Let's talk ZUMBA!!

Zumba is addicting! I'm sure the dvds are great but nothing compares to going to a class with a great instructor. It takes a few times to learn the moves but after that it's so much fun. I've been going 3 to 4 days a week for about 2 months now. I've lost 27 pounds so far just from using mfp and doing zumba!

I've never taken a class, but I watch Zumba videos on YouTube. VERY energetic! I can keep up for about 10-15 because I'm a bit out of shape, but it burns calories!

I do ZUMBA nearly everyday at home on DVD and I should hit my 40 lb down mark around April 1st since starting on January 6th of this year.........it will TEAR the fat off of you I promise! Its amazing! Just doing the DVD's at home, I have lost double the weight I could ever lose at the gym! Its worth it!

I have a knee injury that prevents me from doing anything that is really weight bearing, besides walking. If it's not a lack of mobility, it's pain. I have wanted to be in shape enough to do Zumba, as it looks fun, but knew it was something I wouldn't be physically able to do. I recently started doing aqua zumba. I'm sure I don't look near as graceful because, well... it's just hard to dance in water! But it's a blast! I don't know how it compares to traditional Zumba in burning calories, but moving is moving!

Zumba is addicting! I'm sure the dvds are great but nothing compares to going to a class with a great instructor. It takes a few times to learn the moves but after that it's so much fun. I've been going 3 to 4 days a week for about 2 months now. I've lost 27 pounds so far just from using mfp and doing zumba!

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I am addicted to zumba! Classes are more structured so if you can go that route I would def suggest it! I too lost more than 20 pounds (23 at last weigh in) in 2 months just doing zumba and using MFP to track my food consumption! If you like to dance and have fun working out ZUMBA is the way to go! Good luck! :drinker:

Zumba is awesome! I go to classes about 2 times each week. The instructors are wonderful and a typical class runs about 150-200 people in a very large auditorium with jumbo screens and a stage. Average burn per hour is about 750 calories! A fun and great way to lose weight. I have never done the dvds, but can testify that the classes (if you have great instructors) are rewarding. I am 57 years old and can keep up with the younger girls...just takes a little practice (LOL). Had a recent lower back injury so taking a few weeks off. Good luck!

I love love love Zumba...it's my workout of choice. I've taken the classes at my gym and also using my wii at home. It's lots of fun and burns a ton of calories! I lost 19 lbs since I started MFP on Feb 6th! I reached my first mini goal today...Super motivating!!! Keep up the great work everybody!

I bought the DVDs and i really liked them it is fun and you don't feel that you get tired during the excercise. I think the DVD box is worth the money because if you have enough space you can easily train at home infront of your TV.
I am also goging to a zumba class and it is great.

results:
for example after zumba ripped i felt muscels i hadn't an idea they existed LOL

I do Zumba Core on wii and I love it. I've only been doing it for about a week so its too early for me to tell if its working, but i have fun..my heart rate is up and I sweat BUCKETS! so that must count for something.

Anyone seen results from doing Zumba on wii?

I've done a class for charity and my wife has done it a couple of times. I didn't feel it got my heart rate up to do any decent burn and my wife doesn't rate at all compared to other classes like body pump, body attack etc.

I've heard Zumba is an awesome workout and it's insanely fun! I'm going to my first class tonight, I cannot wait! Wish me luck :DDD

ZUMBA ADDICT! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!

I got the Zumba set for Christmas, I love it! I am still only on about 2 of the dvd's, but it makes you have a lot more energy, when I do it that is! I am glad you mentioned it, I am going to start it up again today. How many calories do you burn? Does anyone know, so I can add it to my exercise list.

I love Zumba! I started January 2nd and was doing between 4-5 classes a week from up to 3 different instructors. It was pay as you go so it was costing me a fortune. I joined a gym and they offer a variety of classes but not Zumba every day. I like the variety but only get to do Zumba once a week. They are adding Zumba classes next month so I'm looking forward to it. Its a lot of fun! It does depend on the instructor as to how "aerobic" it is. I have had all different types(a total of 7-8 different instructors as sometimes there is a sub). I had to give up running a few years ago due to bad knees so I do have to be careful with my knees. I did do something to aggravate them when I first started and had to ice them, wear braces, and be more careful after that. Now, I don't do some of the moves but can handle most of it! It is so much fun!

I do zumba 2 or 3 times a week and wear an hrm. I usually will burn about 550 calories in an hour.