What is your favorite exercise class?

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Jenn728
Jenn728 Posts: 683 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I went to Zumba two days ago but was so lost and frustrated that I couldn't keep up.

On Monday I am going to a spinning class to try that (any pointers appreciated :))

What is your favorite exercise class???

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  • groucherella
    groucherella Posts: 207
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    Group Power! Here's a clip to it. (hopefully)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji-GwJN6geg
  • ebkins7
    ebkins7 Posts: 427 Member
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    Body Combat and Kickboxing (basically the same but Combat is more structured by an actual program and not just whatever the instructor feels like doing)

    Spin... I love spin... pace yourself... if you feel like you can't keep going, reduce the resistance a bit and keep going... Unless you feel dizzy/faint... ALWAYS KEEP PEDDALING!!!

    Hope that helps!
  • luv_lea
    luv_lea Posts: 1,094 Member
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    I love anything offered at the YMCA that involves toning/sculpting. Scupt & Burn is my favorite class, or bootcamp (YMCA's might vary in classes offered in different areas tho). I tried a spinning class once and OMG, it was tough. She pushed us hardcore tho and it was an amazing workout!!
  • curlgirl_03
    curlgirl_03 Posts: 49
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    Zumba is so fun! When i get "lost" in that class I start making up my own moves lol :tongue: I didn't really like Spinning that much.. MY butt hurt for days after because the seat was too small and hard lol (or maybe my tooshie was just too big... haha)
  • hroush
    hroush Posts: 2,073 Member
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    I love spin class. I love it so much I volunteer to teach it twice a week. I think the best part about it is since it's a 5:45 class I am ready to pass out at 9:00.
  • Miss_Chievous_wechange
    Miss_Chievous_wechange Posts: 1,230 Member
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    Body Combat is my fav. Second best is Zumba
  • groucherella
    groucherella Posts: 207
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    Spinning is good too, I sweat bucket loads in that class - that's how I judge/rate my workouts. By how disgusting I am afterwards!

    You can purchase a cheap gel seat at wal-mart for to place on the spin bikes and it does help alot with the sore *kitten* syndrome you get after the class. lol
  • luv_lea
    luv_lea Posts: 1,094 Member
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    Body Combat and Kickboxing (basically the same but Combat is more structured by an actual program and not just whatever the instructor feels like doing)

    Spin... I love spin... pace yourself... if you feel like you can't keep going, reduce the resistance a bit and keep going... Unless you feel dizzy/faint... ALWAYS KEEP PEDDALING!!!

    Hope that helps!

    Oh I wish they offered kickboxing in my area!! I used to LOVE that class when I lived in another state that offered it.
  • 6Pk2Go
    6Pk2Go Posts: 105
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    Spin is awesome! You might not enjoy it as much the first or second time but by the third time you'll feel like a rock star if the instruction and music is good.

    I'm going to try Zumba this week but I'm not very coordinated either so I have a sneaking suspicion that I might not like it.
  • Slavic_Spice
    Slavic_Spice Posts: 78 Member
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    I love zumba, but it does take a few classes to get the hang of it. I have been wanting to try spinning... maybe I'll check it out next week.
  • schnarfo
    schnarfo Posts: 764 Member
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    my favourite is step but like zumba theres a lot of moves to get used to so its a case of just keep going and one day it all clicks into place....and until then make it up!

    My second favourite is body combat - so much fun but very hard if you actually put the effort in unlike most of the ladies who go to my class!

    I hate spin, its a great burn but i find it really boring and i give up because its so hard! i prefer classes where you get to jump around and move and i like step because its like dancing!
  • dannynat
    dannynat Posts: 1
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    ZUmba all the way for me!!! It does take a few classes to get the moves but it is so much fun & certainly makes you sweat !!!
  • etarre
    etarre Posts: 147 Member
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    Be sure to take a big bottle of water to spin class! And, as others have said, give it a couple of chances. The first few times you do it, it will feel really hard! Also, classes differ a lot by instructor, so shop around for a class that you really like if there's some flexibility in your schedule.
  • donicagalek
    donicagalek Posts: 526
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    Hats off to anyone coordinated enough to handle any kind of class! X-D I can't even do videos. I spend too much time trying to pay attention to where my arms and legs are supposed to go that I feel like I'm robbing myself of a workout by simply doing something (or maybe two or three things) as fast as possible without falling on my face.

    Honestly, I'm *that* uncoordinated.
  • foxxybrown
    foxxybrown Posts: 838 Member
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    Get a gel seat cover from Wal-Mart for $10. Your tale will be in pain for a few days! But right now spin is my favorite! Zumba is good with the right teacher. Same thing with Advanced Step.
  • Jenn728
    Jenn728 Posts: 683 Member
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    Thanks for the input and tips for spinning! I'm looking forward to it!
  • MoNiCaMaRieV
    MoNiCaMaRieV Posts: 50 Member
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    zumba is the best class ive tooken..it does take a few classes to get the hang of it...i really like turbo kick too..its nice to go to these classes a few times a week.. it gets me off the treadmill, stairmaster, ect..
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,396 Member
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    Spinning, spinning, spinning!!! With the right instructor, the time flies and you walk out of class feeling like you can take on the world! (of course, you'll need to shower first!)

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