Bigger Woman wanting to becoming a Zumba instructor

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  • tam_a_ram_a
    tam_a_ram_a Posts: 52 Member
    oops..ignore this part.
  • tam_a_ram_a
    tam_a_ram_a Posts: 52 Member
    ignore this one too...i wish MFP would allow you to delete posts when you screwed it up.
  • tam_a_ram_a
    tam_a_ram_a Posts: 52 Member
    I would love to attend a Zumba class or any other class that the instructor was not a size 4. Yes I'm overweight but I to would still be nice to attend a class and not be so intimidated. I can't twist my overweight body into all those positions and it would be nice to be in a class that was being taught by a heavier set individual. Also if classes could be offered by weight classification, I think more people would be out there enjoying different exercise classes. Maybe that can be your draw to encourage overweight people to come out and try Zumba. I think you would do very well!

    I'm just going to say this, because this post kind of irks me a little. When I started taking Zumba classes, I was a size 18. After less than a year of doing Zumba, I shrunk down to a size 4 and will be getting my license to instruct Zumba in a couple of weeks. It bothers me that you use the excuse of being intimidated as a reason to not go. There were women of all shapes and sizes in the classes I took, and nobody is going to be looking at you because they're so focused on what the instructor is doing. If you don't want to go out in public and do Zumba, then get the video game or buy the videos, but don't use someone else's fitness success as an excuse as to why you won't do it. And BTW, I have seen a few "overweight" instructors up in my area who started out as students in a class; and they are nowhere near a size 4, even after becoming instructors. I was really overweight when I started, but if I had decided to compare my body shape and size to that of the instructor's as an excuse to not do anything, then I would still be a size 18 and feel like crap all the time.
  • celtbell3
    celtbell3 Posts: 738 Member
    I :heart: :heart: :heart: zumba and have been taking the classes for three years. In the past, I have taken classes with both bigger women and with smaller women instructing. Both lead motivating classes ~ if you really enjoy it and know that you will be able to competently lead other women and men (some of whom will be smaller than you) then I say go for it! Good luck!
  • tam_a_ram_a
    tam_a_ram_a Posts: 52 Member
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mghi3SQShzs

    The instructors are the biggest women in this entire class, and look at how much fun everyone is having. The instructors are getting everyone pumped. It's all about fun, and if you love what you're doing and you remain confident, it won't matter. Notice I said instructorS!!!
  • Alikittycat
    Alikittycat Posts: 43 Member
    I myself have lost a total of 154lbs to date... I became a zumba instructor and I am still in the process of getting to where I want to be. I am not embarrassed or ashamed and yes I still have a little loose skin, i teach class give it my 100% and have fun doing it. My classes are attended by all shapes and sizes and no matter what everyone is treated with respect. I still need about 40lbs to get to my weight and I am not ashamed. I like everyone else struggle with weight issues but I love teaching zumba and try to teach those around me. If I could do it so can they....
  • BadOneEarMonkey
    BadOneEarMonkey Posts: 24
    See to you size don't matter but to some it does as you can see in the comments of this post.
    I have the video games for Zumba and did start with that the. Started attending many classes.
    I was larger than a size 18. I had not seen a larger instructor myself so was curious as to what people thought.
    I am now an instructor for Zumba and got my toning as well now. I have done a few songs but I am still nervous getting up in front of people. It's not easy getting up there because you want to make sure you perform your moves so people can follow. If people can't follow me well then why would I instruct? I guarantee you I would not have been able to perform the moves as well when I was a size 24-22 ish. My post was genuine and I wanted to see everyone's opinions. Sorry that it irked you so bad.
  • BadOneEarMonkey
    BadOneEarMonkey Posts: 24
    My above response is to this sorry, on my cell
    I would love to attend a Zumba class or any other class that the instructor was not a size 4. Yes I'm overweight but I to would still be nice to attend a class and not be so intimidated. I can't twist my overweight body into all those positions and it would be nice to be in a class that was being taught by a heavier set individual. Also if classes could be offered by weight classification, I think more people would be out there enjoying different exercise classes. Maybe that can be your draw to encourage overweight people to come out and try Zumba. I think you would do very well!

    I'm just going to say this, because this post kind of irks me a little. When I started taking Zumba classes, I was a size 18. After less than a year of doing Zumba, I shrunk down to a size 4 and will be getting my license to instruct Zumba in a couple of weeks. It bothers me that you use the excuse of being intimidated as a reason to not go. There were women of all shapes and sizes in the classes I took, and nobody is going to be looking at you because they're so focused on what the instructor is doing. If you don't want to go out in public and do Zumba, then get the video game or buy the videos, but don't use someone else's fitness success as an excuse as to why you won't do it. And BTW, I have seen a few "overweight" instructors up in my area who started out as students in a class; and they are nowhere near a size 4, even after becoming instructors. I was really overweight when I started, but if I had decided to compare my body shape and size to that of the instructor's as an excuse to not do anything, then I would still be a size 18 and feel like crap all the time.
  • BadOneEarMonkey
    BadOneEarMonkey Posts: 24
    I just want to let everyone know I am a size 16 now and still dropping.
    I became a Zumba instructor and took my toning training recently as well :-)
    I am planing on starting a class after the new year.
    I am nervous because I still feel like I am a big girl at times and being in front of ppl can be scary cuz you think you might forget moves haha!
    But I have done a few songs with the ladies at my gym and am grateful for all the help they have helped me with.
    I love Zumba and have found several people online even help...
    It's a great adventure :-)
  • happysherri
    happysherri Posts: 1,360 Member
    Go For It! If i took a class and couldnt keep up with someone bigger than me, id be motivated to come back til i could!
  • grentea
    grentea Posts: 96 Member
    I would take your class for sure and I wouldn't care if you weren't a size 4! I've taken different classes with instructors of all sizes and the best instructors were knowledgeable, fun and had a great attitude. I think you will be great! Go for it!
  • RachelLaine87
    RachelLaine87 Posts: 15 Member
    Great job! Congrats :)

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