WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON ZUMBA??

maenightowl
maenightowl Posts: 11
in Fitness and Exercise
Who has it? Do you like it? Where to get it? And how (if possible) to get the DVD free?


Thanks ^_^
~ Mae♥
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  • Plates559
    Plates559 Posts: 869 Member
    100's of BETTER exercises for building a beautiful and fit body.
  • PhoenixRising7
    PhoenixRising7 Posts: 194 Member
    I love Zumba. It's not the only exercise I do, but it's certainly the most fun, and it burns a ton of calories.

    I don't use the DVDs, so I can't comment on that. I do take a class, and I also use the Zumba Fitness Rush game for xbox. If you can find a reasonably priced class in your area, you should definitely try it out. If money is an issue, you can find tons of Zumba workouts on Youtube for free.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    I personally wouldn't be caught dead in a Zumba class. That said, if it gets people moving then that's a good thing - but, there are certainly more effective ways to get fit...
  • Amcolecchi
    Amcolecchi Posts: 260 Member
    Love zumba! I am certified to teach zumba! You will burn lots of calories and definitely work up a sweat. Visit a local gym or dance studio. If you are nervous look up some dances on youtube to get familiar with the moves :)
  • dreams88
    dreams88 Posts: 17
    Zumba is good.. A lot of fun but still productive. It burns a lot of calories and causes you to sweat a lot..
  • hrshygrl00
    hrshygrl00 Posts: 66 Member
    I absolutely love it.
    My friend put me on to it about three years ago. It's one of the only exercises I do, and I aim for twice a week.
    I take classes in my town. I've never used the DVD, but I do also have the game for the Wii and like that too. But there's nothing like a live class.
    I lost about 25 lbs on it last year, so I'm trying to get more classes in again.
  • mom2faitj
    mom2faitj Posts: 51 Member
    Love Zumba! I have the Wii set but would love to own the dvd's. Did it with a friend with her dvd set and it does work! Adds a little fun to the routine!
  • BreakingUpWithObesity2013
    BreakingUpWithObesity2013 Posts: 276 Member
    LOVE IT!! However I only like it at a class....the energy of the room keeps you going and if your at home you can get bored...
  • sunnyskyjb
    sunnyskyjb Posts: 258 Member
    Love it!! We have a great instructor who does a really challenging hour workout. Fun, and with darkness except for party lights too! If you have the right instructor, it's awesome!!
  • Lyssa62
    Lyssa62 Posts: 930 Member
    paying no attention to the nay sayers... My first class starts TONIGHT and I'm super excited. I have seen the prior class and their results and I'm all in!!!

    it's costing me $18 for 6 weeks of class and I am expecting to spend the 7th week's 18$ on a smaller size pair of jeans.
  • WendyFitMomCHANGED
    WendyFitMomCHANGED Posts: 311 Member
    LOVE Zumba!! I've done Zumba for over 3 years now. Have the Wii game but prefer the classes (they push you more). You sweat like crazy and burn a lot of calories. For me, I've noticed it didn't do much to help me lose weight as my HR would skyrocket and then you're pretty much burning sugar. I still try to do it 1x a week mainly because it's fun and cardio is good for your heart health.

    Try out a class (find one on zumba.com) most of the time 1st class is free and then $5 - $10 per class depending on where you are. I have seen a lot of women lose weight doing it, but it didn't give me that much loss. Still fun and I enjoy it.

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  • jetabear10
    jetabear10 Posts: 375 Member
    I do zumba once a week in conjunction with my other workouts/classes.

    It is my 'fun' workout and I use it to reward myself.

    It will not turn you into an Adonis but it is a fun way to get into exercise if you were previously sedentary.
  • chars2cents
    chars2cents Posts: 13 Member
    Love, Love, Lovvvvve Zumba! The amount of calories lost in one hour is crazy! Doing zumba, walking up hill for 30 min., and changing my eating has resulted in my 5lb loss in less than two weeks. By changing my eating habit, I've lowered my caloric intake to 1400c/day.
    BTW/ I used to eat upwards to 2500!!!
  • Alpina483
    Alpina483 Posts: 246 Member
    I went to a zumba class just yesterday (more by accident than preference). Man, that girl can move her booty ) and mine still hurts )) in a good way.
  • p0kers0ph
    p0kers0ph Posts: 250 Member
    I have Zumba for the Wii. It really does work up a sweat and gives some good calorie burns!
    I don't do it loads, but it's fun to do every so often to change things up.
  • aj_31
    aj_31 Posts: 994 Member
    I think Zumba is a really fun exercise and it is a great way to get your cardio in. Plus you burn a ton of calories and depending on the instructor you can really get a great burn in your abs and legs.

    Remember if you go to a class it will take you 3-4 times to feel comfortable with it unless you are super good at picking up dance moves. Once you get the moves down though its a lot of fun. I also like Hip Hop dance classes. I'm going to one tonight and those are always fun and burn a ton of calories as well.
  • Divamc
    Divamc Posts: 21
    I love Zumba. It is hard to take it seriously because it's so fun, but it does get me to the target heartrate. I like the classroom environment. I used to be a slave to step aerobics and I find that I'm more motivated in a group class. Even though I feel like a bull in a china shop some times, I don't let it bother me. I don't know if my husband would care for me taking the class if he saw some of the movements that we do. I have the DVDs, but I've never watched them. If you have a chance to go to a class, try it out a few times.
  • genefabes
    genefabes Posts: 132
    I try my hardest not to think about zumba
  • AmandaTWaH
    AmandaTWaH Posts: 181 Member
    It is fun. That is what counts for me. I do a variety of workouts and Zumba got me to enjoy getting up and moving. There may be "more effective" workouts, but if you don't enjoy yourself it is going to be so much harder to motivate yourself!
  • Lyssa62
    Lyssa62 Posts: 930 Member
    Ok i went to my first zumba class tonight..and the instructor said she would take it easy on us because we were new...she lied!! are all zumba instructors liars? But it was a good way..I hit my target heart rate..worked up a sweat...did manage to make it through the whole class without falling into a heap on the floor. I already can't wait for the next one. No, I doubt this would be effective as "the only" exercise a person does..but it IS a workout...and if you say it isn't..you were/are doing it wrong
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    Love zumba! I am certified to teach zumba! You will burn lots of calories and definitely work up a sweat. Visit a local gym or dance studio. If you are nervous look up some dances on youtube to get familiar with the moves :)

    We need to chat...I want some of the songs on my mp3 player but heard you can only get them if your a certified instructor. Is this true? and if so can you help me out?

    And I love it. I go 4 times a week and have no plans on stopping. I have some songs downloaded but I still don't do it at home, it's way more fun with a group of people. My instructor is pregnant and I have to say I like the pregnant version....lol. But I work up a sweat and I keep going for the whole hour. It's an awesome cardio.
  • paintedrocker
    paintedrocker Posts: 4
    Love Zumba.. Great workout.. typically get 500+ calorie burn in just under an hour.. many times 600 to 700.
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    Ok i went to my first zumba class tonight..and the instructor said she would take it easy on us because we were new...she lied!! are all zumba instructors liars? But it was a good way..I hit my target heart rate..worked up a sweat...did manage to make it through the whole class without falling into a heap on the floor. I already can't wait for the next one. No, I doubt this would be effective as "the only" exercise a person does..but it IS a workout...and if you say it isn't..you were/are doing it wrong


    LOL, you got that right. I go 4 times a week and would love to work in a 5th one.
  • miamacreynold
    miamacreynold Posts: 17
    I love it! I've never done the DVD's but they offer it at 24 hour fitness & my friend & I go to class twice a week. I agree with other posts that the teacher really makes a difference depending on if they are easy to follow & give good cues. As long as you are moving you will be working hard & having fun! :)
  • brooklynbrooklyn
    brooklynbrooklyn Posts: 4 Member
    Zumba is great . . . if you have a great teacher. I think it is a great way to burn a bunch of calories. I get my aerobics in with treadmill 4x a week but if I could get into a Zumba class w/ my schedule, I'd ditch the treadmill in a second.
  • januadiaboli
    januadiaboli Posts: 117 Member
    I love it and teach several classes a week. It's far more fun than running on the treadmill or using the elliptical, and I lost about 25 pounds doing Zumba twice a week (and nothing else). I've got the DVDs and the game for the Wii, but would far rather go to a class than do it at home. If I'm not mistaken, there's a new 4 disc set out, and you can find some of the music (but not all ... some only your instructor will have access to) online at iTunes.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    I try my hardest not to think about zumba

    :laugh:

    My thoughts are that it is a good cardio exercise for people that enjoy it. Much like any other form of cardio exercise.
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    Love Zumba.. Great workout.. typically get 500+ calorie burn in just under an hour.. many times 600 to 700.

    How are you tracking your burns? Do you do Zumba with weights? The reason I ask is because I've asked several instructors at my gym what they burn and they are in the 400-500 range for an hour with weights.
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    Anything that gets the ladies to shake it is a good thing. :wink:
  • april522
    april522 Posts: 388 Member
    LOVE IT!! However I only like it at a class....the energy of the room keeps you going and if your at home you can get bored...

    Totally agree! It's just not the same when I do it at home.

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