Zumba Question

shellebelle79
shellebelle79 Posts: 52 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I don't see zumba in the excersie database? I was just wanting to try it and curious how many calories to expect to burn off but just can't find it...
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  • landgrimtham1977
    landgrimtham1977 Posts: 10
    I don't see zumba in the excersie database? I was just wanting to try it and curious how many calories to expect to burn off but just can't find it...

    hi shellebee you can use the link below.

    http://caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned/

    hope that helps
  • Louttie
    Louttie Posts: 138 Member
    Im curious about this too.. i have zumba on the wii and it tells me how many calories ive burned but im sure its wrong!! I am also starting a class on monday and i want to make sure its going to be worth it!
  • landgrimtham1977
    landgrimtham1977 Posts: 10
    Im curious about this too.. i have zumba on the wii and it tells me how many calories ive burned but im sure its wrong!! I am also starting a class on monday and i want to make sure its going to be worth it!

    trust me when I say i'm not the only one going to tell you it is worth to zumba~ :)
  • nicleed
    nicleed Posts: 247 Member
    I did wii zumba today and added it to my exercises. I wore a HRM and it wasn't that much for 30 mins - about 110 cals for me.
    I should add Zumba itself burns a lot more - just not on the Wii! I think I logged 700 for a 90 min class a few weeks back.
  • Louttie
    Louttie Posts: 138 Member
    thanks landgrimtham! that website is great. Im excited for zumba now!
  • shellebelle79
    shellebelle79 Posts: 52 Member
    I don't see zumba in the excersie database? I was just wanting to try it and curious how many calories to expect to burn off but just can't find it...

    hi shellebee you can use the link below.

    http://caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned/

    hope that helps

    Thanks soo much this helps me a lot. I've seen on MFP people talking about doing Zumba off of youtube. I can't wait to check it out and add it to my weekly excercise. Plus I have the BEST work out partners (while my son is at school) my 5 month old and 3 yr old daughters!
  • landgrimtham1977
    landgrimtham1977 Posts: 10
    thanks landgrimtham! that website is great. Im excited for zumba now!

    your welcome. glad to add another into the zumba family lol
  • landgrimtham1977
    landgrimtham1977 Posts: 10
    I don't see zumba in the excersie database? I was just wanting to try it and curious how many calories to expect to burn off but just can't find it...

    hi shellebee you can use the link below.

    http://caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned/

    hope that helps

    Thanks soo much this helps me a lot. I've seen on MFP people talking about doing Zumba off of youtube. I can't wait to check it out and add it to my weekly excercise. Plus I have the BEST work out partners (while my son is at school) my 5 month old and 3 yr old daughters!

    haha same too. my two daughters 6 & 2 dances with me when i use my PS3 for zumba. Sometime they beg me to play the zumba game by themselves so it is fun to watch.
  • shellebelle79
    shellebelle79 Posts: 52 Member
    I been wanting to do it ever since going to a class. But I didn't feel comfortable doing it in front of other people. I felt like a newborn baby giraffe all over the place! So I just didn't go back. But it would be fun to do it at home
  • landgrimtham1977
    landgrimtham1977 Posts: 10
    I been wanting to do it ever since going to a class. But I didn't feel comfortable doing it in front of other people. I felt like a newborn baby giraffe all over the place! So I just didn't go back. But it would be fun to do it at home

    maybe u can juz try it at the comfort of your own home 1st with some basics. those games teaches it, when u r more confident then try it with a group. I find that takes away the bordom, add zest and will be more motivated since there are always someone worst or better then u. Key to bear in mind is the objective is to loose weight and have fun doing it. :):)
  • mojox2003
    mojox2003 Posts: 276 Member
    Zumba is fantastic I burn about 870 calories in a 60 min class I am a bigger girl so will burn more but its such a good workout.
  • Makeda1211
    Makeda1211 Posts: 134 Member
    I don't see zumba in the excersie database? I was just wanting to try it and curious how many calories to expect to burn off but just can't find it...

    hi shellebee you can use the link below.

    http://caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned/

    hope that helps

    Thanks soo much this helps me a lot. I've seen on MFP people talking about doing Zumba off of youtube. I can't wait to check it out and add it to my weekly excercise. Plus I have the BEST work out partners (while my son is at school) my 5 month old and 3 yr old daughters!
  • Makeda1211
    Makeda1211 Posts: 134 Member
    I can tell you from experience that Zumba is a very sneaky way of getting a great calorie burn and getting in the toning as well. I started off at 277 and with my current weight, I burn upwards of 929 calories in one 60 minute class. So, I would say get it in. You will be looking at the clock an hour in and wondering where all of the time went. I am completely addicted and go to class four days a week along with weight training before class.
  • Makeda1211
    Makeda1211 Posts: 134 Member
    I been wanting to do it ever since going to a class. But I didn't feel comfortable doing it in front of other people. I felt like a newborn baby giraffe all over the place! So I just didn't go back. But it would be fun to do it at home

    maybe u can juz try it at the comfort of your own home 1st with some basics. those games teaches it, when u r more confident then try it with a group. I find that takes away the bordom, add zest and will be more motivated since there are always someone worst or better then u. Key to bear in mind is the objective is to loose weight and have fun doing it. :):)

    Don't worry about that part of it. If you are moving, you are doing it right. It comes with time. I can guarantee you that no one around you is looking at you as they are trying to get the moves themselves. Go, let loose and enjoy the burn.
  • Hayaa79
    Hayaa79 Posts: 458 Member
    where can i gt some links to do Zumba plz?
  • Fozzi43
    Fozzi43 Posts: 2,984 Member
    I did it the other night..I'm the most unsexy person doing it...I can't really wiggle my hips sexily..I'm rubbish! But it was fun.
  • BBeccaJean
    BBeccaJean Posts: 453 Member
    I add Zumba manually and use this heart rate based calorie calculator to determine how many calories I burned:

    http://www.shapesense.com/fitness-exercise/calculators/heart-rate-based-calorie-burn-calculator.aspx

    :smile:
  • jazzyali
    jazzyali Posts: 78 Member
    The most accurate way to know is to invest in a HRM. I've been doing Zumba since June and every class is different so my calorie burn is different as well. I've ranged from 500 to 900 for a 60 minute class. Of course the more you use your arms and "go big" the bigger your calorie burn will be. Keep with it and have fun!!
  • leiloob
    leiloob Posts: 49 Member
    I've been logging it at around 540 calories for 60 minutes. Someone in my class has a monitor and they said it is more like 900....that seems a lot though!!!
  • amymichelle1226
    amymichelle1226 Posts: 150 Member
    HRM is the most accurate. But there is that site that you can calculate based on your weight/time/intensity. Zumba class - do high intensity. Zumba wii - do low intensity. I go to Zumba classes once - twice a week and I burn anywhere from 700-900 in a 60minute class. Last week I burned 1,018!! When I was using that site before I got a HRM, it only told me 600 something so I used to log 600 each class, and obviously I'm burning way more than that. Zumba wii is a lot lower for me than a class of course.
  • LeighAnna115
    LeighAnna115 Posts: 149
    Hi all! I'm a Zumba instructor and wear a HRM during my classes. During a 50 minute class I always burn between 725-850 calories. Zumba gives a GREAT calorie burn, and I agree with others as long as you're having fun you're doing it right!

    I also have Zumba for wii where it will tell me I burn around 350 calories. The wii estimates in my experience are very low. For any type of workout if you can invest in a HRM, do it! You'll be glad you did! The calories burn guessing game will be over, much less stressful. Enjoy your workouts!
  • NKF92879
    NKF92879 Posts: 601 Member
    I did wii zumba today and added it to my exercises. I wore a HRM and it wasn't that much for 30 mins - about 110 cals for me.
    I should add Zumba itself burns a lot more - just not on the Wii! I think I logged 700 for a 90 min class a few weeks back.

    Wow. Maybe I'm doing something different, but I burn about 250 calories for 30 minutes of Zumba on the Wii...

    Edited to add: This is according to my HRM.
  • LatinaPuppyLover
    LatinaPuppyLover Posts: 59
    I burn between 500-700 an hr. I use a hrm every time and let me tell you, If you have access.to a class, GO! I don't burn that much when I do it on the wii. Plus the class is so much fun!
  • getphit09
    getphit09 Posts: 24 Member
    The most accurate way to know is to invest in a HRM. I've been doing Zumba since June and every class is different so my calorie burn is different as well. I've ranged from 500 to 900 for a 60 minute class. Of course the more you use your arms and "go big" the bigger your calorie burn will be. Keep with it and have fun!!
    I agree. I wear a HRM and do a Zumba class at a local community center. It is low impact and a good burn (300-400cal), however when I go to the gym, Zumba is definately high impact and I burn way more calories (700-800). A HRM will definately let you know how much you burn because your stats (age, weight, height, etc.) are input.
  • KirstenTheFamilyCoach
    KirstenTheFamilyCoach Posts: 327 Member
    Here's a good way to figure out how many calories you are burning but it's based on your heart rate: http://braydenwm.com/calburn.htm

    I suggest that you wear a watch and take your heart rate every third song - write them down and average them out after class. You'll be able to get a good general idea of how much you are really buring during a class.

    Those online things have no way to be correct because it's about how YOU are dancing. I know a gal who takes class with me and doesn't really dance - just sort of steps around -- there's no way she's burning as many calories as the gal who is jumping around the entire class and waving her arms so much that she smacked herself in the face (it wasn't me, I swear :blushing:)
  • LaDonnaF
    LaDonnaF Posts: 53 Member
    Just got a HRM :-)

    Did a sort of slower Zumba class last night and burned 400 calories (was about 56 minutes rather than 60). I am 5'1" and around 150 lbs at 27 years old.

    Calorie burn will vary for everyone regardless of the class you do and how hard you work. The difference between 500 and 600 calories is large, particularly if you are wanting to eat back some of your excercise calories. I'd recommend everyone get a HRM :-)
  • IowaJen1979
    IowaJen1979 Posts: 406 Member
    I been wanting to do it ever since going to a class. But I didn't feel comfortable doing it in front of other people. I felt like a newborn baby giraffe all over the place! So I just didn't go back. But it would be fun to do it at home

    LOL! EVERYONE looks like that in my classes! I started going a few years ago and now I go five times a week! I love it! I log it as aerobic exercise.
  • gloryweissert
    gloryweissert Posts: 12
    i had the same problem yeterday. Zumba is known all over the world and very popular..they need to add it
  • hummingbird71
    hummingbird71 Posts: 298 Member
    I suggest getting a HRM so you don't have to guess. I can burn anywhere between 400 - 600 calories in a 60 min class. It depends on the songs/dances that the instructor does during the class and what the moves are and how much I LIKE the song. If its one I don't particularly care for I won't put as much into as ones that I LOVE. So my calories will vary.
  • nicleed
    nicleed Posts: 247 Member
    I did wii zumba today and added it to my exercises. I wore a HRM and it wasn't that much for 30 mins - about 110 cals for me.
    I should add Zumba itself burns a lot more - just not on the Wii! I think I logged 700 for a 90 min class a few weeks back.

    Wow. Maybe I'm doing something different, but I burn about 250 calories for 30 minutes of Zumba on the Wii...

    Edited to add: This is according to my HRM.

    Eh, everyone;s different :) depends on height/weight etc...I kept getting interrupted by kids, so that didn't help!

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