Starting Zumba need Competition

cmadiso2

I have just purchased the Zumba exhilarate DVD set. I am currently 186 pounds and would like to make it down into the 150's. I just turned 30 on the 13th and I really want to get in shape for me. I am 5'7" and need somene to help motivate me to be consistent with this. I have yoyo dieted for the last 7 seven years since my first child.

Stephcole22

OMG LOVE ZUMBA!!! It's soooo much fun, and you can burn up to 500-1000 calories per class! I started Zumba at a local school with an instructor loved it. But recently joined UFC gym and they have Zumba there too...so I do that twice a week and then cardio other days. You are going to love it!! Keep it up!
Add as a friend if you would like!!

Enjoy!

Vplighter

You go Girl! wait - if your a guy - You go Bro LOL - yeah WE ALL NEED ENCOURAGEMENT - it does seem to make it easier.

Heck if you where close enough I'd join you - I've always wanted to try - just did not want to be seen doing it - when every one else is so much slimmer.

So let me know best way to encourage you!

jimandles82

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you sound very similar to me. I also have been a yoyo dieter, Im hoping to be consistant and see good change overtime, I think in the past I've wanted quick results so I get on plans or diets that are not sustainable long term and then i end up gaining it back eventually. I am in my early 30's and have kids, and boy is it ever a challenge to find the old bod you used to know. Well, zumba sounds fun, my younger sister LOVES it. I think I may have to try it out!! Good luck to you starting out and keep in touch.
Leslie

scollins1982

I can only hope you love Zumba as much as I do! I started with the DVDs at 471 pounds. I became an instructor at 350 pounds and am >< close to breaking in to the 200's a year in to being an instructor. If you even remotely like the DVDs please give going to a live class a chance. The energy and support you gain from the group classes makes it that much better.
If I can stick with it my weight I have no doubt you'll rock it!

Stephcole22

hahaha I am girl! But I felt the same way, I was nervous trying it in public...but once your first class you would love it. it's super easy. You will get it after a couple of classes that's if you try it at a local class near you house. I just went on Zumba.com and looked for a class near me and there were so many. It's about $3-$5 a class. Try it!!! It's more fun with a lot of people...and it's all females.

fishejh

Dvd's are an awesome start, I love them and then I am now in classes 3 days a week and love that even more. Keep it up it will pay off!

tflores

I have been wanting to try Zumba, I have heard it is fun and doesn't feel like you are working out. I have a Wii and considered buying the Wii version.

arelis0219

I have the same DVD and am loving it..You wont believe the amount of energy you will have at the end of each workout..its amazing

Breezy415

I'm going to my first class tonight! I'm excited! :happy:

chi18

I just took my first class last week - so much fun! And a very hard workout. The good thing about it was that it moved so quickly I felt like no one was watching me so I stopped feeling nervous and self-conscious.

For the rest of you who Zumba regularly - how do you log it on this site? I just joined but I didn't see Zumba listed in the exercises.

MrsORourke

I just ordered Zumba 2 for Wii. I've never done zumba before...I'm excited!

Happy Zumbaing! :happy:

adrianswoman

I'm LITERALLY ADDICTED to ZUMBA!!!!! I bought Exhilarate too- I just started MFP two weeks ago this past Monday- and have exercised every single day- Done Zumba all but 2 of those days- Anyways- never in my life have I finished a workout and wanted to do it over again- I L-O-V-E it- and I HATE working out- It doesn't even feel like exercise!!! Best of luck to you!!!

ladyfox1979

I love love love Zumba. I have the Wii Version and I go to Curves and do it 2x a week. They call it the Zumba Circuit. Its so much fun! I'd do it everyday if I could but I got 2 children and a hubby . work full time that makes it difficult. I would love to be an instrucytor but I love my current job way more. GO FOR IT. Its great for burning calories and getting that heart rate pumping without feeling like your exercising.

ready2tryagain42

I love Zumba...been doing it for the past 3 years now in a 50 min class setting..and also in a faster paced 30 min lunch time setting. I also have it on my Wii but I prefer the classes so I can shake my booty! You will love it! It is so addicting.

sweetmelissa43

I love Zumba on the Wii -- have been to an in person class one or twice and find the energy there is much more motivating. However, with my schedule, can't always make it to the class so the Wii offers the ability to do it whenever I want. Both are great options! Have fun with it!

ichorica

I just took my first class last week - so much fun! And a very hard workout. The good thing about it was that it moved so quickly I felt like no one was watching me so I stopped feeling nervous and self-conscious.

For the rest of you who Zumba regularly - how do you log it on this site? I just joined but I didn't see Zumba listed in the exercises.

Yeah it won't be actually listed. What you can do is go to http://www.zumbacalories.com/ that site and put in your information and it will give you an estimate. Best way to get a more accurate number is to buy a HRM!

britaut2

Hi
I love Zumba too, but how are you calculating the calories for Zumba? Are you using dance aerobic dancing? I don't want to shortchange myself.

trenai77

I love Zumba! I have the first work out set, havent upgraded to the one you have yet. But I plan on getting in on a live class soon. I just have to decide to either join a gym or find some solo classes near my house. Trust me you will be addicted!

JEKramNY

Hi
I love Zumba too, but how are you calculating the calories for Zumba? Are you using dance aerobic dancing? I don't want to shortchange myself.

Thanks for asking this, I am wondering the same thing. I love Zumba!!

scollins1982

When I teach I use Teaching Aerobic Class and the claories fall pretty closely in line with my BodyBugg. If not I split between Aerobics general and Aerobics Vigerous. That also tends to fall in line pretty closely.

lisaishotpink

Go to zumbacalories.com and they have a calculator on there based on weight, length of workout, and intensity.

mzhokie

I have been chicken to go to a real class. For those who do the exhilarate DVD's, which routine on all those DVD's is your favorite? Just curious. I have them but haven't tried them all out yet.

rodafer

Zumba is where I started my weight loss journey. It has given me the motivation and encouragement to now try other things like R.I.P.P.E.D and TRX.
I love the way it gives me energy and I seriously feel better because of Zumba.
Add me if you want. I weigh much more than you but am trying to get down to the 160 zone eventually.

liamedwardohara

Hello there
I'm new to this site and feel the same on getting advice.
I'm 34 5ft,11 and weight 186pounds, my ideal weight i want to get down to is 160 and want to burn this within the next 5 weeks.
I have also stated doing zumba at home via dvd and yes it is great fun doing it. I do 40-60 mins 5 days a week, prob look like a fool trying to do the moves but i do sweat like hell when done. Any advice on what else i can do, or is this enough.
Good on all the rest of you guys as well.

JulieRoselovesFreeze

You go Girl! wait - if your a guy - You go Bro LOL - yeah WE ALL NEED ENCOURAGEMENT - it does seem to make it easier.

Heck if you where close enough I'd join you - I've always wanted to try - just did not want to be seen doing it - when every one else is so much slimmer.

So let me know best way to encourage you!

I had the same fear..in my Zumba class, though, there are ALL shapes and sizes and ALL fitness levels.

I thought I would be embarrassed as the only one huffing and puffing in the corner after 20 minutes of my first class, but it was not like that at all...I was able to keep up my first class with just a few short breaks (and no one even notices if you are not 'keeping up' because they are too busy trying to 'keep up' themselves)...and now I have taken 7 or 8 classes and last class I was able to perform at 100% the full hour!!

So worth it...so much fun.

rodafer

Also, I think the zumbacalories.com is a little high. I had a trainer send me with a body bug to a session and it was more around 300-450 when I weighed 255.

JulieRoselovesFreeze

Oh, and btw, I wore my fitbit last night in class and burned 440 calories in 1 hour..and I weigh 161, fyi...

dperkins2220

I have Zumba Party2 for the Wii and love it. However I really really loved taking it in person at the Roc! Its a serious workout-you can burn over 700 calories in an hour!

scollins1982

Also, I think the zumbacalories.com is a little high. I had a trainer send me with a body bug to a session and it was more around 300-450 when I weighed 255.

Agreed! I weigh 303 and right now I tend to burn 800-1000 calories in a class and I would say I teach at High intensity (thank GOD for non verbal cueing!) and they say I should be burning almost 1300. Not so much.

chi18

Thanks ichorica, SCollins, and lisaishotpink! I appreciate the help. And I had the same experience as JulieRoselove at my gym - all ages, sizes, body types, and fitness levels were present.