehutch - sorry I didn't see your message in time...how did class go?!

For those with coordination issues - stick with it, I PROMISE it gets easier as you get used to the steps, and then it just becomes an all-out BLAST!

chiccaroline

I just found this website so I am looking for support. I am very excited to try zumba for the first time. my class is in 2 hours. Any advice?

I'm probably too late to give you advice for your first class, but relax and just get into the swing of it. Don't worry about whether or not you're getting all the steps right straight away and most importantly, have fun!

hooah_mj

@ Corazon84

I have one question. Is there any new Zumba videos. I would like to get more variety in my dvd collection of zumba. I have done it for a list for 4 month and I enjoy it.

Barnes & Noble has a couple of interesting DVDs with titles like Latin Workout or Latin Dance Aerobics....the name Zumba is copyrighted....naturally, you can order Zumba Dance they're all over the Exercise channels...

Good Luck

hooah_mj

My Zumba instructor cranked up her routine another notch today...wow, what a tremendous workout!
I love that she uses several moves from the Zumba Wii...I almost look like I know what I'm doing :laugh: just gotta stay out of the mirror boy is that scary!

jayandjay

How do you log your Zumba exercise - I put mine under dance was that correct?

Sunny_Skies

I love Zumba! I attend classes 2 days a week at my college rec center.

^I log my Zumba classes in as general aerobics....is that correct?

alw2007

I was wondering the same thing Sunny_Skies. I always log it as general aerobics, but is there something else it should be logged under?

ajinks7

Quiero bailar Zumba!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, alot with the Wii or videos - am I the only one with the PS3 Move version?

The one thing I can say from doing both a couple of classes and the "game" is that classes totally kick your butt alot more! Or at least, the one I like to go to on the rare occasions that I can does. I can't move for days after! The game isn't quite that intense. At least, not yet.

PS3 has severel levels: 20 minute 1, 2, & 3 (beginner, Intermediate & expert - sometimes up to level 4), and 45 minutes and my guess is that there might be a 60 or 90 minute version as well that I haven't yet opened up (as a game, you have to pass all the levels before more will be available to use!).

I love the instructor a friend of mine found - she's *awesome* - the only downside is that where she holds class is about a 40-50 minute drive from me. :-( All other classes are extremely expensive. Otherwise, I'd be going as much as I possibly could manage. Which is why I got the PS3 Move bundle & Zumba for christmas. :-D

ajinks7

Quiero bailar Zumba!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, alot with the Wii or videos - am I the only one with the PS3 Move version?

The one thing I can say from doing both a couple of classes and the "game" is that classes totally kick your butt alot more! Or at least, the one I like to go to on the rare occasions that I can does. I can't move for days after! The game isn't quite that intense. At least, not yet.

PS3 has severel levels: 20 minute 1, 2, & 3 (beginner, Intermediate & expert - sometimes up to level 4), and 45 minutes and my guess is that there might be a 60 or 90 minute version as well that I haven't yet opened up (as a game, you have to pass all the levels before more will be available to use!).

I love the instructor a friend of mine found - she's *awesome* - the only downside is that where she holds class is about a 40-50 minute drive from me. :-( All other classes are extremely expensive. Otherwise, I'd be going as much as I possibly could manage. Which is why I got the PS3 Move bundle & Zumba for christmas. :-D

I have the PS3 version and I like it a lot. I haven't progressed past expert but I'm learning the steps so I can participate in the class at the gym.

bullriderswife08

I just ordered the Zumba DVDs today!!! Im so stoked! Can not wait to get them. I have never been to a class or anything but I hear tremendous things. Im sure the second I get them, I will try it out! EXCITED♥♥♥

loupammac

Zumba is super fun My housemate and I used to do it when we lived together. I'm planning on attending the class tomorrow morning at my gym. It really helps if you have a great instructor who gets really into it and if the steps aren't too confusing! I'm also hoping that one day when my boyfriend and I buy a Wii, that I'll pick up the video game but I don't think a game could ever compare to the fun of being in class

Sugar_Apple

I havent Zumbaed all week...need to get some motivation but it so cold on mornings :noway:

lovetowrite73

I have one question. Is there any new Zumba videos. I would like to get more variety in my dvd collection of zumba. I have done it for a list for 4 month and I enjoy it.

They're currently filming new DVDs. Not sure when they're coming out though.

iluvsparkles

So I have gotten into the habit of eating past my calorie limit on days that I have Zumba because I typically burn 700-800 calories. It would be impossible for me to eat them all back before bed if I didn't. But today, class was cancelled due to a coming snow storm so now I am stuck with no calories and no zumba! Time for me to get my butt in gear and do something else so I can have dinner!

M_lifts

love zumba! been going since last june and am addicted! go to a class once a week and do the dvds at home. like the dvd but i dont think you can beat the atmosphere in a zumba class.

iluvsparkles

ABOUT LOGGING ZUMBA CALORIES -
It varies for everyone. The best bet is to get a heart rate monitor with a chest strap. If you want an average, I would say about 400-500 calories per hour, but if you really amp it up it can be as much as 1200 calories per class. It varies so widely for everyone because of different body types and intensity levels.

muth3rluvx2

On calories:

I guesstimated mine initially by taking what the typical averages were (600-800 per hour, I think), considering how I've felt during other intense workouts and the calories burned in those (ie: Shred), my height & weight (5'1", 135#) and figured I was probably somewhere in the middle around 700 cals per hour (something like 10 cals a minute, I think is what it worked out to).

I got my HRM last week and lo & behold - my guesstimate was dead on. When I input the first 20 minutes with my HRM, it matched exactly what I had created for Zumba here. Of course, it tweaks each time by a good 5-10 cals, but I think it's pretty accurate all considered.

Caveat: this is for the at home version. I will be wearing my HRM when I go to class as I anticipate that will be a higher burn. For one, it's a 90 minute class (I can't get through the whole thing) and second, it's just a ton more intense than at home. So, although I figured my calorie burn at home correctly, I have no clue what it'll be in class. If I had to guess though, I'm going to propose it'll be about 900 for the whole class (taking into account I can't get through the entire 90 minutes - I'd say closer to 1200 if I could).

punkinbeanie

Im addicted to zumba!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!