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Zumba!

NicholAshmore
NicholAshmore Posts: 18 Member
edited January 2 in Fitness and Exercise
When I do a 60 minute Zumba class I'm not sure what to use for logging the exercise. If I use the (Aerobics, general) option it gives me a higher calorie burn than the (dance, aerobic, ballet, modern,twist) option. I feel like its a high impact work out and I sweat my bootie off! Anyone else Zumba? If so, what do you use to log it?

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  • disnyfan7
    disnyfan7 Posts: 8
    I did it under dancing, aerobi, ballet or modern . I think that is the closest.
  • CarrieStL
    CarrieStL Posts: 162 Member
    When I do a 60 minute Zumba class I'm not sure what to use for logging the exercise. If I use the (Aerobics, general) option it gives me a higher calorie burn than the (dance, aerobic, ballet, modern,twist) option. I feel like its a high impact work out and I sweat my bootie off! Anyone else Zumba? If so, what do you use to log it?

    I use Cardio and added it myself. For 60 minutes I do 400 though I know I burn a lot more. WHenever I have worn my heart rate monitor- more like 600-800 though I fear overestimating so purposely underestimate
  • TryingHere84
    TryingHere84 Posts: 2
    Does anyone have the Zumba DVDs from the infomercial? My toning DVD cuts off after the sticks, but they said at the start of the DVD that there would be a section with the chair. Help?!
  • jenlipe
    jenlipe Posts: 54 Member
    Try this website to calculate your Zumba the first time. Then it will be in your MFP. http://caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned/
  • amanda52488
    amanda52488 Posts: 260 Member
    I created a new exercise in the database and add it as zumba!
  • monroekm
    monroekm Posts: 4 Member
    I wore my heart rate monitor several times to get a good idea of how much I burn during each 60 session with an instructor. It's pretty intense and I usually burn around 600-650 according to the HRM. So I usually use the Aerobics, general option. I don't get the same calorie burn from the DVDs though, so I use the dance one for those sessions.
  • Musicianess20
    Musicianess20 Posts: 21 Member
    I use the high impact aerobics option...depends on the workout tho...I've been to some zumba classes where it's more "skill of the dance" than a high impact session.
  • Fat2Fit145
    Fat2Fit145 Posts: 385 Member
    I had the same problem... so i used aerobics.....
  • bluestocking01
    bluestocking01 Posts: 71
    When I do a 60 minute Zumba class I'm not sure what to use for logging the exercise. If I use the (Aerobics, general) option it gives me a higher calorie burn than the (dance, aerobic, ballet, modern,twist) option. I feel like its a high impact work out and I sweat my bootie off! Anyone else Zumba? If so, what do you use to log it?

    I use Cardio and added it myself. For 60 minutes I do 400 though I know I burn a lot more. WHenever I have worn my heart rate monitor- more like 600-800 though I fear overestimating so purposely underestimate

    I use my HRM and get between 600-800 as well. I created the exercise and input the correct data. Also the calculator that another user posted is pretty accurate with my HRM.
  • Amberonamission
    Amberonamission Posts: 836 Member
    Zumba Wii estimates my cals at 1020 when I do the 68 min (it claims to be 60 but it lies) HRM sez 850. I added an exercise to my data base that estimates Zumba burns 750 in an hour.
  • prinlea2000
    prinlea2000 Posts: 34 Member
    When I do a 60 minute Zumba class I'm not sure what to use for logging the exercise. If I use the (Aerobics, general) option it gives me a higher calorie burn than the (dance, aerobic, ballet, modern,twist) option. I feel like its a high impact work out and I sweat my bootie off! Anyone else Zumba? If so, what do you use to log it?

    I use Cardio and added it myself. For 60 minutes I do 400 though I know I burn a lot more. WHenever I have worn my heart rate monitor- more like 600-800 though I fear overestimating so purposely underestimate

    ^^ This is what I did as well - just created my own & input my calories burned from what my HRM tells me after each class.
  • NaturallyOlivia
    NaturallyOlivia Posts: 496 Member
    I just wanted to share this neat tool i found today :
    http://caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned/

    i tried to add some zumba to the database for different weight classes today using this calculator but for some reason they're not showing up :/
  • Storkette79
    Storkette79 Posts: 7
    Wow, I severely underestimate my workouts then LOL... must be why I'm so hungry . eeek!
  • NaturallyOlivia
    NaturallyOlivia Posts: 496 Member
    Wow, I severely underestimate my workouts then LOL... must be why I'm so hungry . eeek!
    I must say I was surprised at how many calories it said i burned too. almost 700! :o
  • PatriceMG
    PatriceMG Posts: 232 Member
    Get a heart rate monitor. It will give you an accurate number of calories burned. And then you can input a new exercise for your Zumba with the right calories burned.
  • mandy0688
    mandy0688 Posts: 335 Member
    I remember putting in Zumba in the excercise counter. I looked it up online. Try that. maybe you can get a more accurate count. Good luck
  • tracyhall63
    tracyhall63 Posts: 84 Member
    I would caution you to use a HRM. I do and have never burned more than 350 in a zumba class and that was for a pretty intense class. I think my burns are kind of low but eveyone is different so the HRM is the way to go.
  • NicholAshmore
    NicholAshmore Posts: 18 Member
    Thanks everyone!
  • CheekyRunner
    CheekyRunner Posts: 105 Member
    I use a HRM with a chest strap and I burn 800 - 900 calories for a 60 min Zumba class sometimes more when I feel extra energetic....adding that I have 50 pounds to lose if that helps you.
  • NaturallyOlivia
    NaturallyOlivia Posts: 496 Member
    I use a HRM with a chest strap and I burn 800 - 900 calories for a 60 min Zumba class sometimes more when I feel extra energetic....adding that I have 50 pounds to lose if that helps you.

    wish i burned that much! im right below 700 i think. you're probably also a waaaay better dance than i am. this white girl aint got no rhythm :(
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