Zumba

jenniferkaye09
jenniferkaye09 Posts: 13
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Well my friend has invited me to go to Zumba tonight and it will be my first time. She said its really fun, but I wondering about how many calories you will burn since im a beginner???

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  • louloubabydoll
    louloubabydoll Posts: 44 Member
    I'm 158pounds and doing Zumba for 50mins burns approx 300-350 on me.
  • 4lafz
    4lafz Posts: 1,078 Member
    I burn right around 400 - but am a few lbs heavier than previous poster. I love Zumba! It is quite a workout. First day is hard but keep going back as it gets better.
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    Every class is different depending on the instructor's style. I am at 161lbs and according to my HRM, I always burn close to 600 cals or more in an hour. One night we worked really hard and I burned over 900 cals. The more you put into it the more you will get out of it. Just let loose and have fun!
  • elloradannon
    elloradannon Posts: 111
    I've wondered the same thing. I usually enter mine as "fast ballroom dancing" because my instructor is not super-intense like ones I've had in the past. It calculates 354 for an hour (I weigh 146 lbs) so that sounds about right to me
  • healthydoseofglitter
    healthydoseofglitter Posts: 532 Member
    I just went to a class on Tuesday. I wore my heart rate monitor watch and burnt 600 in 45 min. I recommend a heart rate monitor to anyone who works out I LOVE mine it doesnt have a chest strap or anything. It was like 30 or 40 bucks off amazon. (mio shape is the brand i believe)
  • jenniferkaye09
    jenniferkaye09 Posts: 13
    thank yall soooo much i really appreciate it :smile:
  • kendra1976
    kendra1976 Posts: 90 Member
    It depends on the instructor and the music she/he plays, plus your energy level. I have burned between 300-500 in 30-45 minutes per my HRM. It's a great work out!
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