you experiences with zumba?

RockChick1984

thanks to each and every one of you for your input on zumba... all the info given was great, i'm definately goin to order myself the DVD set and see how i get on... fingers crossed..... and keep up the fab weight loss... your all doing incredibly well

julie2downsize

i bought the dvds but just couldnt get into them so i gave up..but a friend told me i should try a class to begin with i was reluctant but i tried and was totally put at ease by an older lady who told me 'dont be shy hen just get in the middle and shake your booty' and i have been hooked since.

mich246

I go to Zumba classes twice a week. I love them! I look forward to them.

I find if I have to go to something that I've paid money for, and I feel comfortable with the instructor, I will do the exercise. Compared to doing excercise at home. If I'm at home - I don't do it. I have tried DVD's, excerise equipment, etc At home I find that there is always something else that needs my time. My kids, husband or multiple other things.
I know I need to set time aside for my exercise at home though, in order to achieve my goals.

Does anyone have any suggestions on this?

chiera88

i love the classes i take at the gym. it's a fun cardio workout, i burn about 500 calories. we have regular zumba and zumba toning which uses the sticks. you can go without the sticks and just use 1 - 2.5 lb weights. the sticks just raddle like maracas to make it more fun...

i also have the game for the wii but havent' tried it yet

Trishkit

I think you really have to try all the options and figure out what works best for you, and what you'd stick with. I ADORE my Zumba classes. That said, it took a bit of experimenting and trying out different classes around my town before I found my preferred Zumba instructor. I've now found my go-to place and have been going there three days a week every since. When looking for a good Zumba class, I look for a high-intensity instructor (ours is a COMPLETE goofball and we all love him), a decent-sized class with good energy and active vocal chords, and mirrors. Some people hate the mirrors. I love the mirrors.

You also will want to figure out where in the room works best for you, during a class. I started out in the back, then moved to the far end but in the front, and now I'm in the middle, right up front -- right behind the instructor. That's where I have to be to put all of my energy into my workout and keep my intensity high. If I'm anywhere but the front row, for some reason my intensity level drops and I seem to lose my mojo. So that's just something to keep aware of.

So find what works best for you. If the Zumba "games" and DVDs you can do at home are what you're comfortable with and you feel like you can keep with them as a regular workout, then that's great!