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Scoobies87
Scoobies87 Posts: 379
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Hi all. I was just wondering if anybody knew roughly how many calories an hours zumba class burns? I have tried typing it in on here and it fails to recognize it. I also don't have access to a HRM tonight so it would be really helpful if I had a rough estimate

Thanks :)

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  • canwendy1
    canwendy1 Posts: 40
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    http://www.getfittn.com/fitnesstracker/calccaloriesburned.aspx

    Just scroll down to Zumba and type in how long u did it for. :)
  • LaPistolaSexola
    LaPistolaSexola Posts: 243 Member
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    before owning an HRM, I logged it under high impact aerobics.
  • dawnw30
    dawnw30 Posts: 270
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    zumbacalories.com
  • SH_Fitness
    SH_Fitness Posts: 3
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    I am a zumba instructor and I always wear a HR monitor. I on average burn 500calories in an hours class. However, what you do have to remember is these 'sites' dont take into account your height, age, weight, sex, muscle mass etc when giving you a calorie expenditure reading.

    If you exercise regulary I would recommend investing in a good Polar HR Monitor so that you can import all your stats. I think many people would be surprised how inaccurate this site is at 'predicting' calorie expenditure.

    Hope that helps!

    www.devonzumba.co.uk
  • nlsalvatore
    nlsalvatore Posts: 521 Member
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    I found a great site - www.zumbacalories.com - that helps you calculate your calories burned during Zumba. Check it out!:happy:
  • TokiDokiGirl12
    TokiDokiGirl12 Posts: 73 Member
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    Thanks for the info! I guessed at it since I'm waiting for my HRM! So excited!

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