Zumba!!!

dawnalis
dawnalis Posts: 27
edited September 22 in Fitness and Exercise
I have been doing Zumba for about a month and was wondering if anyone else has been enjoying this wonderfully fun and energizing form of exercise! I absolutley love it and I'm also wondering how we can get that put on as a form of exercise for when we log our cardio!!!
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  • TaraMaria
    TaraMaria Posts: 1,975
    Its high time it get put as an option however I really do looove my HRM and keeping track of calories myself! I'm a cheap gal and went with Wally World's HRM option but its made it so much fun to see how many calories I'm burning! :o)

    I ♥ ZUMBA!!!!!!!
  • gracienkaidens_momma
    gracienkaidens_momma Posts: 379 Member
    I've always wanted to try Zumba! I wonder if there's any fun workout DVDs you can do from home.
  • megsta21
    megsta21 Posts: 506 Member
    Ive been doing it for months and LOVE it!!! =)

    I used a HRM and it worked out the same as "Aerobic's - High Impact"
  • megsta21
    megsta21 Posts: 506 Member
    I've always wanted to try Zumba! I wonder if there's any fun workout DVDs you can do from home.

    The workout DVD's are available from www.zumba.com... thats how it originally started! =]
  • kokimo79
    kokimo79 Posts: 2
    I picked up the new Zumba for Wii today and it was totally awesome. If you like Zumba you should get this.
  • dawnalis
    dawnalis Posts: 27
    I think I have been logging it as high impact aerobics, because I typed in dance once and I KNEW that all that sweat was worth a hell of alot more calories than that...lol
  • dawnalis
    dawnalis Posts: 27
    Zumba for Wii, hells yes that would be awesome.........I didn't know that had such a thing........oh so going on my xmas wish list!!!!
  • ItsJustVicki
    ItsJustVicki Posts: 104
    I picked up the new Zumba for Wii today and it was totally awesome. If you like Zumba you should get this.


    I want to get that-so it's really worth it??
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    I've been doing zumba for just shy of a year and LOOOOVE IT. I'm a bonified zumba fairy. Sadly with a job change and getting used to different hours not to mention part to full time I'm adjusting... I used to go 2-4 times a week!! I prefer my HRM for calorie burn b/c it's always different. Depends on my energy level, the instructor and the songs/routines.

    Zumba :heart:
  • blueelephant1212
    blueelephant1212 Posts: 100 Member
    I picked up the new Zumba for Wii today and it was totally awesome. If you like Zumba you should get this.

    mine was shipped today! i can't wait to get it!
  • kokimo79
    kokimo79 Posts: 2
    The Wii game has many more moves than the DVD set... It is a great change up from the normal dancing. You should try it
  • patsaffo
    patsaffo Posts: 20
    I am almost 58 years old, and would love to try Zumba, but am afraid I won't be able to keep up. I need courage.
  • SlipperySlope
    SlipperySlope Posts: 34
    Patsaffo:
    Don't worry! It's 100% self-paced, so if you're a 20 year old amazing dancer, you can rock out, but if you're not quite up to their speed, you can just do your own lighter version...still fun. Try it--I bet you'll like it!
  • Sweet13_Princess
    Sweet13_Princess Posts: 1,207 Member
    Anyone getting the Wii fit Zumba? I heard it's coming out soon and wondered if anyone knows anything about it.

    Shannon
  • dawnalis
    dawnalis Posts: 27
    Maybe I should take my HRM with me to class and see where I'm at! The instructor told me you can burn anywhere from 500-1000 calories in an hour, that's insane.......after class I always feel like I burned about 1000...lol! And it doesn't matter what age you are the steps are pretty easy to follow and you can go at your own pace and take a break whenever you feel you need too!
  • abyt42
    abyt42 Posts: 1,358 Member
    I go to classes with two different Zumba instructors....and they've apparently decided, independently, to work glutes this week..... I'm a little whiney, and it hurts to sit down. Everything else is fine. The silver lining is that I apparently do have muscles in my butt.
  • macw1_2000
    macw1_2000 Posts: 50 Member
    I saw this today on an infomercial and was kind of skeptical....they kept telling me i was having a party at my house etc (what I wouldn't do for a party at my house!!!).

    Is it really fun or are you dying after a few minutes? I know after working out with one of the "biggest loser" tapes I was ready to call 9/11.
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    How "high impact" is this?

    I've had a bit of bad luck with a series of injuries and illness.
    I'm in Physical Therapy now and the PT just cleared me for yoga.

    Literally been years since I've been able to work out on a regular basis.
    This sounds like a ton of fun, could be a goal to work for, but also afraid I'll set myself back to square one if I push too soon.
  • robynrae_1
    robynrae_1 Posts: 712 Member
    Its very latin dancey, so like cha-cha step. The class I take doesn't have much jumping so its not hard on the joints that way. Just the side to side movements.

    The Wii version just came out this week. I haven't bought it yet, I would like some reviews before I spend the money.

    I use my heart rate monitor in class and I burn around 650 cal in that hour.
  • indianajonex
    indianajonex Posts: 27
    I agree with you, saw the videos in you tube and looks so fun!.
    I'm waiting too for the reviews to buy the wii or the xbox, I think it would be good to mix it up with the swimming pool.
  • TaraMaria
    TaraMaria Posts: 1,975
    I am almost 58 years old, and would love to try Zumba, but am afraid I won't be able to keep up. I need courage.

    My 54 year old mom does it with me! IIts not a big deal if you can't keep up 100% of the time. On the dvd's the instructor shows an easier step and my mom modifies as she goes along. The first time she did it she kept saying, this is fun! Its not boring!! LOL! :o) These are the DVD'S from the Zumba website. :o)
  • thenebean9
    thenebean9 Posts: 216
    Like others have said, Zumba is self paced! If you go to a class that has a lot of jump moves, just don't jump! Do what you can, and just have fun! If you are worried you'll feel out of place taking it slow in a Zumba class, try checking out a Zumba Gold class - check out www.zumba.com and search for Gold classes in your area!

    My HRM tells me that in a 45 minute class, I burn around 700 calories, and when I teach an hour long class, my HRM tells me I burn 1200!! I really bust a move and shake everything I got! It's such a fun and great workout!

    Zumba love! :)
  • tenessaa
    tenessaa Posts: 105 Member
    I'm a big girl and I can generally keep up. Sometimes I modify the moves so I don't kill my bad knees but it is a blast!
  • budgetqueen79
    budgetqueen79 Posts: 310 Member
    I just got mine on the Wii and love it!
  • joany
    joany Posts: 24 Member
    I love Zumba also! For me, 60 mins. of Zumba burns 500 calories.
  • dawnalis
    dawnalis Posts: 27
    When I get back from Mexico I'm going to actually wear my HRM to class one day to see how many calories I do burn in that hour!
  • Sweet13_Princess
    Sweet13_Princess Posts: 1,207 Member
    Do you think the Wii version of Zumba is challenging compared to the classes? I know I've been very disappointed with Wii Fit Plus. I want something that will REALLY torch calories!

    Shannon
  • budgetqueen79
    budgetqueen79 Posts: 310 Member
    I think it is. The Wii Plus was like for kids to me. The Zumba on Wii has advanced and expert levels and a 60 minute class. I was out of breath on the beginners. I did a review on youtube with one of the beginner's songs on it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awrE2_UAuCE
  • dawnalis
    dawnalis Posts: 27
    Like I said, I am soooo putting that game on my xmas wish list!
  • Sweet13_Princess
    Sweet13_Princess Posts: 1,207 Member
    Thanks, I think I'll ask Santa for this too.;-)

    Shannon
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