Which Zumba to try

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kendrafox
kendrafox Posts: 111 Member
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I would love to try zumba, but I don't know if I should get the DVD set or the XBOX 360 version. Does anyone have a preferences or advice on which is better?

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  • lindseym18
    lindseym18 Posts: 48
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    I've never tried the XBOX version but I must say I love the dvd's! They're so fun, and they have quite a few of them. One of them teaches you all the steps, which is very helpful when starting out. I love the cardio party DVD and I do the 20-minute express DVD when I'm short on time for working out.
  • jennylsapia
    jennylsapia Posts: 236 Member
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    I have it for the WII so I am guessing it would be the same for Xbox. I love Zumba!!! I have done the DVD's also and I rather the one for the Wii. It keeps you accountable for the movements. DVD's do not track how well you are keeping up. I am a competitive person so I want all 5 stars when I play. LOL But both are great!
  • amymichelle1226
    amymichelle1226 Posts: 150 Member
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    I have it on the Wii, but I'm sure they're all pretty similiar.

    I started with it on the Wii but now I go to live classes....I love it so much! And I'm still not perfect, but it's fun and burns a lot of calories.
  • Chikipiwi
    Chikipiwi Posts: 117 Member
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    I will recommend attending a live zumba class, if that is an option.
  • Votrvoman
    Votrvoman Posts: 14 Member
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    I had the same question, but I have 0 money to spend, so I pieced together a 44 minute workout on you tube from my favorite little videos. I did it for the first time last night and it was so much fun! Feel free to try it out!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1OwBmKIzr4&list=PLsIhJAyGP4_-4LMMKSzxCzMF8fLHKRInY
  • LisaK1228
    LisaK1228 Posts: 14
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    There is nothing like a live Zumba class. If you can't make it to a class, I recommend finding video's on youtube rather than spending the money on the games for the Wii or Xbox. I have the first one for the Wii and it did absolutely nothing for me but hurt my knees. At a live class you can burn anywhere from 700-1000 cals in an hour. With the game, I was lucky to burn 250!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    They are all very similar.
  • dnhardy
    dnhardy Posts: 59
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    I have the xbox version and while it is really neat I would probably go for the DVDs instead. Its really frustrating when the Kinect doesn't pick up your movements. And in the cool down there is a lot of stretching that the game seems to think you should still be shaking it hard for. I hate seeing the red knowing that I'm doing exactly what I'm supposed to be doing.
  • kendrafox
    kendrafox Posts: 111 Member
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    Thanks for all the advice!
  • fungirl1234
    fungirl1234 Posts: 13
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    you might need to get another one for the xbox the company might need to look at but explain whats wrong with and other than that id go for a class or the xbox to keep you accountable for the moves
  • AmberleyAngel
    AmberleyAngel Posts: 160 Member
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    I have the DVDs and I love them. I find they work better for me because I can't do some moves because of injury and arthritis so I can just march or do a modified version of those dance moves. Whether I do 5 minutes or half an hour I always feel like I've done something. :)
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
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    I have the xbox version and while it is really neat I would probably go for the DVDs instead. Its really frustrating when the Kinect doesn't pick up your movements. And in the cool down there is a lot of stretching that the game seems to think you should still be shaking it hard for. I hate seeing the red knowing that I'm doing exactly what I'm supposed to be doing.

    The Wii has the same problem. For the cool down, I can sometimes get it to recognize me just by tapping my heels, but that might be because my hip fat jiggles.

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