Opinions on Zumba Plzzz

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  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    I have the Zumba 2 and mayb I shld have started with the first one bc this one is very intense. But I luv the CHALLENGE :)

    Just keep moving and burn the calories. I know its a game & it grades you but remember that point system doesn't count. Its your calories burn. Do you have a heart rate monitor to track your calories during exercise? If not look into getting one. Its a watch that has a strap that goes around your chest. I have the polar FT4. Its an awesome tool.
  • Molly182
    Molly182 Posts: 406
    I tried zumba. It's gotten sooo much praise. I have no idea what the big deal is. Yes, I burned a decent amount of calories, but I hated doing the workout. The instructor was the worst I've ever seen, and although I burned a lot of calories I didn't actually break a sweat. I just thought it was terribly done, and usually I really enjoy dance dvd's. I own at least 50 of them.
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    I tried zumba. It's gotten sooo much praise. I have no idea what the big deal is. Yes, I burned a decent amount of calories, but I hated doing the workout. The instructor was the worst I've ever seen, and although I burned a lot of calories I didn't actually break a sweat. I just thought it was terribly done, and usually I really enjoy dance dvd's. I own at least 50 of them.
    Some instructors are crappy unfortunately. Have you tried the Zumba Exhilerate by Beto @ Zumba.com?
  • myogibbs
    myogibbs Posts: 182
    I go to Zumba class at my gym and it is a decent workout. There are some primadona's in there that think they are all that, but for the most part there is no judgment and it is fun. I am wondering what people think about the Zumba that they sell on the infomercial ...it looks intense & that is what I am looking for. I don't feel like I get a good enough workout in my Zumba class. At best I get my heart rate at about 60% & I burn about 350 calores. There are others in there that just sweat bullets. I try to do as much high impact and keep my heart rate up, but I guess I am still also learning the choreography, so it is hard to go hard when you don't know the moves. I thought buying the Zumba would help me learn the moves while giving me a more intense workout...anyone want to give their opinion on that? I don't have Wii or Xbox (I know, I know...) so that is why I am looking at the dvds.
  • Anewmein2014
    Anewmein2014 Posts: 31 Member
    I have to say that Zumba is a ton of fun. I find it more interesting than just a regular old workout. I have the DVDs, Wii game, and have gone to classes. I cannot wait until my back is better to get back into the swing of things! Enjoy it, have fun, and let loose!!
  • Fierce4summer
    Fierce4summer Posts: 10 Member
    I have the Zumba Wii DVD...so i guess I wnat specifics on that!!! Not ready for a class yet

    I have the Zumba Wii and LOVE it! It's funny because I've been doing the high intensity ones and it said I would burn about 700 calories yet my husband did the Low Intensity and he burned almost 1000 calories! So I tried to switch it up and do the medium intensity and it said I burned about 850 calories. I really like it. I just make sure I choose Full Class so that way it's about an hour workout. I stepped it up and did it every day this week and I'm starting to see my clothes get baggy on me. The songs are great and I'm always soaked after the workout!
  • teresacc26
    teresacc26 Posts: 91 Member
    i do Med intensity but I dont do the full class..but i will try it since it works for U...If U say U did it everyday and see a difference then thats enough for me to try that !!! Thanks :)
  • Meganalva
    Meganalva Posts: 282 Member
    I have the zumba fitness dvd set and I love it :) There are like 6 different dvd's with different routines on them. My favorite is the Exhilirate. It takes some practice to finally get it, I'm not the best dancer but I managed to pick it up pretty well after the 4th or 5th time. :) It definitely helps tone the core. I'm not sure how much weight it would help you drop tho...I'm just toning.
  • cmbarnes
    cmbarnes Posts: 46
    BUMP
  • j1wright
    j1wright Posts: 286 Member
    Just bought Wii Zumba 2 today after taking a Zumba class for a month and losing 9 pounds this month following a low cal diet, zumba, and walking. I am stepping it up this month and doing Zumba three times a week in April and plan to lose at least 10 pounds and hoping to lose 12 pounds in 5 weeks. Sorry can't tell you how great it is but Amazon reviews are fantastic, just looking at those gives me enough confidence that it is worth the investment. Good luck!
  • LANIECE1
    LANIECE1 Posts: 78 Member
    I totally love Zumba! I started in feb 2012 and I have dropped a pant size. I can see my face and body shape up nicely. I totally addicted. I plan to move my days up to 5 days a week instead of 3 days. I go to a studio near my house. I love doing it with a lot of people. It's so inspiring. I have all my family and friends going with me. Monday nite Zumba is family nite and with are going to start a Tuesday nite at a different studio near our home. but please keep at it. I love Zumba!
  • LANIECE1
    LANIECE1 Posts: 78 Member
    Well my cousin bought the wii version, but she now does the classes she says it's more motivating, but the DVD is good to have when you can't get to a class, I'm thinking about investing in one.
  • teresacc26
    teresacc26 Posts: 91 Member
    I dont think we even have a class near me...I wish we did bc id definately go check it out..In the Zumba 2 Wii game it has a 7 day free pass for a class and id go and try it out for free to see if i liked it if it were one close by
  • teresacc26
    teresacc26 Posts: 91 Member
    What do "BUMP" mean ?
  • bfbooty
    bfbooty Posts: 189 Member
    i have the dvd's just recently got and i usually do one if i'm looking for something less intense or add it in at the end of a workout i find i still sweat and get a good workout though but just seems to be a bit easier to do
  • j1wright
    j1wright Posts: 286 Member
    Bump brings the topic back up to the top of the message board because someone new has commented on it so it doesn't become old where no one comments anymore and becomes lost in the old messages.

    Okay I just did Zumba 2 on Wii for the first time. I would have to say that it is similar to a class. If you want to find a class go to www.zumba.com they hold classes in churches. I grew up in a town of 3,000 people and they have a church that they hold zumba classes in so it is every where it doesn't have to be at a 24 hour fitness.

    Pros: to Zumba Wii 2 I think it might be a tad bit faster, I did midlevel and I feel liked I worked harder on the Wii version than I did in class so I wonder if class is a tad slower to work with all levels of excerise levels because some songs are high impact, some mid level and some are low so you get a mix. I got mid level all the way through so I was sweating my *kitten* off.

    I can do it anytime and in the privacy of my own home.

    Cost. I pay the one time fee and waa la I have it always.

    Music and dance steps are same as what you have in class.

    Still fun and I enjoy it

    I am still going to burn tons of calories just like the class

    Cons: to Zumba Wii 2 Class is much for motivational. There is just some sort of spirit or euphoria that surrounds the people in Zumba, it is like going to a club and dancing the night away.

    I am afraid I might eventually grow tired of the music but it will probably take a year or at least 6 months to do so. They mix it up more in class and use songs you hear more.
  • PattyCake123
    PattyCake123 Posts: 156 Member
    I have not tried zumba yet, but I have a friend from college who has now become a zumba instructor after loosing 75 lbs with it. If you have facebook you can check out her class page for her before and after photos, it'scalled Zumba With Lea.
  • gracie2586
    gracie2586 Posts: 69 Member
    I have the zumba for wii it is kinda hard to follow but after the 20 minute class I'm sweating and i figure as long as I'm moving for 20 minutes thats good right lol?
  • Jennie522
    Jennie522 Posts: 2 Member
    I just started Zumba myself. A friend of mine has been going for years and trying to get me to go (she goes to 3 different instructors and gave me the low down on each of them - each one has a different style). I tend to be motivated more in a class environment, and I like to dance. With Zumba, it's pretty easy to lower or raise the intensity, so for me, I think it's a great workout. If you don't like to dance, it might not be for you. Try a few classes, like others have suggested. If you still don't like it, keep trying other exercises and workouts until you find something you like. Exercise can be fun! And if it's fun, you will do it more often. Good luck!
  • atauds
    atauds Posts: 41
    I just started taking Zumba classes a month ago and I absolutely love it! I have a great instructor, she doesn't care if you aren't coordinated or can't dance (that's me!), she just cares that you're moving! She will teach simple steps at first and before you know it you'll be movin and groovin! I use a heart rate monitor (HRM) and I find you burn LOTs of calories. In exactly 1 hour of the class I burned a total of 433 calories! It's made a big difference, according to my HRM my fat burn has increasingly improved. I also find that I have more energy for volleyball and other cardo activities.

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