Zumba - how many calories

sjerrott

I can't find Zumba on the database to put in my exercise and I just signed up for a 10 week class! Any advice fellow zumba-ers!

kelleentodd

I just put aerobics high impact. Not sure what else to put. Good Luck!

joannalee76

Would definitely love to know the answer to this and see it in the exercise options!!!

hailzp

http://www.zumbacalories.com/

Go here, then just put your own exercise in

sailorsiren13

i use a hrm when i do zumba thats the most accurate way to get through it. Oh and Have fun wish i could do that!!

Crystals422

It really depends on your instructor, how much you put into it, and how well you pick up the moves. A good hrm with a chest strap is the best way to know. I usually burn around 500 in a hour.

Amy911Gray

Zumba calories.com has a calculator!

hailzp

Zumba calories.com has a calculator!

Yup, and it is quite accurate.

JoDeeD

Zumba calories.com has a calculator!

Yup, and it is quite accurate.

I have found that is accurate as well. I usually split the time between low and medium because I would rather under estimate on my exercise and over estimate on my food.

hailzp

Zumba calories.com has a calculator!

Yup, and it is quite accurate.

I have found that is accurate as well. I usually split the time between low and medium because I would rather under estimate on my exercise and over estimate on my food.

That is a good idea. Zumba is a great burn too.

tnfphelan

Zumba depends on how much you put into. I go to Zumba 3x a week and most people in the class burn around 500 calories in an hour with their hrm.

cathleen4h

this is awesome! Thanks everyone

BlJohnston77

I just figured out mine so I weigh 180 right now and at midlevel intensity for 1 hour is 643 calories burned!!!!!

sandy2006

I weigh 184 and use a HRM I average 450-500 in a one hour class and thats coming out sweating like crazy!

SavCal71

I use a HRM. I burn anywhere from 325 to 425, depending on the instructor and the intensity.

SavCal71

Zumba calories.com has a calculator!

Yup, and it is quite accurate.

I have found that is accurate as well. I usually split the time between low and medium because I would rather under estimate on my exercise and over estimate on my food.

That is a good idea. Zumba is a great burn too.

I didn't find it very accurate at all. Way overestimated, according to my HRM.

summertime_girl

I wear a BodyBugg, weigh 169, and burn anywhere from 400-500 in an hour class.

BarbiNay

I used Zumba Calories.com I have an HRM but have not used it yet. I calculate off the low/medium since I can not move as fast as the instructor. I write in what to put down. It is an awesome burn and for me at least I walk away with an intense high for the rest of the day after I go. Just lots of energy and motivation and feel amazingly good.

andiecorbo

Yes, it's about 550 or even more depending on your weight. I just started Zumba classes myself and LOVE it!!! Have fun!!

mebras3775

I add it in my own exercise database

Redness82

I use an HRM, and I've burned anywhere from low 500's to high 600's depending on my intensity if I did a short warm up before hand. I weigh 160 right now. That's why I love the HRM, if I'm being a wuss, I can try harder to get my heart rate up!

sjerrott

Thanks guys - that really helps and I'm excited to try it!