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Zumba calories??

Lwoodslim
Lwoodslim Posts: 31 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone!

Are there any ladies out there who do zumba? The research I did online says you'll burn 400-600 calories, but thats a large range. I currently log 450 calories (which I believe is probably lower than my actual burn). We also have class in a racket ball court in our school gymnasium, and it gets HOTT in there, which should increase the burn. I walk out of there drenched in sweat.

I know we are all a little different, but I am wondering how many calories I'm burning for an hour long class. Anyone have a heart rate monitor and are of similar size/age?

I'm 5'3", weigh ~138lb and am 26 years old.

Thanks!
Lauren

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  • LadyKatarina
    LadyKatarina Posts: 28 Member
    I put in moderate intensity to my Zumba classes about 4 times per week, my best friend Alexis is the instructor so I know the routines pretty well. I have a Heart Rate Monitor set to my weight, age and gender, and on average I burn between 550 to 650 calories from start to finish in a 60 minute class including the cooldown and stretching at the end. Last night was a record though, I hit 773 calories in the hour. It depends on how much you put into it.

    Kat
  • 52baltimoreravens52
    52baltimoreravens52 Posts: 83 Member
    go to zumbcalories.com for an estimate
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