Zumba Fitness

WomanOnAMission2013
WomanOnAMission2013 Posts: 32
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Has anyone had any success with Zumba fitness using only the DVDS? I went to several classes and loved it, but I find the DVDS to be harder to follow and discouraging. Has anyone used them to lose weight?

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  • newlife3182
    newlife3182 Posts: 17
    Thank you for making this topic. I am starting the new Exhilarate program when it comes tomorrow plus doing 2 1 hr classes a week.(plan on doing it 2 times a day at least 6 days a week) plus incorporating high protein diet, no soda, no sugars just lots of fruits, veggies, and proteins along with it. I'd love to see people's before and after's to see what I could look forward to. I am currently at 180 and I'd like to make it down to 115, so 65lbs. I'm 5'2 and have a very small frame. Any one have any encouragement? How long did it take? Did it work for you?
  • WomanOnAMission2013
    WomanOnAMission2013 Posts: 32
    Id love before and after pictures as well! I am 5'4 and 176 looking to get around 140. I was thinking of doing the Exhilirate program as well. We could try it together and PM progress and such?! :)
    Thank you for making this topic. I am starting the new Exhilarate program when it comes tomorrow plus doing 2 1 hr classes a week.(plan on doing it 2 times a day at least 6 days a week) plus incorporating high protein diet, no soda, no sugars just lots of fruits, veggies, and proteins along with it. I'd love to see people's before and after's to see what I could look forward to. I am currently at 180 and I'd like to make it down to 115, so 65lbs. I'm 5'2 and have a very small frame. Any one have any encouragement? How long did it take? Did it work for you?
  • ketomama34
    ketomama34 Posts: 162 Member
    Zumba has helped me to lose the 23lbs I lost before I joined this site along with eating healthier. I thought I would mention though that I looked up Zumba videos on youtube and have found some really good ones. I prefer newer pop music and I love to dance so Zumba was the best fit for me. I have stalled on weight loss due to not exercising but any kind of movement helps and Zumba is a good, fun workout.
  • jrback
    jrback Posts: 12 Member
    I have the Exhilerate program as well. If you give it your all it is a great workout. I was a sweaty Betty! :) It's nice because if you are short on time, they have a disc that is just for a 20 minute workout. I don't use it as much as I should. Good luck!
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Zumba will be my Christmas gift to myself. I have the Wii but I am not understanding how it works, I need some kids to come over and teach me :)

    Good Luck!
  • MasterKat
    MasterKat Posts: 149
    Zumba will be my Christmas gift to myself. I have the Wii but I am not understanding how it works, I need some kids to come over and teach me :)

    Good Luck!

    This is a great Christmas gift! I may just gift this to myself as well!
  • bcf7683
    bcf7683 Posts: 1,653 Member
    Zumba (and Body Pump) helped me lose MOST of my weight... I lost around 20 lbs with that and then I switched to weight training (very little cardio) to lose the rest. I'm now actually trying to put weight back on in lean muscle.

    But when I was doing Zumba, I did 3 1 hour classes a week, Tues, Thurs, Sat. and I did Body Pump 3 days a week, Mon, Wed, Fri. That's all the working out I did- I was on 1300 cal/day. I wouldn't recommend doing it more than once a day. I was burning anywhere from 300-450 cals each class (best bet is to get an HRM to be accurate), that's all you really need for healthy weight loss (along with clean eating). Good luck- I hope it works for you as it did me! :drinker:
  • ladylocker
    ladylocker Posts: 18 Member
    :happy: I've lost the majority of my weight loss (30 pounds) doing Zumba. You might check out ReFit on Youtube. They have put together a number of playlists & these ladies are AMAZING!
  • WomanOnAMission2013
    WomanOnAMission2013 Posts: 32
    Would "LadyLocker" and "bcf7683" happen to have before and after pictures from your Zumba experience? Id love to see the results and get some enoucragement from them :)
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
    I Zumba every chance I get. I have lost 23lbs.. along with weights.. here are my pics so far... I use the DVDs but actually prefer the Wii but I do change them up so I don't get bored.

    Start with activate DVD, it isn't as fast as some of the others and is a good starter one..


    ry%3D480
  • karibj2010
    karibj2010 Posts: 264 Member
    Zumba will be my Christmas gift to myself. I have the Wii but I am not understanding how it works, I need some kids to come over and teach me :)

    Good Luck!

    We bought Zumba 2 for the wii for the kids for Christmas, so we will see how it helps the weight loss progress after Tuesday. :ohwell:
  • Erica0718
    Erica0718 Posts: 469 Member
    I took a Zumba class and loved it but the class changed times and I was no longer able to go. I bought the DVD's and hated them, I was very bored with them and felt like I was not getting as good of a workout in.

    ETA: I ended up selling the DVD and getting a gym membership
  • misstoridanielle
    misstoridanielle Posts: 62 Member
    I've done both the classes and the Wii game. Though the classes are a whole lot better. I've seen results from both and have lost 40 pounds so far :)
  • WomanOnAMission2013
    WomanOnAMission2013 Posts: 32
    I feel bored with the DVDS too and I bought the collection! :/ Im too busy at night to attend classes now, but my YMCA offers 3 classes a week that fit my schedule :)
    I took a Zumba class and loved it but the class changed times and I was no longer able to go. I bought the DVD's and hated them, I was very bored with them and felt like I was not getting as good of a workout in.

    ETA: I ended up selling the DVD and getting a gym membership

    GREAT job "Gummy Bear", your results are awesome! Keep up the great work!
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member



    GREAT job "Gummy Bear", your results are awesome! Keep up the great work!

    Thanks, I enjoy them all so I think it helps alot.. it is my favorite cardio..believe it or not I like the dvds and wii better than our local class.
  • ladylocker
    ladylocker Posts: 18 Member
    Would "LadyLocker" and "bcf7683" happen to have before and after pictures from your Zumba experience? Id love to see the results and get some enoucragement from them :)

    I don't have any pics, but I've dropped two (on my way to three) dress sizes & at least 20". I've done it 3 - 5 days a week since March, 2012. I think you should give it a try!

    I've also dropped enough weight to be "healthy" again! This is the best part!
  • MasterKat
    MasterKat Posts: 149
    I was just searching for a Zumba DVD myself! Which did you buy? Zumba buddies?? :bigsmile:
  • chaw01
    chaw01 Posts: 12 Member
    I have currently lost 74 pounds since Feb 2012. I go to the classes as often as possible 3-6 times a week as well as doing MFP. I have the exhilerate DVD's too. They are great but very different from the classes. I do them when I can't make it to the gym (kids sick, hubby working etc). I do prefer the classes to the DVDs. I have just started incorporating pilates and stability ball for toning. It doesn't which one you just do it regurarly! Good luck!!:smile:
  • Zumaria1
    Zumaria1 Posts: 225 Member
    I bought Zumba core for Wii about 3 weeks ago, and along with this site, I've lost 5lbs. so far!!! I'm just starting out, but I LOVE the Zumba for Wii!! i love to dance so its perfect for me. I do 4 days a week (Mon, Tues, rest Wed, Thurs, Fri, rest weekends) and try to stick with my calorie limit, which is 1350. I've noticed a difference already in the fit of my pants and coat.
  • babycakes1970
    babycakes1970 Posts: 111 Member
    I would like to try Zumba but I generally do not like Zumba music. If I could Zumba to AC/DC or Judas Priest I would! I want to try it though so maybe I will get it for the Xbox.
  • leligrace
    leligrace Posts: 23
    I do some Zumbas on YT. Just playing them repeatedly... and Zumba is GREAT.
  • xo_Sarah_xo
    xo_Sarah_xo Posts: 308 Member
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  • hufflypuff
    hufflypuff Posts: 185 Member
    I play zumba on my kinect for xbox360 a few times a week. Its my exercise when I can't get out of the house and go for a walk.
  • MJesuele126
    MJesuele126 Posts: 55 Member
    Zumba will be my Christmas gift to myself. I have the Wii but I am not understanding how it works, I need some kids to come over and teach me :)

    Good Luck!

    lol this reminded me of my mom, my brother had gotten zumba on wii for her and shes like it doesnt work its saying im not burning calories this is stupid.. then I used it and was like mom it works fine!!! shes like I need kids here!!! lol
  • WDEvy
    WDEvy Posts: 814 Member
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    Oh the Irony of bumping this thread with your current profile pic! :)


    I'm starting a Zumba class on Jan 14th to replace one of my workout DVDs workouts for my cardio days.
  • ShayTayJay
    ShayTayJay Posts: 3
    I Zumba every chance I get. I have lost 23lbs.. along with weights.. here are my pics so far... I use the DVDs but actually prefer the Wii but I do change them up so I don't get bored.

    Start with activate DVD, it isn't as fast as some of the others and is a good starter one..


    ry%3D480

    Great results . How long did it take you ?
  • marhod5
    marhod5 Posts: 84 Member
    I got the exhilarate DVDs and I don't like them. I think they are too complicated and have trouble following them. I know it's all about just moving my body, but I feel like an idiot when I can't keep up with the people on the screen! Not good for my motivation. I've never tried a class though. They are always packed at the gym.

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