Share your Zumba/Spinning success

I love zumba. Its fun.

52lbs with Zumba. :-) My before/after is on my page (yes, I gained 2lbs this week. haha!)

I enjoy Zumba so much more than spinning. It doesn't feel like a work out, it is a lot of fun, and with all the endorphins pumping through my blood stream I have more energy. Spinning just made me feel like I was being tortured. Those tiny seats are WAY too uncomfortable.

I started Zumba in January and now try to go 3-4 times per week. I have dropped 25 pounds and 2 pants sizes. I absolutely love it. Be forewarned though, there is a little learning curve so don't give up! I used to stand in the back and now get annoyed if I have to stand there! It's a great workout and I leave exhilarated and dripping in sweat.

I do both. Zumba is fun, and spinning is low impact and you can modify if you need to make it not as hard. I burn roughly 600-700/class in both, so no difference there. Try both, and keep doing what you like!

I find Zumba a lot more fun but I do like spinning as its a great workout. When I started back to exercise after almost 2 years off, I did Zumba 3-4 times a week. I still find it the most fun but I have incorporated other exercise too as I've gotten in better shape.

I love zumba! I tried my first spinning class last week (because my fav zumba teacher teaches it!). It was tough, but I liked it and plan on adding it to my weekly routine. I say try them both (maybe with several different instructors) and see what you like. You'll be more likely to stick to it if you enjoy it!

Do zumba, it's easy, you won't even notice you're exercising.

try zumba first..and then spinning!!!

But why give up zumba/spinning? You can do cardio daily and add them with weight training a few days a week.

I do spinning because I have zero co-ordination.

It is as hard as you make it - you are in control of the bike and how hard you want to push yourself.

You could take all the tension off and just cruise through 45 minutes without breaking a sweat if you really wanted to...

I love spinning. I used to watch the class and think it would be impossible but actually it's great for a newbie.

Usually the room is dark and everyone is facing the instructor and can't see you so grab a bike at the back.

Also you're in controll of how hard it is. You need to keep your legs moving for an hour but if you dont add any resistance on your bike then just moving your legs is easy. Then as you build up your stamina you add more resistance.

Try it. You'll only know if you like it once you've done it.

I did Zumba for a couple of years. It does take coordination and I would say about your 3rd class you are comfortable with the moves. I like to change things up and started doing spin a year ago and now addicted. The first time the seat does kill your butt. I invested in a $15 bike seat cover with cushion. Some gals just have gotten use to it. I now only do spin and burn approximately 200 to 300 calories in 1 hour more than Zumba does but I think that happens when our body gets use to a class. Your teachers will make a difference too. Good luck but I think I would try both two or three time each and make a decision from there.

With Zumba, times just flies. you are either too busy having fun, or trying to learn the moves the whole time, and 20 minutes on the treadmill, I'm like, this is really repetitive. and my arms are sore from running. I do get stronger running, but the clock is slow to move, with Zumba. I hardly knew the time has pass and it's 900 calories logged (HRM) Awesome.