Zumba To do or not do

Of course you should try an exercise class that looks like fun. Why wouldn’t we want to have fun while working out? I try to pop into a zumba class once a week, because I find it a great release and shake up from my normal routine. It’s like popping into a club for an hour and shaking it on the dance floor. Trust me that people are too busy concentrating on their own workout to bother worrying about what anyone else is doing. Go. Try it. You may fall in love. If not, you’ll still get a good workout in.

I am just starting to do Zumba. I know that dance is probably the most motivating exercise for me. I am at the stage that I can't do everything perfectly or quickly but most of these classes stress to do what you can and the others everyone is just concentrating on doing it themselves. Plus it is so good for us to challenge our coordination. It is good for our minds to do new "moves" as well as our bodies. Go for it and have some fun.

I would definitely give it a try! I am a huge klutz and I doubt you're worse than me! The first time I tried it, I tripped over my own feet and fell down. The second time, I bumped into people on both sides of me. The third time...I neither fell down nor bumped into anyone. Then it started being FUN

It also got easier when I started learning the music and understood that all the steps and moves were for 4 or 8 beats...helps me keep up with the instructor a bit better now.

Let us know what you think after you try it.

I say you should definitely do it. Its a mix of different dances. You dont need any rhythm to enjoy it and burn lots of calories. Once you get the hang of it youll be dancing like its nobodys business. Ive done zumba in a class setting and home. Its a really fun way to exercise. HAVE FUN!!!!

Okay yall have convinced me to go try Zumba, I was wondering myself how it was. There are gyms all over were I live with signs for Zumba. I have a Wii so I think I will go and pick the game up first to get myself comfortable with it. Thanks ladies...

Yes, you should go, go go!!! It's great! I've been going on Saturday's for a couple of months, and I look forward to it all week. i would go more if the classes fit into my schedule; but alas, I have to settle for Saturdays!

My mom even goes wtih me sometimes. She is 65 and not coordinated at all! My daughter went with me this spring break, and she is a dancer. It's for everyone! Our instructor even tells us if we are going one way and the class is going the other to just wave as they pass you. Just keep moving, and you'll be fine. The music is great.

Don't give up if you feel awkward the first time. It's taken me all this time to really get into moving and being more free. But I love it, and after reading all of these comments, I think you will too!

Have fun!

I have NO, ZIP, ZILCH beat! I have a hard time remembering left from right! I'm very uncoordinated about moving my feet and arms at the same time. Haven't tried Zumba (YET) But I have been doing a group groove class...it's takes a few times to figure it out. GO and have FUN with it!!!!!!

I love Zumba! My husband bought the DVD set off the infomercial for me as a late Christmas present. I am 1000% uncoordinated, but when I'm in my living room by myself in my sports bra and shorts, I feel sexy and forget the extra little rolls that I'm working off! Definitely a good workout - there are some classes in my area and I fully intend to hit one of them soon! I say you should absolutely go :laugh: