Zumba Class vs. Zumba Games

I have the Wii Zumba and I take Zumba classes twice a week. The Wii Zumba uses similar steps to the class that I take and it's actually helping me be better in the actuall classes. Calories burn is almost the same depending on how long I do the game.:happy:

Personally, I think it all comes down to how much effort you put into it - regardless of where you do it (class or at home). I don't have a Zumba class in the near vicinity to attend, and for me it's much more convenient to work-out at home. I do 45 minutes daily either on the Wii game or a DVD - I put my *all* into it (I'm doing this for ME after all, and I want to do my best), and afterward I'm drenched and feel like I had the work-out of my life. :-)

I have the game andgo t classes and No I dont think that I am burnong as much. The reason why is because I am not as motivated to move a when I am in class vs. being at home. I tend to want others to think I know what I am doing and work all that much harder. I do sweat more in class too. The game is good for getting down the moves because all of the Zumba stuff is one in the same from the same company. I think that U will like the game if U plan on going to a class soon because U wont feel lost or feel like U dont know what U are doing, good luck!!!

I purchased the Zumba for WII for the same reason. I got discouraged once I tried it and sucked at it...lol. I will tell you that a few months ago I was working out and killing myself with the Just Dance and Just Dance 2. I did it for an hour a day and was killing it and losing inches which means a lot to me. I think I will try to do the Zumba again once all my rugrats are gone (babysitting for summer). Good luck!!

As a Zumba instructor, i would say that if you're uncomfortable being in front of a group of people, then do the Wii Zumba game. BUT, I believe you get better benefits from a class. When you're in a class, I believe you challenge yourself more.

The intensity, I believe is and can be higher in an actual class, if your instructor is good.

And everyone feels that way about coming into a class(afraid everyone is looking at them and how you feel awkward in a class) but in actuality, everyone is so concentrated on the routine that they don't bother with noticing someone else.

You do not need to know how to dance to do the routines...it's all about just moving. You modify for your fitness level what you can do because not everyone can do what the instructor is doing or how she/he does it or how anyone else does it. But what it does do is challenge you to try harder, when you're in a class..

Now this is coming from an instructor...see what others say...but if you still want to do the Wii game, do it!! You're still exercising and having fun!!

I go to Zumba class at least once a week and I can guarantee there will be a number of people in there who don't know the moves, including me. :laugh: However, all of us are the to have fun and burn calories!! My instructor is so so enteraining and interactive, which I really enjoy!

I enjoy going to classes. The energy from everybody is great!! If you have a class near you you should try it. Not everybody is at the same level but everybody is there to have a good time and have a good workout. Just enjoy the party!!!

I honestly have never played the Wii game but would love to try it!! But I went to my first zumba class yesterday and I think it would be way better in person. I am shy and was VERY nervous before I went, but I went with 2 friends and it was SO MUCH FUN!!! I really don't think it would be the same experience in my home because you don't get to watch other people to learn from, you don't have a hyped up instructor, you don't get to laugh with your friends, and you don't feel the pressure to work your butt off the best you can. I know for me there is far more motivation in person, and I work out pretty hardcore IMO when I do it, but I still think in person is the best option. I would definitely suggest still doing the game though to learn the moves and practice, etc. Or maybe if there is a way to do it with a friend that could be more like the real experience!

I love going to class, but it's only because I'm very unmotivated. I tried doing Zumba at home, but it was so easy for me to just turn the game off. I usually go to class and stand in the front of the room. It makes me stay, because I don't want to look like a weakling and walk away. And it forces me to try harder.

The classes can be very different depending on the instructor. Some use Zumba moves plus other exercise moves. Some even add floor work, which is not Zumba. Some use modern music instead of the Zumba tunes, some use Zumba tunes exclusively and many use a combination. The games and DVDs stick strictly to the Zumba music and moves, but they are a great workout.