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  • elmadmongoose
    elmadmongoose Posts: 10
    Before getting a HRM, I would use the following website to calculate my calories burned. But yeah, you can't go wrong with a heart rate monitor:

    http://caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned/
  • healthchick
    healthchick Posts: 75 Member
    Hello my name is cece and i have wanted to try
    zumba but did'nt know if i could because i have
    arthritis in both knees and i weigh over 300 lbs
    can it be done? thank you

    I would suggest Aqua Zumba as this removes the jarring in your joints. Also each Zumba class offers alternatives so you certainly could do it, just tell the instructor at the beginning to ensure alternative options are offered. Good luck
  • healthchick
    healthchick Posts: 75 Member
    Before getting a HRM, I would use the following website to calculate my calories burned. But yeah, you can't go wrong with a heart rate monitor:

    http://caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned/

    The web site is super accurate. I used it prior to purchasing my HRM and have found it is within 5 calories. Good luck
  • beebee0925
    beebee0925 Posts: 441 Member
    How many calories can you burn doing zumba? It doesn't show up on MFP?

    You can go to www.zumbacalories.com and they can tell you how much.
  • beebee0925
    beebee0925 Posts: 441 Member
    I love going to Zumba classes at my gym. I hate when I have a conflict and I have to miss a class. I borrowed a Zumba DVD from the library and I loved it. Nothing beats a live class but I think I'm going to invest in getting the DVD's to substitute for when I can't make the class.

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