Share your Zumba/Spinning success

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.

I have two different zumba ones for the wii and I love them both. They are fun and time flies. My daughters even try to do some of it too which just makes me laugh.

Hi there.

Former Zumba/Spinning addict here.

It was a long hard road but I finally got off the wagon about 6 months ago and decided to start lifting heavy. Sometimes it's a little hard going to the gym and seeing people on their Spinning bikes. Or a girl walking into the lockers all sweaty. I think 'She probably just got out of a Zumba class'. But overall it may be hard but I'm willing to fight that battle every day.

I'm also here to help support anyone else trying to give up Zumba/Spinning. It's an uphill battle but you can do it. I'm living proof.

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Did you ever wake up in the middle of the night with the 'Zumba Sweats'? A real medical condition forcing your to either participate in spontaneous acts of Zumbaring or watch it hunched over your laptop like a dirty mind shame?

Definitely try both. They are very different, but both easily adjust to your current fitness level. I do Zumba on occassion, and get a great workout, but I LOVE spinning.

Many people are intimidated by spin classes, but I'll let you in on a secret....85% of the people in there were just like you in the beginning. The nice thing about it is that you can adjust the workout to your needs, and you won't be alone in that. Very few people walk into a spin class the first time and find it easy. I believe it took me about 5 classes to get the hang of where the tension needed to be for me to stand, and another 2-3 classes to be able to stand for a full minute. I thought my pride would have a hars time with it, but many of the other participants chimed in with similar stories.

I've come from overweight newbie to instructor to road rider, here are my tips for getting started...

Go early for your first class to get fitted to the bike, and learn the basic positions and how to adjust the tension and use the brake. Your pelvic bones will hurt after even with proper fit, but this goes away after a few classes. The other thing to realize is that the instructors job is to lead the class. They teach to the mid-line, but you can make the workout as difficult or easy as you need to. For the first few classes are more about form and learning the bike. Don't expect to be an expert. If there is something you can't do, modify it, don't give up. For example, if they are doing a standing sprint (and like me when I started), you can't do that, do it seated. If a segment is too intense, back it off for 30s, catch your breath then join back in. You'll learn your limits and then you can challenge yourself to push past your comfort zone.

Don't think of spin class as too hard. The great thing about it is you can adjust your tension and slow down if you need to. It is the best cardio burner at the gym! Definitely more than Zumba. You will be drenched in sweat afterwards. Zumba is a little lighter cardio and fun if you like dancing. It depends on your workout goals.

I LOVE Zumba! There are days when I just don't feel like working out and that's when I pop in my Zumba dvd. It's a great workout but I don't feel like I'm working out. I feel like I'm in a dance class.