Talk to me about zumba

Lozzy_82

I love Zumba! I go to two classes a week with different instructors. The people there vary in age from teens to late 60s/70s and from very overweight to very in shape. Nobody takes it very seriously and most of us mess up the steps a lot but it's great fun. One of my instructors always says that it doesn't matter if you can't follow the steps properly - as long as you're moving you're burning calories! Just wear comfy workout gear (I wear trainers, tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt) and make sure you take a big bottle of water. If you can find a friend to go with then that might make it less nerve-racking at first, but once you're there it will be fine because everyone will be too busy trying to keep up to notice what anyone else is doing :-)

ackeebee

also, the type of shoe you wear is essential. running shoes are not recommended. sneakers designed for aerobics/dance are best.

juscallmeb

i love zumba!
i enjoy it because its something fun for me and different than just running or getting on an elliptical.

if you want to try it, go for it. can't hurt right

cvaneaton

It's fun and good excercise. something different and I laugh at myself cause sometimes I am dacing the wrong way lol....life is to short to get stressed about stuff that should be fun!:flowerforyou:

zumba89

Just go. Go to a few classes with different teacher and see if you like it. Zumba is very hard for someone who's shy like me. Let me tell you with the fun move and talking with the teacher you get to open up a little more each time you go. Just think of it this way zumba will help you open up more, slim down, and be a sexier you. That's just how I feel.

Good luck.

Shani262

I was so scared to do a class myself so I did the xbox kinect version for a bit before trying a class. I also have social anxiety but that all washed away after a few minutes. Invite a friend that has never done it with you and you can be silly together. Make sure get a spot where you can see the instructor. I hid in back because i didnt want anyone to see me and ended up not seeing myself. Also jazzersize is alot of fun too! Good luck!

mamashatzie

Thanks for all the responses!! I emailed the zumba place and classes are only $7, so I will have to go try one out. Thanks!!!