Zumba

lkuzmik

I Zumba twice a week for an hour each class. I've been counting it as high impact aerobics (I've never had such a great workout and had so much fun!). Any idea how Zumba compares to aerobics for this program? My instructor says we are burning between 400 and 600 calories per session.

Island_Style20

I'm gonna keep checking back on this topic. Not many people do zumba on here, I don't think. At least I never got any responses the last time I posted about it. I have recently started doing it myself, and count it as high impact aerobics. Great workout! I got the DVD's so I wouldn't have to embarrass myself out in public.

Clarissia_Nicole

I love Zumba I'm definitely not a pro but I went to a few intermediate classes last year and really liked it. A beginner class just started on Sundays and I've been going. Unfortunately, I start a new job tommorow and won't be able to go very often anymore Extremley bummed about that. However, the instructor does a reggaeton class on Wednesdays that I'm wanting to try out

sabolfitwife

When I was doing it I did the online calculator thing and it told me I was burning between 400-500 calories an hour. I did the dvds and the longest one I did was 50 minutes so I figured that was pretty accurate. I sold my dvd set a few months ago, I really want to get the new Exhilarate set, so expensive though :-(

LoraF83

I went to a couple of classes and wore a HRM. I gave it my all, the classes were 50 minutes long. I burned about 350 calories. Not too bad, but comparitively, I burn about 100-110 cals when I run a mile (11 minutes) and a 45 minute spin class has me burning about 450-500.

I think the Zumba calorie numbers are a little inflated......I've heard claims of 800 calories per class - from relatively small people. But the program needs customers, so having high numbers is a way of doing that.

Depending on your level of fitness, weight, and intensity of the class, 400 is probably closer to accurate than 600.

Edit to say that when I went to Zumba, I weighed 205lbs. I currently weigh 188, so my burns have decreased a little, but not too much.

EmiFaux

I love zumba! Best cardio workout in my opinion, it's so fun!

I'm sure I look like a fool, but no one seems to care. Still, I might invest in the DVDs so that I can learn how to do some of the more complicated footwork/arm movements.

Bonnyr1971

I do zumba 2x a week and now a friend gave me the basic and 20min express Join the party and i enjoy it and sweat so bad so I know it is burning alot of calories. I think when i log it may be over estimating the calories burned. But I would say someone who weighs about 200 lbs (like me) will burn about 500 per hour.

jat9277

I regularly attend a local zumba class- it is 40-45 minutes long and based on my HRM, burns between 400-500 in that time.

kzooprincess

I also have worn my HRM and for my 60 minute class I burn between 500-550.

M_lifts

i burn an average of 550-600 calories per class. How much you burn depends on how high impact it is and how hard you work. i use my hrm. All instructors have a different style. mine is very energetic and really high impact.

I think someone mentioned that its impossible to burn loads, not true.

byHISstrength

I agree that it does depend on your fitness level, weight, and intensity of class. I have about 35 lbs to lose, and went to a class this morning which is really intense. I wear a HRM with a chest strap and for that 65 minutes I burned 613 calories. I take this particular class often and the calorie burn is always about the same.

butterfly3281

I use the Zumba dvd set which ranges from 40-60 minutes. When I wear my hrm it tells me that I burn almost 700 calories. I think you have to factor in weight, height, and definitely intensity level. Overall, I love it!! Hope that helps.

leanandmeanmachine

I just purchad the Zumba DVD set off of QVC - I'm so excited and I can't wait. I usually go to Zumba class at the Gym on Base where I work, the instructor is very good. I know I must look like a complete fool doing the moves, but I love it. Its a good workout and you will definitely sweat. I have a hrm but I've never used it when I went to Zumba, so I will have to use it. I also just purchased shawn T's abs hip hop which is also very good.

PhoenixRising7

I wore my HRM to my last 2 Zumba classes. In just under an hour I burned 754 calories, so it's definitely possible to burn a good number of calories. It will vary for everyone depending on how hard you push yourself, level of fitness, the instructor, etc.

I personally think it's a great work out. It's not the only thing I do, but I am definitely seeing results from doing it. I go to class once a week and play the Xbox game 2-3 times a week as well. I burn more calories in the live class though.

Ami_dawn

I was told to choose dance, aerobic... It was better to be on the lower side.

ElleFerguson

I do Zumba 1 to 3 times a week and the amount of calories I burn vary. I've burned between 500-800 calories. If we go over an hour I can just peak above 1000. I wear a heart rate monitor chest strap that goes along with a watch. I programmed by stats into the watch and took it from there.

JamieCRodriguez

I Zumba twice a week for an hour each class. I've been counting it as high impact aerobics (I've never had such a great workout and had so much fun!). Any idea how Zumba compares to aerobics for this program? My instructor says we are burning between 400 and 600 calories per session.

you should try this website to calculate your Zumba calories.

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

ellyloo

I'm sure it really all depends on how 'bounce aroundy' you are.
I can't be that vigorous yet in Zumba, due to mostly tripping over my own feet, but maybe one day I'll be able to do the wiggling and the bouncing and all that. I DO get a workout, I"m sweating buckets, but i'm often just walking out the routines.

ladyark

I LOVE Zumba! I have been taking classes 2-3 times a week for the past 2 months. I used to use the High Impact Aerobics on my cardio log. Now that i have a HRM I log it as High Impact Zumba and in my ! hour class i burn anywhere from 440-550 depending on my intensity and who is teaching and the moves we are doing.

I have noticed as i am getting fitter and getting better at the routines there are times i burn on the lower end of those figures. I also put the songs from class on my Computer and Ipod and do what i can remember at home when i cant get to a class and that is usually in the 350-400 range and i am much slower on my own.

If i could just do Zumba and nothing else i would be happy. It is so much fun!

bethcates35

In my Zumba class myself and 2 others have HRM and we burn 600-800 cal depending on size. I am 188 and burn 800. My class is very high impact and we LOTS of jumping and moving. Doing Zumba 3 days a week and the ellipitcal the other 3 days. I have lost 60lbs in 5 months.

scrapfrfun

The classes that I attend it all depends on the instructor and what "type" of Zumba class it is. I can burn anywhere from 400 - 700 calories for a 1 hour class. I do use an HRM so I have a somewhat accurate reading of the calories.

2Bgoddess

I love zumba. It depends on intensity, as well as your weight and fitness level. For example when i weighed 252 pounds, I could burn 980 cals in an hour. Now, at 174, I have to really push it to burn 500, because it takes more effort to raise my heathier heart's rate now, and I am not flinging around as much weight. If you want an accurate calorie burn, you'll need an HRM.