Ditch the workout...
47Jacqueline
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Suddenly I know what Zumba is all about!!! I LOVE Zumba. I can burn about 5 to 600 calories an hour doing Zumba. I'm training to be a Zumba instructor!
But last night I went to a Salsa for Absolute Beginners dance class and I. Got. It. ;-) I had a blast AND I burned about 350 calories in about an hour. I wasn't even thinking about working out when I went to the class, but by the end, I was sweating... well not as much as I sweat in Zumba, but definitely I had a workout. I'm going back next week! I signed up for five more classes.
Now I want to learn the other dances behind Zumba - Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton. ;-)
But last night I went to a Salsa for Absolute Beginners dance class and I. Got. It. ;-) I had a blast AND I burned about 350 calories in about an hour. I wasn't even thinking about working out when I went to the class, but by the end, I was sweating... well not as much as I sweat in Zumba, but definitely I had a workout. I'm going back next week! I signed up for five more classes.
Now I want to learn the other dances behind Zumba - Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton. ;-)
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I love zumba!!it was the dvds and the wii game which helped me lose the majority of my weight wish I could go to a class but with my panic and agrophobia its too difficult but I think ill sort the game out again:)0
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Yea.. Zumba rocks
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nope- not ditching my weight training.
they make me a better dancer- and they give me a body that dancing cannot. But still get my sweat on doing zumba- it's fun- I get to dance sure. Not a substitute for my gym workouts though.
Also if you are interested in other dance forms check out Zouk too- it's fantastic.0 -
Now I want to learn the other dances behind Zumba - Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton. ;-)
lol, i don't think a class is required to learn that one0 -
Now I want to learn the other dances behind Zumba - Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton. ;-)
lol, i don't think a class is required to learn that one
A class would be helpful so you don't jam your backside up with your butt.
I take west african- there is cross over- it is not unhelpful to take real technical classes so you can learn the moves- it's not actually ALL about twitching your glutes.0 -
then youtube has lied to me0
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Suddenly I know what Zumba is all about!!! I LOVE Zumba. I can burn about 5 to 600 calories an hour doing Zumba. I'm training to be a Zumba instructor!
But last night I went to a Salsa for Absolute Beginners dance class and I. Got. It. ;-) I had a blast AND I burned about 350 calories in about an hour. I wasn't even thinking about working out when I went to the class, but by the end, I was sweating... well not as much as I sweat in Zumba, but definitely I had a workout. I'm going back next week! I signed up for five more classes.
Now I want to learn the other dances behind Zumba - Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton. ;-)
The best workouts for you are the ones you love!!!!! I'd much rather get off the treadmill and out in nature and hike my *kitten* off!!! Fitness should be fun!0 -
Love zumba, check out kinds edler on you tube, she does some fab routines x0
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Love zumba, check out kinds edler on you tube, she does some fab routines x0
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I signed up for an adult jazz class this summer. I took jazz for 12 years when I was younger. I can't wait 0
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Zumba was where I started oh so many years ago. Loved it then and when I want a fun time I'll go again. It definitely kicked off my healthy life style.0
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I can see it now...........................
A bunch of muscleheads and gym rats wearing tank tops and spandex doing Zumba class and hip grinding and screaming "woooo".
You sure you want that in your class?
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then youtube has lied to me
yeah- it's got a lot of bad dancing out there- it's hard to find good stuff worth learning.
Gotta get to a class.I can see it now...........................
A bunch of muscleheads and gym rats wearing tank tops and spandex doing Zumba class and hip grinding and screaming "woooo".
You sure you want that in your class?wink
Lulz... that's totally me.... and I'm the only one who gets remotely close to parallel for any of the stuff we do. It's almost laughable- like- seriously- do work son.0 -
yeah- it's got a lot of bad dancing out there- it's hard to find good stuff worth learning.
Gotta get to a class.
Oi, really? I just found Linda Elder on YT and did a class of hers. It hurt in a good way, and I sweat my rear off, so I figured it was okay?
I'm not even a little interested in going to a class - I really love working out alone. Any tips on finding a good one?0 -
yeah- it's got a lot of bad dancing out there- it's hard to find good stuff worth learning.
Gotta get to a class.
Oi, really? I just found Linda Elder on YT and did a class of hers. It hurt in a good way, and I sweat my rear off, so I figured it was okay?
I'm not even a little interested in going to a class - I really love working out alone. Any tips on finding a good one?
I was really talking about technical stuff that's actual dancing- not dance for fitness.
Those things are not the same.
But for finding real dance studio's- it takes some hunting and trial and error.0 -
Ah okay. I was a dancer for 12 years, and I'm taking a class this summer - I just misunderstood you. Thanks for your help!0
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I can see it now...........................
A bunch of muscleheads and gym rats wearing tank tops and spandex doing Zumba class and hip grinding and screaming "woooo".
You sure you want that in your class?
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
Actually, I'm studying for th ACE Group Fitness Certification exam right now. What a LOT of work!0 -
I love ALL of those dances...and don't forget belly dancing...bollywood (is that what it's called??)...I just love dancing!0
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bollywood- is indian(ish)
raqs sharqi/bellydance is middle eastern0
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