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super__fly
super__fly Posts: 1
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey There,

Does anyone know how many calories are burned in a zumba class?

Thanks,
Meagan

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  • xxthursday09xx
    xxthursday09xx Posts: 85 Member
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    That all depends on your effort, your BPM....it can range from 400-1000 depending.
  • travelgirl96
    travelgirl96 Posts: 68
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    I looked at www.clickfit.com for calories burned in Zumba. It is similar to "Slimnastics" with fitnesspal so that is what i use. hope this helps.
  • AmyShip
    AmyShip Posts: 24
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    The best way to calculate your calories is a heart rate monitor with a chest strap. The Polar FT7 is great! I burn anywhere between 700-1000 calories in an Hour Zumba class.
  • WonderNoodle
    WonderNoodle Posts: 549
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    I wear my Polar FT4 with chest strap during class and burn between 600-700 in an hour. I'm 5'5" and 214lbs. It does absolutely depend on how much effort you put in. Wearing my HRM is telling so if I don't see the calorie burn I want...I better STEP IT UP!
  • WonderNoodle
    WonderNoodle Posts: 549
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    If you don't have an HRM, most people use "high energy aerobics" to enter Zumba exercise.
  • ginnyroxx
    ginnyroxx Posts: 763
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    Before I got my HRM, i logged it as aerobics, high impact. however depending on how intense i was in class or how good my instructor was, my range is either way below that (by about 150) or way over (by about 200)
  • akuechle
    akuechle Posts: 1
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    What's Zumba? I'm very interested.
  • Sugar_Apple
    Sugar_Apple Posts: 951 Member
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    I dont have a HRM either

    so I log it as Aerobics- general because I just started and I dont do all the moves all out....when I get better I will log it as Aerobics - high impact
  • ginnyroxx
    ginnyroxx Posts: 763
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    What's Zumba? I'm very interested.
    It's fast pace latin dancing. VERY fun!

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