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Zumba

leesonrifd
leesonrifd Posts: 2
edited January 20 in Fitness and Exercise
When I try to add Zumba to my exercise, it doesn't seem to exist. Help??? I know many are using this as a way to exercise so I can't understand why I can't add it to my exercise for the day....

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  • Yellerie
    Yellerie Posts: 221 Member
    I just log it as dancing (since that is what Zumba technically is)
  • shawnachaffins
    shawnachaffins Posts: 11 Member
    I had been logging it as Dance but I just created my own exercise and titled it zumba. I done the calculation at http://caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned. You put in your weight, amount of time you done it and intensity level and it will tell you what you average burned.
  • leesonrifd
    leesonrifd Posts: 2
    Thanks for the suggestions. I was just surprised it isn't listed since it has become a popular part of fitness programs.
  • LavenderBouquet
    LavenderBouquet Posts: 736 Member
    I had been logging it as Dance but I just created my own exercise and titled it zumba. I done the calculation at http://caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned. You put in your weight, amount of time you done it and intensity level and it will tell you what you average burned.

    I also use this :smile:
  • ernielaurie
    ernielaurie Posts: 80
    LOVE ZUMBA!!!! I just let my fitbit track the steps.
  • babyshroom
    babyshroom Posts: 46 Member
    I use my HRM to log all my cardio, I find it's much more accurate than any of the calculations you find online.
  • akadrea
    akadrea Posts: 85 Member
    I use my HRM to log all my cardio, I find it's much more accurate than any of the calculations you find online.

    Me too!!! I've found that I burn quite a different amount with different classes/ instructors!
  • commanderval
    commanderval Posts: 187 Member
    It's best to use a HRM. But I used to log it as aerobics high impact because our zumba class instructor is just crazy! lol I find myself burning a little over 500 cals most of the time doing my zumba class. i guess it depends ond the instructor and on how much you put into it. I push every move to the limit...which makes me look like a complete idiot most of the time! I love zumba! :happy:
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