Wii ZUMBA vs. ZUMBA Dvds

Improvised
Improvised Posts: 925 Member
edited September 30 in Fitness and Exercise
Have you tried one? Both? Which one is better? Is one easier than the other? REAL classes are not an option. Not yet, anyway. I want to see what this whole "Zumba" craze is all about. The Wii version and the DVDS are the only options available right now, and I can't invest in both.

Thanks!

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  • mrswilson0511
    mrswilson0511 Posts: 128 Member
    *bump* I wanted to know the same thing! I am in the same situation!
  • leix
    leix Posts: 176
    Got it on kinect
    I think classes would be 100x easier to get/follow but it was fun, i sweated so all good.
  • cspinney
    cspinney Posts: 81 Member
    I have DVDs and I love them, they're lots of fun. I have the Total Body Transformation set which has an introductory workout to take you through all the steps, then other workouts of different lengths which is convenient.

    Haven't tried Wii, so I can't comment on that, but the DVDs are fun and give you a good workout.
  • pbajwally
    pbajwally Posts: 210 Member
    I got it for the Wii -- which is the best since it's the cheapest choice for me right now. Doing it tonight. If I like it enough I plan on buying the DVD's but I just can't afford $100 right now. I've heard mixed comments on both. Half like the Wii, half like the DVD but I've never heard anything but good things about it in general!
  • Amandamccl
    Amandamccl Posts: 380
    bump I been wanting to try zumba but I don't know which one to buy
  • HannahPendrigh
    HannahPendrigh Posts: 147 Member
    I have the DVDs and i love them!!!
    I tried the Wii Zumba at the weekend just briefly.. it's also really good fun
    so I'd say either really, they're similar!
  • SusM321
    SusM321 Posts: 141 Member
    Bump!
  • Elle_Jamaicangirl81
    Elle_Jamaicangirl81 Posts: 418 Member
    i have only use the DVDs... and i love them. I just rewind something over and over if i don't get the steps.

    I've been curious with the wii and kinect versions. I imagine it would help that u have to hit certain points/steps properly for the game to register that you did it properly? (is that right?) That could be the difference.
    Also the competition to get a good score might be a fun factor with the game (is there a scoring system on there?)
  • daisies4444
    daisies4444 Posts: 4
    I have ONLY tried on the Wii, and it was ok...I am pretty good at following dance instruction, and they don't seem to give you much time to learn the step. It does work you out amazingly well, once you repeat the moves over and over again on your own. No matter what, it is fun!
  • jcreedy
    jcreedy Posts: 15
    Bump - I have been wondering the SAME thing. Would love to try one or the other.
  • AmberBarrios
    AmberBarrios Posts: 394 Member
    If you want to try it out without investing in either for now you can always check out the videos on youtube and try to follow along. You can find the beginning instructional one on youtube.

    I personally like the live class much more than the DVD's or the Wii version. The only thing with the classes is that there is no beginning really you just have to try to keep up. It's confusing at first but after a couple of classes it gets easier.
  • Elle_Jamaicangirl81
    Elle_Jamaicangirl81 Posts: 418 Member
    either way... Zumba is FUN! and u should definitely try it! Time flies through and you dont even realise
  • jesilva80
    jesilva80 Posts: 287 Member
    The wii is a good way to invest a small amount of $$, its cool!! The DVDS are good but i get bored after a while i got mine in Jan. If you ever do get a chance to do the class, go for it, i like real people better...

    Just a thought check with your county or city for classes at a rec. center Our county was doing them and i didnt even know it. They charged 25 for 5 weeks. If you go to the zumba website it'll tell you classes in your area and see if any are by parks and rec or stuff like that, where you dont have to sign a contract or join..
  • morganhccstudent724
    morganhccstudent724 Posts: 1,261 Member
    youtube before you buy it. or just youtube rather. There are TONS of videos on there you can dance to on there rather than buying the dvd's....
  • mandygal13
    mandygal13 Posts: 219 Member
    I have the Wii version. Seems that all you have to do is "jiggle" just right for it to say you're doing the steps correctly. 'cuz I KNOW I wasn't doing them right, but it kept me in green anyway. I haven't tried the DVD's. It is fun, even though I didn't feel like I was being scored properly, and is a great workout.
  • Amo_Angelus
    Amo_Angelus Posts: 604 Member
    The wii version is better because it can tell you when you're doing something wrong, DVDs cannot, and while you can fool the will by just jiggling, you're only really fooling yourself, at least it's providing feedback because you can just sit there and watch work out dvds and they till think you're doing it right.
  • Dbow0207
    Dbow0207 Posts: 220 Member
    I've tried Wii Zumba and its just "ok" and then I tried just a regular Zumba DVD and it was just "ok" The best way to experience Zumba is to do it at the Gym with a class and a real instructor! Its so much more fun!
  • totustuusmaria
    totustuusmaria Posts: 182 Member
    I have heard really great things about the DVDs and really poor things about the Wii & Kinect.

    I couldn't afford either so I went on youtube and made a playlist of zumba routines. There are so many instructors posting their routines on there. This ensures that I like the music & and feel comfortable with the routine (not too fast, too slow, etc). I have three different "classes" of videos that have about 17-20 songs in each. I hook my computer to the big tv downstairs with a 15-prong cord and just do it like that. For the longest time I just did it following on my laptop (until my brother gifted me with a cord... I do like the tv better). Anyway, if you are like me and don't have the funds or do not want to shell out the funds but still want to enjoy zumba from home then you can do the youtube thing.

    Just a few of the youtube zumba instructor users I like. There are many many more.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/HOTzumbaTeam
    http://www.youtube.com/user/jessicaamy315
    http://www.youtube.com/user/curlyshrly
    http://www.youtube.com/user/hcczumbacrew
    http://www.youtube.com/user/kosheban
  • Dayanax23
    Dayanax23 Posts: 1
    Never tried the wii. But i really like the dvds. Even though im doing p90x now and is compleated different
  • morganhccstudent724
    morganhccstudent724 Posts: 1,261 Member
    I have heard really great things about the DVDs and really poor things about the Wii & Kinect.

    I couldn't afford either so I went on youtube and made a playlist of zumba routines. There are so many instructors posting their routines on there. This ensures that I like the music & and feel comfortable with the routine (not too fast, too slow, etc). I have three different "classes" of videos that have about 17-20 songs in each. I hook my computer to the big tv downstairs with a 15-prong cord and just do it like that. For the longest time I just did it following on my laptop (until my brother gifted me with a cord... I do like the tv better). Anyway, if you are like me and don't have the funds or do not want to shell out the funds but still want to enjoy zumba from home then you can do the youtube thing.

    Just a few of the youtube zumba instructor users I like. There are many many more.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/HOTzumbaTeam
    http://www.youtube.com/user/jessicaamy315
    http://www.youtube.com/user/curlyshrly
    http://www.youtube.com/user/hcczumbacrew
    http://www.youtube.com/user/kosheban





    ^^^^^^ What she said....
  • AmberBarrios
    AmberBarrios Posts: 394 Member
    The good thing about the live class is also that what you are going to pay for the game could possibly pay for 2 months of live classes at a local park or community center depending on where you live. Also I find with the live class you are more likely to put in as much effort as you are capable of cause you don't want to be that person in the back that isn't even trying to keep up. Plus you can make some new friends that will keep you accountable and will wonder if you don't show up one day.
  • jolieblossom
    jolieblossom Posts: 97
    I do the zumba dvd's. I havent tried the wii zumba or gone to classes yet. I do enjoy the dvd's, and I like the cardio party the most. It's tough but in a different way. since its cardio, my heart beats like crazy through the whole thing and my legs can get very tired. but the cool thing about that is if you need to catch your breath for a second i think you would be able to do that better at home than if you were in the class- you might get trampled over, haha. but i think the classes would be so neat since there would be actual people there and it would be more energizing. either way, you will love zumba.
  • ak_in_ak
    ak_in_ak Posts: 657 Member
    I would suggest renting them? If you have netflix you could rent the DVD's and I know blockbuster rents games. Try them out before you are stuck with something you don't like.
  • AmberBarrios
    AmberBarrios Posts: 394 Member
    I have heard really great things about the DVDs and really poor things about the Wii & Kinect.

    I couldn't afford either so I went on youtube and made a playlist of zumba routines. There are so many instructors posting their routines on there. This ensures that I like the music & and feel comfortable with the routine (not too fast, too slow, etc). I have three different "classes" of videos that have about 17-20 songs in each. I hook my computer to the big tv downstairs with a 15-prong cord and just do it like that. For the longest time I just did it following on my laptop (until my brother gifted me with a cord... I do like the tv better). Anyway, if you are like me and don't have the funds or do not want to shell out the funds but still want to enjoy zumba from home then you can do the youtube thing.

    Just a few of the youtube zumba instructor users I like. There are many many more.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/HOTzumbaTeam
    http://www.youtube.com/user/jessicaamy315
    http://www.youtube.com/user/curlyshrly
    http://www.youtube.com/user/hcczumbacrew
    http://www.youtube.com/user/kosheban

    Thanks for posting these links! These are way better than some I had found.
  • NMandaMarie
    NMandaMarie Posts: 234 Member
    I go to a Zumba Studio 3-5 times a week, but if I can't make it, I use Zumba on the Kinect. They're basically the same, but I love the energy the class has. :)
  • Improvised
    Improvised Posts: 925 Member
    Hmm. They BOTH sound good, lol!
    Live classes are NOT an option right now. :( There are going to be some temporary classes in the area, but it's before my husband gets off work, (4 kids under 5), so I can't go. Can't bring myself to ask some one to watch the kids twice a week for however long the classes go.
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