Zumba on exercise log?

mreymundo2

Hey everybody,
I am kind of new to this site...but I love it already! I do Zumba frequently, but can't figure out how to log it because it doesn't show up when I search for it on the database! How do you log this? I have been logging it as Jazzercise/Slimnastics, but I know Zumba burns more than that! I would appreciate any advice!

Thanks!!!!

Moonbeamlissie

I log mine under dancing, modern, ballet, twist or something like that. My suggestion is to get a hrm but that comes close to what my hrm says after im done

AHealthierRhonda

Here's a site that gives fairly accurate numbers. Best bet is a HRM that tracks calories burned though.

http://sites.google.com/site/z​umbacaloriesburnt/

zml_mom

i just added zumba to my database

cardio_fit

You can log it as dancing

LTRUITT3

You can get a estimate of calories burned at zumbacalories.com. I say estimate because im not sure how accurate it is....And then go under the exercise tab here and add it yourself!! I love ZUMBA!!!

judz46

I log it under aerobics (vigorous)

SageLikeTheSpice

I log it under aerobics (vigorous)

Oh, hey, that's an idea.

It seems to me like the dancing calorie count is low, compared to what zumba instructors say.

SageLikeTheSpice

You can get a estimate of calories burned at zumbacalories.com. I say estimate because im not sure how accurate it is....And then go under the exercise tab here and add it yourself!! I love ZUMBA!!!

I like this one because it has the intensity factor. One thing I have issues with for the MFP calculator is that there's no levels of intensity

sassysunflower

I have been wondering the same thing. After reading your post, I Googled it and found this website that seems very helpful. http://www.zumbacalories.com/

mickeyp1981

Newbie with a question.... Do you have to go to a class to do zumba or is it available on a dvd somewhere?

nz_deevaa

I wear a heart rate monitor, and I do a mid to high intensity class once a week and I don't get anywhere as high a calorie burn as the suggested website says, even for low intensity. So just be aware it could vary a LOT class to class.

mamagooskie

I added it myself and input my calories burned based on my heart rate monitor

arh0117

I have been wondering the same thing. After reading your post, I Googled it and found this website that seems very helpful. http://www.zumbacalories.com/

I used this site too and entered it in my own database. It seems to be pretty accurate since it asks for your weight and your activity level.

Newbie with a question.... Do you have to go to a class to do zumba or is it available on a dvd somewhere?

You can go to classes, but in my experience they tend to be a little pricey. I know there are DVDs, but the best thing I have found is Zumba for Wii (or other game system). It is just like the classes I go to, almost down to the exact routines, and you can do it in your living room. Hope this helps!

mreymundo2

Hi! I have been wondering how you add exercise to your database, and also food! Can you clue me in?

mreymundo2

I go to the classes, but I have read people posting about zumba wii and also DVDs...check it out! Good luck