Zumba?!

Yes and no. I'm not much of a dancer--I prefer heavy weights and running--so I didn't really stick with it. That's a no.

However, when I did it, I burned calories. That's a yes.

Absolutely! I've had to skip Zumba for the past month due to an ankle injury and, coincidentally, my weight loss has come to a standstill! Started back this week and it feels so good! Zumba is a really good whole body exercise - and it is a lot of fun! Just expect to feel awkward the first few times - everyone does!

i've tried it but disliked it. I think it's targeted for people with more than 20lbs to lose, although it will get your heart rate up regardless of your weight. i just felt silly because there was a lot of spanish dance moves incorporated and i'm too stiff. plus the classes were too packed. On the flip side, i tried another class offered by my gym which was "Cardio dance party" which basically has the same goal as Zumba, but has different moves and music.

I have had better luck with "Just Dance" for the wii. I think it's because it's a larger variety of music, not just spanish/hop-hop which I'm really not a fan of anyway. I always felt silly doing zumba but I do know of ladies who have had great success with it. Try it out! Dancing in general is a fantastic way to lose weight/tone up/etc etc. You could even just turn the radio on and dance like a fool, which I end up doing most days too with my daughters

I use Zumba as part of my weekly workouts. I also do some strength work and running. As others have said, if you give it your all and push yourself it's a great workout and super fun! Our instructor is very high energy and doesn't use all Latin/hip hop but even throws in some country, Footloose, Michael Jackson. The energy of the instructor makes a big difference. When we've had a substitute, it's been much lower energy and not nearly as tough a class. For some people, this is what they are after, but it's not a good fit for me.

Be ready to laugh at yourself. And know that no one else really cares if you screw up- it all for fun!

yes i lost 30 pounds due to zumba. With heathly eating as well

I enjoy Zumba, it will definiately make you burn calories, but its not as intense of a workout as I would like it to be. I do it on my light days so that I can still burn some calories and I have fun too

I love it. Did it alot in the begining and now still incorporate it in with other exercise. I found it to be fun and a great workout. I would leave my class all sweaty and tired! You should try it, if you don't like it, it's only an hour of your life.

Yes, it's a great part of my week and has been a routine since April 2011. I thought I would not like it but each teacher I've had is AMAZING. I have friends that have changed their lives due to Zumba. Plus, for me personally it burns more calories than any other exercise class.

It does not matter on your ability level--you make it your own.

If my Mom in her 60s can do Zumba post Cancer, treatments, and surgery--anyone can. You adjust it to your fitness level and needs. And no one is judging you. They are there to have fun and workout.

My class is filled with both men and women of all ages, races, shapes, and sizes.

To figure out your calorie burn go to: http://caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned/

You add it to your exercise list that way it is always there to choose from when you log it here

I use Zumba as part of my weekly workouts. I also do some strength work and running. As others have said, if you give it your all and push yourself it's a great workout and super fun! Our instructor is very high energy and doesn't use all Latin/hip hop but even throws in some country, Footloose, Michael Jackson. The energy of the instructor makes a big difference. When we've had a substitute, it's been much lower energy and not nearly as tough a class. For some people, this is what they are after, but it's not a good fit for me.

Be ready to laugh at yourself. And know that no one else really cares if you screw up- it all for fun!

Yep, that's the way they are supposed to do it with the music! (at least that is the way the teachers are taught when they are certified).

I LOVE Zumba. I usually do it 3-4 times a week, but have taken a bit of a hiatus to try other things. I started back up this week and I felt great afterwards. I'm so happy to hear I wasn't the only one who didn't lose weight, but inches. My hips and legs shrunk more doing Zumba than anyother exercise I have ever done! I recommend going to classes instead of a video game if you can. So much more fun!

I agree--classes are the way to go.

I LOVE zumba!!! Zumba is what tought me to love getting a good workout in!! Its fun and i meet all kinds of great people!

ZUMBA IS AMAZING!

Yeah, so just like everyone else, i spent my first few weeks/months of zumba as the uncoordinated spaz at the back of the class, not knowing the moves...but I went with a friend which really helped so I stuck with it. NOW, 6 months on, I'm the confident, sports bra-wearing (zumba makes you freaking SWEAT, I find it much more comfortable in a sports bra than sticky tshirt, and as an A cup it really isn't inappropriate :P) girl right up at front and centre. I am SO HAPPY I stuck through it through the awkward first few weeks to get to where I am now! I'm wayyy more toned because of zumba, all that booty shaking really works!

The most important thing for zumba to work for you is that you don't feel self-conscious and just TRY to give every move of every dance your all, so just get into it. Even if you look ridiculous for the first few times, it doesn't matter! No-one's looking at you, they're all focused on how ridiculous they look themselves :P It's an amazing burner, and you literally don't even feel yourself working hard if you get into it enough...you feel it AFTER the class, when you've burned off 500+ cals, but during, it just feels like a dance party.

I'm gonna be sticking with zumba for life, and I'm getting certified as an instructor next month.

SO, basically, YES, ZUMBA WORKS! all you gotta do is just get into it and it works like a charm

I've lost 45 pounds doing zumba. I could never stick with anything else, but zumba is fun.

Zumba is an awesome calorie burn, love it!