Zumba for big girls
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blandwriter
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I am contemplating Zumba and looking for insight or recommendations from anyone who has a lot to lose and does Zumba.
I'm currently 5'4" and 321.6 pounds.
If I decide to buy one of the DVDs, where should I start?
Thanks!
I'm currently 5'4" and 321.6 pounds.
If I decide to buy one of the DVDs, where should I start?
Thanks!
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Bump.... 'cause I would like to know too0
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Is it possible to find a class to go to?
At my gym, there are lots of overweight people doing zumba and it's a fun group thing. You have some people who are super athletic dancer types laughing and getting along with those of us who are....not.0 -
Zumba is great because it can be for anyone, of all ages and sizes. My main exercise for many years was Zumba.
The DVD sets have like 5 or six discs in there. If you are new to it do the intro disc first so you can get a feel for the steps and rhythm of the dance before going to the harder dvd's.
The games for the Wii and Xbox are a pretty good place to start too. The games break down the songs by difficulty so you can pick and choose which dance you want to do and feel comfortable with.
Good luck to you!0 -
I recommend this product to get started.
http://www.zumba.com/en-US/store/US/product/zumba-exhilarate-dvd0 -
I am a Zumba Instructor and I have a lot of students that have a lot to loose. Check out some of the youtube videos first and see how you like it and then maybe try a class? Classes are always so much more fun than dvds at home!0
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i started zumba when i was over 300 lbs just pop it in and try to follow it you can modify the moves that are to hard at the moment as long as you keep moving it counts0
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The DVD's are good but there is no replacement for a class if you can get to one. It is more motivating and I find that my DVD's just sit there because I'm always going to do it "later"! There are several girls in my class that are heavier (and many that are more coordinated than me! LOL). You set your own impact level by how much you put in to it. Maybe also think about checking a Gold class, it is designed for lower impact. But be careful, it is certainly addictive !0
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Don't know what DVD for you to start with, but if you have not tried it here is an online site for you to try out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=schNu5ylfwc0
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Zumba Is for ANYONE!!!! I have been taking it for 4 years now and am very addicted to it. Best thing about Zumba is you can really work hard or you can take a moderate pace. Either way you are burning calories!!! Find a class... although the DVD and games are good, it can't replace the feeling of an actual class.0
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I recommend this product to get started.
http://www.zumba.com/en-US/store/US/product/zumba-exhilarate-dvd
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
So, when I started Zumba I just downloaded a bunch of different videos, kinda watched through them to see what I was most into and went from there! There are a lot of videos on youtube too that will get your heart pumping. It's good for shopping around to see what's out there for you to buy. Just some advice I know a kid who lost 100 lbs doing only zumba for exercise. It was very encouraging. Good luck!0
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YouTube has some great videos that actually have "Plus size" instructors. I started with that...I felt more comfrotable looking at someone my size - if they could do it, so could I. Here is a link to one that I started with...you can do a search from there. I made a playlist of about 40 minutes of different videos I found on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i7e5cRlaaI&sns=em
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To be honest I would got for aerobic! Its not the healthest thing USLESS you have been taught dance! Beacuse the moves use a lot the things that need correct placement of the hip and ankle! Even the fittest can hurt themself! I love aerobics it high energy but simple movements!!! Maybe try a few DVDs cheap or classes see what you like!0
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I am contemplating Zumba and looking for insight or recommendations from anyone who has a lot to lose and does Zumba.
I'm currently 5'4" and 321.6 pounds.
If I decide to buy one of the DVDs, where should I start?
Thanks!
I'd just try searching YouTube for Zumba clips. I've mad numerous playlists, and then just put it on shuffle when I want to workout. I just go until I'm tired. It's generally easy to modify to make things lower impact. Free AND fun! I like it because it's non repetitive the way a DVD would be.0 -
I love her!0
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As a big gal myself, I definitely recommend a Zumba class. I have the DVDs and never once used them. I find I do so much better in class and being with people. and once I got over my stinkin thinkin (oh there's the fat girl what is SHE doing here) I had a blast. Everyone has such a good time. My instructor says the only rule in her class is that there are none. She says always go back to marching in place if you need to slow down.
When I first started there were things I just could not keep up with and would stop and march, last week I was able to complete one of the songs that always messed me up.
Best wishes, just have fun0 -
I did the DVD's but prefer the class. I didn't give up in the class. The other people motivate you to keep going. Even if you need to step back and sip some water or just breathe.... it beats being able to stop the DVD, sit on the couch and not get back up (Yeah, been there).0
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I did and still do from time to time...I was 5"10 and 280.6 pounds...just do it at your own pace, and do not let it imitate you, you got this:) It is soooooo fun, tone your body, you will drop weight and loose tons of weight:)0
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My wife is a Zumba instructor who had a client with your profile. The woman took a chair and placed it next to her so she could easily switch between rests and exercise. She lost a lot of weight since and as I recall, everyone was really supportive with her.0
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DVD's are good but I find that going to class makes for a better workout. I don't know if it's the energy of all the other people around me or the additional motivation of a live instructor or what. Just remember that you don't have to have any rhythm or dance skills to burn calories. I am living proof of this. Just remember to double-up on the sports bra as not to injure yourself and have fun with it!0
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