Zumba on YouTube?

kylamaries
kylamaries Posts: 291
in Fitness and Exercise
Due to paralyzing social anxiety, I stray away from group classes and gyms. I tried a yoga class not too long ago and, while I thoroughly enjoyed it and looked forward to the class everyday, I often left early or skipped sessions for fear I was being judged; doing the positions wrong; not keeping up with the class; getting in someone's way; etc.

There's an outdoor Zumba class just a few blocks from my house (ran past it then other day on my run) and everyone looked like they were having a blast but I'd like to try something online first, if possible. Anyone know of any good users/videos on YouTube?

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  • duckiec
    duckiec Posts: 241 Member
    LOVE the fact that people record their routines- I have several different length workouts saved as playlists. The only reason I do them less is because I go to classes now :).

    Another MFP posted their playlist- do a search for Zumba YouTube and you should find it. I started with that one.

    Some of my fave channels/posters:

    Lobalucy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnUF6fYDKocmcyBZjhpDAUg
    MalloryHotMess: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJo-luUbp5DGr02Y2ncVpnQ
    Amber Blanch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCraMoMfHbbbrFdRrUpaTZcw
    GRDDanceFitness: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WqTzRJ_shUgaMb_72gqgQ
    Blingitonfitness (my class! Like to do fave routines at home, though they have't posted many yet): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-w_JOenUpSYtJzJd6wRGQ

    Also check out the "also related" when you pull one up.... I've found a lot of different versions that way, too. Or, I'll search for a song/artist + Zumba (i.e. This Moment Zumba) and it will give me a bunch of options, usually, plus some related songs/routines. Create playlists, re-mix them, create new ones, don't forget a warm-up and cool-down, and have fun! Looking forward to other's faves, too...
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Just type Zumba in the search box on Youtube, there are tons. But be aware that not all instructors do the exact same moves/routines to the same songs. So if you "learn" a song on the internet then are doing one in a live class, they may be a bit different. Don't let that stop you though! My instructor always introduced a new song every week so that everyone would be learning a new one and everyone would not know what they were doing, made new people feel a little more comfortable and less awkward so they could see they weren't the only one.
  • redfro2
    redfro2 Posts: 11 Member
    Due to paralyzing social anxiety, I stray away from group classes and gyms. I tried a yoga class not too long ago and, while I thoroughly enjoyed it and looked forward to the class everyday, I often left early or skipped sessions for fear I was being judged; doing the positions wrong; not keeping up with the class; getting in someone's way; etc.

    ^^ THIS!!

    Never thought of Zumba on YouTube! My boys have an Xbox Kinect with all sorts of games, including Your Shape: Fitness Evolved. All kinds of workouts, and it tells you how many calories burned. I need to start that again!
  • redfro2
    redfro2 Posts: 11 Member
    I also won't do any type of workout if someone else is in the house...
  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
    I just save a ton of Zumba clips to my Playlists and then put it on Shuffle. That's how I get my cardio currently. TONS of fun!
  • kylamaries
    kylamaries Posts: 291
    Due to paralyzing social anxiety, I stray away from group classes and gyms. I tried a yoga class not too long ago and, while I thoroughly enjoyed it and looked forward to the class everyday, I often left early or skipped sessions for fear I was being judged; doing the positions wrong; not keeping up with the class; getting in someone's way; etc.

    ^^ THIS!!

    Never thought of Zumba on YouTube! My boys have an Xbox Kinect with all sorts of games, including Your Shape: Fitness Evolved. All kinds of workouts, and it tells you how many calories burned. I need to start that again!

    We have the Xbox Kinect but I currently just have Kinect Adventuers (which I've never tried) and Kinect Sports (which kicks my butt!). I just finished an 80-minute round of Kinect Sports and whew, I'm tired. :laugh:

    But I'll look into that game, thank you!!
  • kylamaries
    kylamaries Posts: 291
    Just type Zumba in the search box on Youtube, there are tons. But be aware that not all instructors do the exact same moves/routines to the same songs. So if you "learn" a song on the internet then are doing one in a live class, they may be a bit different. Don't let that stop you though! My instructor always introduced a new song every week so that everyone would be learning a new one and everyone would not know what they were doing, made new people feel a little more comfortable and less awkward so they could see they weren't the only one.

    That's great! I'll look more into it, thank you!
  • kylamaries
    kylamaries Posts: 291
    LOVE the fact that people record their routines- I have several different length workouts saved as playlists. The only reason I do them less is because I go to classes now :).

    Another MFP posted their playlist- do a search for Zumba YouTube and you should find it. I started with that one.

    Some of my fave channels/posters:

    Lobalucy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnUF6fYDKocmcyBZjhpDAUg
    MalloryHotMess: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJo-luUbp5DGr02Y2ncVpnQ
    Amber Blanch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCraMoMfHbbbrFdRrUpaTZcw
    GRDDanceFitness: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WqTzRJ_shUgaMb_72gqgQ
    Blingitonfitness (my class! Like to do fave routines at home, though they have't posted many yet): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-w_JOenUpSYtJzJd6wRGQ

    Also check out the "also related" when you pull one up.... I've found a lot of different versions that way, too. Or, I'll search for a song/artist + Zumba (i.e. This Moment Zumba) and it will give me a bunch of options, usually, plus some related songs/routines. Create playlists, re-mix them, create new ones, don't forget a warm-up and cool-down, and have fun! Looking forward to other's faves, too...

    This is great!! I'll check these out but thank you so so much! :happy:
  • BlueInkDot
    BlueInkDot Posts: 702 Member
    Bump for linking to later!!! :D

    Edited to add: I go to Zumba classes because I'm a social person and I like being with people and being goofy - but it also costs MONEY to go to those! Doing the Zumba on YouTube can save you money! lol
  • nilbogger
    nilbogger Posts: 870 Member
    Check out the Platinum Salsa channel.

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