Zumba?

CatchThatKitten
CatchThatKitten Posts: 47
edited September 27 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all!
I want to start Zumba, but I do NOT want to jiggle my wiggle in front of a whole bunch of people (at least, not at first :-)). Have any of you done the DVD's or played the games? Which ones are the best, in your opinion? Know where I can get cheap ones? Thanks in advance! Hope everyone's doing GREAT!
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  • BeachLife76
    BeachLife76 Posts: 78 Member
    LOL @ jiggle my wiggle!! I have Zumba on kinect and love it! I can do the workout at home and not have to worry about being in front of anyone. Also, it goes through the movements step by step. I love it! Wish you lots of luck :)
  • BlissfulYoga
    BlissfulYoga Posts: 88 Member
    I'm interested in free online videos of this, too! Due to my schedule, lack of offerings locally, and cost - I would like to do this at home...looking for ideas and also like-minded people to be 'friends' with...send me a friends request with ZUMBA in subject :)
  • Nolalee
    Nolalee Posts: 26 Member
    Do you have a Wii? I just got Zumba for my wii and I love it. Amazon has it for $29.99 :)
  • lcs1211
    lcs1211 Posts: 121 Member
    Have been doing Zumba at Curves since January and I love it. Have also tried the WII version and it is okay too. Also ordered the DVD's this weekend and should get them by the end of the week. I go to class and just let me fat wiggle and jiggle. Since I started, not so much to wiggle and jiggle anymore. Everybody is there for the same reason - fun and exercise and nobody pays attention to the other person. Good luck and enjoy.
  • phinners
    phinners Posts: 524 Member
    Hi all!
    I want to start Zumba, but I do NOT want to jiggle my wiggle in front of a whole bunch of people (at least, not at first :-)). Have any of you done the DVD's or played the games? Which ones are the best, in your opinion? Know where I can get cheap ones? Thanks in advance! Hope everyone's doing GREAT!
    Yup I have the Zumba fitness dvds and I love it. I do it at home where I jiggle my wiggle just in front of myself!
  • kittyloo123
    kittyloo123 Posts: 300 Member
    i have been doing zumba for a short while. Believe it or not, its not that easy to shake it like they show on the commercials and stuff. You just assume, that you CAN shake it..... but its harder than it looks.
    Anyway, when you go to zumba, nobody is lookin' at you. They are trying to keep up with their own moves.
  • wenders123
    wenders123 Posts: 338 Member
    Zumba for Wii is great - very similar to classes, but without the people :laugh:
    The only thing missing is the atmosphere, but it's a good place to start if you don't want to shake your bootie in public :bigsmile:
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I don't know where you can get cheap one's but I've been doing the DVD's (I now have both sets) since January and still love it! And I've lost 20 lbs. :smile: I have 2 grown daughters and they both Zumbaalso. One attends classes and has the Kinect game. The other does only the Wii game. My daughter that has the Wii game says the Exhillerate DVD is almost exactly the same as Wii workout she likes best.
  • debbieemmett
    debbieemmett Posts: 26
    i have zumba for my wii console..it includes a belt for the control and adds up the points you,ve scored..its really good, give it a go..i also go to a zumba class which i enjoy...dont be affraid of jiggling infront of people...good luck..
  • kirstinalexis
    kirstinalexis Posts: 6
    Crunch Fitness has a DVD called Cardio Salsa which is almost the same, plus the guy who plays drums for the live music is really cute :]

    But it's a pretty old (3 years maybe?) DVD and so it should be like $9 on Amazon. I really liked it, and it's only 45 minutes including warmup and cool down.
  • xAdrianax
    xAdrianax Posts: 269 Member
    HI! Hey i think EVERYONE feels like that when they first go to zumba, me and my friends were a bit self conscious but everyones wiggling and jiggling and the atmosphere is great and so much fun! And it keeps you wanting to go back, can seriously see an improvement fitness wise as well as weight.
    If not, i have heard a lot of good things about zumba for wii. Oh also theres a zumba dvd you can buy and it comes with some mini weights aswell for the toning exercises ( we actually use those in the class) so thats worth looking for (they are green)
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    We have the DVD's my sister does them its a riot!..
  • NicolCook
    NicolCook Posts: 489 Member
    I love the Dvd's. You might try Amazon or Ebay to get them cheaper :) Best of luck!
  • AHealthierRhonda
    AHealthierRhonda Posts: 881 Member
    I go to classes 1-3 times a week, ahve Zumba for Wii and the Zumba dvds. Just did a 90 minute Zumbathon Friday night!!!!!! People of all sizes and fitness levels (and coordination) go to Zumba classes. IT si definitely far more fun in a class with others and the atmosphere is electric!!!! I would recommend trying out a class soon. I like all of the Zumba things I have!
  • MeliciousMelis
    MeliciousMelis Posts: 458 Member
    I was intimidated by the thought of taking a class, until I got there and realized that the only one who was "perfect" at it was the instructor, and the rest of us were a bunch of well intentioned but off rhythm rock stars.:laugh: Its all in the effort, not necessarily the technique-- just have fun with it.
  • midkiffsteph
    midkiffsteph Posts: 5
    The thing about zumba is that it's really high energy and it's MUCH more fun done in a room with other people! TRUST ME - no one is paying attention to you - they are getting their own steps right! I challenge you to get out of your comfort zone, leave the living room and go try out a class or two! Different instructors have different methods, some are more energetic some are less, so try a few different ones! Iknow you can always try one or two classes for free. Good luck!
  • cszammit
    cszammit Posts: 26 Member
    Hi,
    don't worry about the others, just go with some friends and enjoy. It's really fun!!! :)
  • Blr31977
    Blr31977 Posts: 49
    I have the one for the X-Box Kinect... Love it! I've been doing it for 5 months and I'm still not bored of it and personally I think its a better work out than the classes at the gym. I just work harder on the game.
  • chelzmartinez
    chelzmartinez Posts: 12 Member
    I'm a zumba addict and nobody is looking at anybody else's jiggles....... We are all there to shake it but don't be ashamed to show up to a class. It's great fun and you'll find the most motivational people there big and small. Good luck missy! :-)
  • lynnmarie60
    lynnmarie60 Posts: 325
    I ordered my DVD on Amazon pretty cheap but it doesn't compare to the actual class and it's easier to do in front of others than you think; no one is paying attention to you, they are all thinking the same thing you are, trust me. And it's FUN!
  • chicnlittle
    chicnlittle Posts: 3
    I did zumba last year when I was doing aerobics on a regular basis, I think I'm going to go home and do some today. It is sooo much fun, although it's not as easy as they make it look at least you get moving. I can't exercise in front of people either so I know how you feel. I think it hurt my husbands feelings when I told him he had to leave the living room while I exercised, but if I'm gonna be huffing and puffing and sweating my butt off I at least want to feel relaxed while I'm doing it. Ebay or amazon would probably be the best place to get a good deal on the dvd's.
  • akunce
    akunce Posts: 29
    I have zumba for the wii system and i love it! Its great to do it in the privacy of my own home with the shades closed! LOL Plus I only had to pay for the original game but can use it as often as I lke! My daughters use it too so it is a lot cheaper than going to classes!
  • ChocoMary
    ChocoMary Posts: 68 Member
    At home, I have a wii and I have the cd zumba fitness, I really love it, an hour seem like 30 minutes and I burn lots of calories and having fun! ;)
  • lejess
    lejess Posts: 63
    LOL at your comment!
    I have the zumba for wii, its pretty good.
    However, I really think you should try a class. I couldn't talk any of my friends into taking one, but I really wanted to try it. So I went ahead and signed up, all by myself. I was really proud of myself, but nervous all the same. I showed up and realized that almost every woman in there was heavy. And once we got going, not only is no one looking at you, but they are just like you! They are nervous, and awkward, and trying to learn the steps. As I looked around I caught a few ladies' eyes and we all laughed about it! And you know what, it was fun! It also built a sort of camaraderie.
    By all means, do what you are comfortable with, but I think you'll be surprised at how much everyone feels the same way and also how much fun you can really have in the class. Good luck!
  • LaDawn74
    LaDawn74 Posts: 132 Member
    I was nervous about going my first time (last Mon.) and now I LOVE it!!!! I'm goin to get the game for the Wii.

    I go to the back of the room to Zumba when I go. I watch other people just for the steps, not for any other reason. Especially when I can't see the instructor.

    I'm going tonight. Can't wait.
  • armywife121110
    armywife121110 Posts: 117
    I like my Zumba for the Wii... I sweat like crazy and I agree I don't want to be wigglin in from of people. My best friend keeps bugging me to go but she's super skinny so it's ok for. i'm just not ready for that!
  • CatchThatKitten
    CatchThatKitten Posts: 47
    Thanks everyone!
    I talked to my husband today and he offered to go with me to classes, so I wouldn't have to be alone. Gotta love a secure, supportive man! So we start on Thursday. Wish us luck!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Thanks everyone!
    I talked to my husband today and he offered to go with me to classes, so I wouldn't have to be alone. Gotta love a secure, supportive man! So we start on Thursday. Wish us luck!

    That's awesome. You've got a good man there. No way my husband would do that for me. He will hike the mountains with me but no way I'd him get to Zumba. Good luck!
  • KKF79
    KKF79 Posts: 27 Member
    I love love Zumba, The YMCA offers it 4 times a week and i try to attend all 4 classes. Before Zumba u could not get me to go to the GYm now u cant keep me out of the Gym. Its is great way to work out and have fun at the same time.:smile::smile:
  • ojell
    ojell Posts: 748 Member
    A friend of mine has wii's zumba and she loves it...I have the zumba DVD's. I love them, but honestly...I don't think anything beats joining a class. I don't wigglin/jigglin in front of others either, but I just where tight clothes on my thighs and tummy and then cover it all up with a baggy shirt. I just have so much fun doing it though! LOVE IT!

    Hopefully you'll figure out a great way to do it, cause it's a blast!
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