Anyone out there using ZUMBA for the Wii???

AJs_mom
AJs_mom Posts: 64 Member
edited September 22 in Health and Weight Loss
I just picked up ZUMBA for the Wii today. Hoping to get a chance to use it tonight.....

Any feedback?

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  • Sharont213
    Sharont213 Posts: 323 Member
    I love it.. got it at Christmas and am really enjoying it. It's a good workout too! Have fun.. enjoy!
  • muth3rluvx2
    muth3rluvx2 Posts: 1,156 Member
    PS3 version. use it almost daily. love it.
  • AggieCass09
    AggieCass09 Posts: 1,867 Member
    is it worth it? about how many calories do yall burn?
  • pcmoore
    pcmoore Posts: 53 Member
    I am interested too! I have not used it but have heard so much about Zumba! Right now I'm using Just Dance 2 for the Wii but think I'll try Zumba
  • Kdoty
    Kdoty Posts: 12
    That is going to be our next buy if its good... we do alot of just dance... its good for a work out if ya do it correctly... let me know how it goes for you!!
  • Zurichnee
    Zurichnee Posts: 25 Member
    Can't wait until it available at amazon.ca!
  • CuteMommy88
    CuteMommy88 Posts: 538 Member
    i have it and i loooove it!!!
  • brittybee23
    brittybee23 Posts: 16 Member
    LOVE Wii Zumba! and Just Dance! both get me sweating! I need to pick up an HRM though, so I can figure out how many calories i'm burning. Any one have a good suggestion for one?
  • angigreen
    angigreen Posts: 2
    I actually thought about buying for xbox 360. It looks like fun. Do you get a good workout?
  • Sharont213
    Sharont213 Posts: 323 Member
    is it worth it? about how many calories do yall burn?

    I burn about 150 calories on a 20 min session and over 300 on a 45 minute session - still doing the "easy" tracks. Expecting to see more burn when I progress through to hard/expert. It is comprable to what I burn using the Zumba DVD's
  • AJs_mom
    AJs_mom Posts: 64 Member
    Can't wait until it available at amazon.ca!

    I think it's there now.... I had looked it up for a co-worker of mine today. But it was listed at $62.99. I paid $39.99 at EB Games.
  • chrish1981
    chrish1981 Posts: 156
    I actually JUST got done with it! I got it for my birthday on Sunday and it's so much fun!

    I also go to regular Zumba classes as well. I'm not sure exactly how many calories are burned, but man, it's got to be a lot because I sweat my butt off.

    I just ordered a heart monitor, though, so soon I'll know for sure!
  • Val_Gets_Fit
    Val_Gets_Fit Posts: 210 Member
    I have it and LOVE it! I'm still at the beginner's workouts. I do two 20-minute beginner sessions. I burn over 300 cals in 40 minutes, according to my HRM. It's fun. I laugh at myself for most of it. :laugh: I'd definitely recommend it.
  • AJs_mom
    AJs_mom Posts: 64 Member
    I had done a lot of ZUMBA classes at the gym, when I was on maturnity leave. Now I don't get to go, because the classes are either mid-morning or late afternoon. Doesn't fit the schedule of a mom who works full-time. The classes were awesome, and I really miss it. The instructor was great! ZUMBA is a fantatic workout.
  • trixieflow
    trixieflow Posts: 31 Member
    is anyone using it on carpet? i took a class and loved it. thought about buying the video but i can't imagine dancing on carpet.
    thoughts?
    thank you
  • AJs_mom
    AJs_mom Posts: 64 Member
    is anyone using it on carpet? i took a class and loved it. thought about buying the video but i can't imagine dancing on carpet.
    thoughts?
    thank you

    I'll be doing it on the carpet..... if I can ever get my kids to bed and try it out :) I'll let you know how I make out!

    Anyone know how I might track the calories burned??
  • yellowfairy
    yellowfairy Posts: 207 Member
    I love this game!!! It is fun-and a great workout. (I do mine in my living room-so on the carpet, doesn't seem to be an issue so far!)
  • MandiPandi757
    MandiPandi757 Posts: 28 Member
    Have it and I love it!!! I've never tried it on carpet, as I have hardwood floors. Though I can't imagine doing some of the dance steps on the carpet, some of the moves that you have to do might not be as smooth on carpet vs. hard floor. But I'm sure you'll figure something out. Just remember to always keep moving even though you might not be insync with the dancer on the screen. It's a fun workout and it makes the 45min to whenever you want to stop, go by like a blink of an eye. In order to figure calories burned, you'll have to invest in a HRM. That would be the only way to figure exactly how many calories your burning while doing this workout.
  • bizybeemom
    bizybeemom Posts: 84 Member
    Zumba for Wii? Wow! Gotta get it! I love Zumba!!!:love:
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    It is fun and a great work out - you'll love it!
  • CuteMommy88
    CuteMommy88 Posts: 538 Member
    is anyone using it on carpet? i took a class and loved it. thought about buying the video but i can't imagine dancing on carpet.
    thoughts?
    thank you

    I do it on carpet and sometimes its a little hard to slide sometimes but its a little easier barefoot!!
  • AJs_mom
    AJs_mom Posts: 64 Member
    is anyone using it on carpet? i took a class and loved it. thought about buying the video but i can't imagine dancing on carpet.
    thoughts?
    thank you

    I do it on carpet and sometimes its a little hard to slide sometimes but its a little easier barefoot!!

    I did it last night bare foot. It was fun and a great workout. My left foot hurt throughout the night through, as I have been having problems with it since the fall (volleyball injury). Will give it a try with shoes tonight.

    One problem I did have was keeping the belt in place. I was trying to wear it on my hips and it kept slidding off. Also the pants I was wearing didn't help.

    I don't have a HRM right now, but I did end up tracking it as dancing - aerobic.
  • AJs_mom
    AJs_mom Posts: 64 Member
    So I tried it again last night - bare foot and with proper workout pants. My foot didn't cause me any issues through the night and the belt did still slide a bit, so I moved it up to my waist. Still seemed to record my movements okay. Definitely a keeper!
  • jovigirl700
    jovigirl700 Posts: 2
    i am so excited that everyone here likes the zumba i just got mine today and gonna try it out tomorrow
  • bethgrayster
    bethgrayster Posts: 56 Member
    I just picked it up as well! I am looking forward to "playing" tonight!
  • jovigirl700
    jovigirl700 Posts: 2
    i just did mine for the first time had fun and was sweating really bad so i think thats good cause it makes you feel like a good workout
  • CuteMommy88
    CuteMommy88 Posts: 538 Member
    is it worth it? about how many calories do yall burn?

    I finally figured out how much i am burning!! I got a HRM the other day and I burned almost 500 calories in 45 minutes.....plus its fun....thats more than you can say for most cardio!! ( i hate running) :)
  • forgiven4life
    forgiven4life Posts: 451
    I love mine, and TOTALLY worth it! I burned 295 calories in 22 min the other night. And I wear a HRM so I know it's correct. And sooooooo fun!
  • kuechletwins
    kuechletwins Posts: 88 Member
    QUOTE:

    is anyone using it on carpet? i took a class and loved it. thought about buying the video but i can't imagine dancing on carpet.
    thoughts?
    thank you



    I'll be doing it on the carpet..... if I can ever get my kids to bed and try it out :) I'll let you know how I make out!

    Anyone know how I might track the calories burned??

    I have been doing it on carpet as well. I don't really have any other choice. Maybe I'll try it barefoot - as some of the moves are next to impossible to get right (frustrating) with shoes on!
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