Zumba

Whitney080

Hello all!(:

I was wondering if Zumba really works..

I'm getting it soon and wanted to know because I want to kick the weight-loss off and shoo that flab away!! Is there anyone out there that has had success with it? If so I would love to hear from you!

Kekibird

I'd do a search in the forums about Zumba. There are a lot of threads about it.

It's a lot of fun if you like to dance.

TexasNurseMom78

I Zumna once or twice a wek and according to the database it burns about 420 cal/hr. I think that is pretty good. And it is super fun. I use it to sub for my other cardio stuuf so I dont get bored. i go to a class at my gym, so i am not sure about the videos or anything like that.

mikesnwgirl

I love ZUMBA!! I go to a class 3 times a week and walk 2 days a week It's working for me. I feel toned and in great shape already! I just started going in May. Along with a healthy diet I have lost 35lbs already!!! Good luck I know you'll love it.

charitylove

I tried Zumba for Wii once. It is basically aerobics set to Latin music. I am personally 2 left feet when it comes to aerobics and dance, so I wasn't that impressed. Ask me again this winter when it rains for 5 months straight (I live in Portland, Oregon).

mommy2b2

I have never done the DVD's but I have been going to Zumba classes at my gym 2-3 times a week and it is by far my most favorite workout. Zumba is all I did for months and I have dropped a ton of weight along with counting calories. It is so much fun!!

Whitney080

Thank you guys! I'm looking forward to trying the DVDs ! (:


Good luck on all your journeys! ^^

zml_mom

I love zumba I usually go about 2-3 times a week

I will say that the database is not really correct in the calories burned because as I loose more weight I burn less calories

I started out easily burning 600-700 in each class and now I am between 400-450

wozzy38

Zumba looks like fun! I am thinking about trying it too...

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angel79202

I take Zumba 4 days a week then do other classes, according to my HRM I burn anywhere from like 450-650..it's so great!

kaylurzz

I love Zumba! It's a fun way to burn a LOT of calories.

KimmyEB

I tried Zumba for Wii once. It is basically aerobics set to Latin music. I am personally 2 left feet when it comes to aerobics and dance, so I wasn't that impressed. Ask me again this winter when it rains for 5 months straight (I live in Portland, Oregon).

I can't dance, either. I mean, I REALLY cannot dance. whatsoever. But I love Zumba!! It's so fun.

You can burn a TON of calories doing Zumba, which I love.

DarcieC2389

The calories burned per hour would depend on how many minutes and the intensity. I burn 800-1000 cal. with heart rate monitor for a 60 min. class. I go twice a week.

lipglossjunky73

It has gotten me in ok shape. I wouldn't say it was the exercise that really got the weight off for me. But it's a great start!