Does Zumba actually work?

autumnridge

On YouTube, go to John Drury dance. He was 400+ truck driver who decided it was time to do something and joined a zumba class, losing 100#. He is 6'5" tall and looks really good. He filmed several dance workouts and when he is home, leads classes in his basement for friends and family to work out.

giovanna1968

i did classes for two years and i miss it. it was the most fun exercise i ever did (next to being outdoors) and it does get you in shape. a great form of cardio. classes are always more fun.

ktownchik2005

I've never been to the classes but I have the Zumba workout for the Wii. For me it depends on the length. If I just do the 20 minute class then it's really only for the cardio. But after the 45 minute one my legs are burning, my sides are aching and I'm pretty much dead on my feet. I can't tell you for sure if it helps with definition because I do a lot of other exercises so I'm not sure what's responsible. But I love Zumba and would recommend it for anybody:)

nmb0717

Oh, IT WORKS! I've lost 74 lbs doing mostly Zumba (just started adding in bootcamp and weight training within the last few months). Find a high intensity instructor who suits your style and you won't even realize that you've burned 750 cals in an hour long class. Try different instructors until you fall in love with one! I can't vouch for the video game Zumba though.

IowaJen1979

I LOVE Zumba!!!! It is the only workout I do regularly and I love it. When I first started I could make it through the whole class but had to take out some of the jumps, etc. Now, after going 5 times a week for 12 weeks, I can make it through the whole class without modifying. I like going to classes rather than doing it at home because the enthusiasm of the instructor and others in the class encourages me to really push myself. And they change up the songs so you can't get bored. I am BEAT by the end of the class! Since staring Zumba five times a week I have lost almost 33 pounds. It does work!

I am lucky if my instructors leave a 10 second gap to grab water. They would be HORRIFIED by hearing about someone leaving such big gaps in between songs.

iluvsparkles

I am lucky if my instructors leave a 10 second gap to grab water. They would be HORRIFIED by hearing about someone leaving such big gaps in between songs.

10 seconds or so is also how I teach my class...a break any longer than that, and not only does your heart rate start to come down, but your muscles start to sieze up, especially after a really high intensity song! Ouch! I definitely suggest jumping jacks or something for anyone who's class has large gaps...maybe if you do it enough, the instructor will catch the hint!

I also wanted to share this photo collage I put together of the progress I made (88lbs down!) teaching Zumba after twins! It really does work, you just have to do it every day!

MikeCback

As long as you actually keep moving during the whole workout at home you'll def notice some improvement in the target areas. I got the target zones DVD set at fitness rebates - http://www.fitnessrebates.com/10-exhilarate-target-zones-zumba-bundle/ It's a pretty good workout

dianek53

Zumba does everything it says it will do whether you do at home or at the gym as long as you keep moving and drink plenty of fluids you will start to see results in a few weeks. Plus it is fun to do especially at the gym as you meet people and have fun together as Zumba is a fun workout. Enjoy and just have fun

eldamiano

It works very well in regards to taking your money for an organised mess-around that you could do by yourself.

Much better use the fitness videos online on Youtube and the like for free.

starrylioness

I do Zumba though I wasn't focusing on any specific target areas on my body. It has helped me to lose weight. I like it!

AA1ex

Love it! Classes, dvds, or the interactive video games, it's all great. Remember though one is only going to get from it the effort they put towards it and diet always matters