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Does anyone know how to track Zumba workout?

Sylet18
Sylet18 Posts: 3 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I have been doing this cardio workout, and the only option I find on the drop down is dance, but the calories that I burn doing zumba are way more than what it's assigned to dance....

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  • tinad120
    tinad120 Posts: 267 Member
    I think most people generally use dance, general. Unless you have an accurate Heart Rate Monitor (this too, is just a more accurate estimate), how are you sure that you burned more? MFP is notorious for overestimating calories burnt.
  • Sylet18
    Sylet18 Posts: 3 Member
    hahha! good question, I guess I should keep track with a special device. I have heard you burn close to 1000 cals, and so I am assuming I did a least 600 cals... I will find out soon. Although if you find out, either through someone that has done it with a device, please let me know :)
  • mlebee
    mlebee Posts: 3 Member
    I'm a Zumba Instructor- on average i burn around 700-800/class. I'm 5'5" 145 lbs. I use a HRM to keep track.
  • Sylet18
    Sylet18 Posts: 3 Member
    wow!!! I guess as an Instructor you burn more cals!! I knew I was burning more than 300 calories though, I have to keep track to be sure. Thank you Mlebee :)
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