Zumba fit for Wii, how to log and cals burned?

andreacord

Hey MFP!

I got the zumba for wii for my birthday last week. Right now, I've been doing half an hour of it daily and logging it as high impact aerobics because i don't have a HRM.. still will this make it close to accurate as calories burnt?

asallen7

Or you could log in under dance (modern,twist). I use a heart rate monitor when i do it though. FUN game!

micnic

I don't know about the Zumba Fit but I take a Zumba class at my local fitness center. I use the "dance, ballroom, fast" to log my Zumba workout. Not sure how accurate it is though. I'm hoping to get me a HRM soon to get a more accurate number.

Sasha_Bear

I would use the modern dance one also, that's what I did until I got the hrm.

abra526

I've been thinking about getting that game for my Wii to do on the days that I can't drive into town to go to a live Zumba class. Was it worth it?

dlaplume2

I would use the modern dance one also, that's what I did until I got the hrm.

just out or curiosity, how accurate was the modern dance calculation compared to your HRM?

andreacord

I thought it was worth it. Some people have told me they don't like it because they found it confusing, but if you already take zumba you should be familiar with the steps and find it fine. The only drawback is i have it for wii because nobody uses the wii in my house, so I get to take it when I move out. I would have rathered the kinect version because the zumba strap is a bit cumbersome and the kinect would hold you more accountable for following the steps correctly.