Zumba lovers

scotslover
scotslover Posts: 7 Member
edited September 29 in Success Stories
I'm aLOVER of Zumba. I would Zumba every day of there were classes to support it. I am at a loss as to why I cannot choose Zumba as a form of exercise here on MFP.

For you Zumba lovers, what kind of exercise do you choose??
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  • Cheryl_Catrair
    Cheryl_Catrair Posts: 61 Member
    I just added it myself here and used the calorie count that showed up at the YMCA on the Fitlinxx log in. Good luck!
  • alex063287
    alex063287 Posts: 61 Member
    I love Zumba as well! I could also do it everyday if possible! I got a Heart Rate Monitor watch which accurately tracks my calories. I think the best accurate exercise that is close to Zumba is aerobics high impact. I hope that helps!
  • Cheryl_Catrair
    Cheryl_Catrair Posts: 61 Member
    PS I've only been doing Zumba a short period - today was my 3rd class. Please tell me it gets easier!!! LOL
  • nitbre
    nitbre Posts: 6
    zumba is the best workout and i just mark it as dance modern dance when i log my excercises
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    I love Zumba too!
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    just add it yourself and use a HRM to record your calorie burn!
  • michelle_mareshfuehrer
    michelle_mareshfuehrer Posts: 312 Member
    I use my HRM to calculate the exact amount of calories I burn with Zumba. But, before I had one, I'd log it as high intensity aerobics.
  • abra526
    abra526 Posts: 213 Member
    It really is best to get a HRM, but until then, this link may be helpful:

    www.zumbacalories.com

    good luck!
  • ImperfektAngel
    ImperfektAngel Posts: 811 Member
    I just got back from zumba, love it!
  • hush7hush
    hush7hush Posts: 2,273 Member
    I love it too!

    Just got the DVDs. [:

    I use my HRM, so I'm not sure about anybody else.

    I'm 5'6", 185, and burnt 200 calories in 20 minutes.
  • LTRUITT3
    LTRUITT3 Posts: 205 Member
    Ditto...you can add it urself, as long as you know how many calories you burned. I LOOOOOOVE ZUMBA!!!!! :)
  • scotslover
    scotslover Posts: 7 Member
    It DOES get easier!! The more you go, the more you learn, the more your body learns the moves. Before long you'll be attending 90 minute master classes in your area and LOVING it!!
  • scotslover
    scotslover Posts: 7 Member
    Sounds like I need to get a calorie counting monitor!! Thanks ladies!!
  • Angela_MA
    Angela_MA Posts: 260
    PS I've only been doing Zumba a short period - today was my 3rd class. Please tell me it gets easier!!! LOL

    LOL!! Yes it gets easier in terms of knowing the moves, but you still will sweat your @$$ off! :blushing:
  • chellekoren
    chellekoren Posts: 273 Member
    Oh my goodness!! I am so envious of all of you who are able to DO zumba. I watched some of it on youtube and KNEW I couldn't hack that!! Even if I were IN the WAY BACK, I would probably knock ALL of you pretty ladies down like bowling pins with my lack of coordination. LOL It sounds like fun for you, though. Such great calorie burns, apparently.
  • pinkgirlzoe
    pinkgirlzoe Posts: 59 Member
    omlg (o my lady gaga for those that didnt know) i was just about to post this exact topic as I am trying to add zumba too. That is so bizarre!
  • Angela_MA
    Angela_MA Posts: 260
    I'm aLOVER of Zumba. I would Zumba every day of there were classes to support it. I am at a loss as to why I cannot choose Zumba as a form of exercise here on MFP.

    For you Zumba lovers, what kind of exercise do you choose??

    I broke down and bought a HR monitor as well and it helped in telling me actual or close to the calories burned during Zumba. It was a lot more then just putting dance, but I did notice it was closer to high impact aerobic. I love Zumba and do it often ( I bought the DVDS)!
    I also do the Jillian Michael DVDS, right now I am doing 30 Day Shred and Yoga Meltdown. I walk, hike, pilates, bike...etc I like to keep it varied so I do not get bored!
  • scotslover
    scotslover Posts: 7 Member
    Thank you VERY much for this site! It makes calculating calories burned easy. Though I have to admit tht there is a bit of calculation when entering numbers on the site. IE: last night was my 90 minute Zumba nite. I could hardly put 90 minutes at high, med or even low impact. With warm-ups and cool-downs and different intensity routines/songs . . .I felt comfortable plugging 60 minutes med intensity. <shrug> We'll see how this new site works for me.
    Thank you, again!! ~~R
  • awelch79
    awelch79 Posts: 233 Member
    High Imact Aerobics works for me. I do want to get an HRM though....
  • mikonei
    mikonei Posts: 291 Member
    Good to know how many people are in love with Zumba. I just got the DVDs, but it will be awhile before I can really count them as working out. I am horribly clumsy and the moves are going to take forever for me to get right. lol
  • melindalamb
    melindalamb Posts: 80
    I asked my Zumba instructor about how many calories you burn. She said around 800. So, I put it in myself.
  • scotslover
    scotslover Posts: 7 Member
    Oh my goodness!! I am so envious of all of you who are able to DO zumba. I watched some of it on youtube and KNEW I couldn't hack that!! Even if I were IN the WAY BACK, I would probably knock ALL of you pretty ladies down like bowling pins with my lack of coordination. LOL It sounds like fun for you, though. Such great calorie burns, apparently.

    Oh!! Please try it anyway!! Who cares that you're way in the back!! Who cares that you feel a bit foolish and you think everybody is watching you! (they're not, btw) The ONLY thing that matters is that you're GOING to the class!! YAY!!

    If they have a ZumbaGold class available, try that. It's a lower impact class that introduces songs/routines/dance moves in a less intense way. Then, the second you become comfortable in that class, step up to the regular class.

    You won't regret the decision to lose your self in the dance!! JUST DO IT!! ;)
  • xxbcfcbabexx
    xxbcfcbabexx Posts: 2
    I do Zumba 3 times a week and have done for nearly a year now! Best thing i have ever done and it DOES GET EASIER!! I used to be so fit a few years ago and i joined this and my first time i was exhausted but the more you do it the fitter you get and you begin to see a big change in your fitness overall....plus you will start getting fitter and toned and keep the weight off!
    I am now training to be a Zumba Instructor myself, best thing i have ever done, the weight stays off and you definately feel like you have done a great work out! Stuff the gym!!
  • scotslover
    scotslover Posts: 7 Member
    I asked my Zumba instructor about how many calories you burn. She said around 800. So, I put it in myself.

    Every person/body-type burns differently. A heavy person is going to burn more calories than a leaner person. I love the site I got earlier: www.zumbacalories.com. It gives you an opportunity to pick your intensity AND put in your weight. Your numbers just might be different than the pat 800 calories. I'd hate for you to sell yourself short!
  • jjl080809
    jjl080809 Posts: 23
    I completely agree -I love zumba! I used a comparable of aerobics until I got a HRM and it was pretty close.
  • star1783
    star1783 Posts: 13 Member
    I love my Zumba!!! :) Wen't last night, and haven't gone for a few weeks. Few kicked my butt it did! For me it's not the calorie burn I need to watch...it's the intake! I need to start holding myself more accountably for what I'm doing! How often does everyone go to Zumba?
  • Walorie
    Walorie Posts: 44
    I just did my first zumba class and it wasn't pretty...but I am going back...I logged it under DANCING, AEROBIC, BALLET OR MODERN TWIST! may not be exact...but at least its there!
  • Walorie
    Walorie Posts: 44
    sorry...and that is under cardio :blushing:
  • tigertchr23
    tigertchr23 Posts: 418 Member
    I wear my HRM to track mine. I LOVE Zumba too! I can't believe I waited so long to try it. Keep shaking your booty and having fun! LOL
  • meganyor
    meganyor Posts: 4
    Wow good job! 143 lbs! My husband started that program and after 30 days burned out. I would love to do it too but need to get some weight off first. Don't want to kill myself lol!
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