Zumba and Coordination

I am completely un-coordinated, but I figure moving around and sweating is better than sitting on the couch. I think it's just going to take me some time to be able to get the moves down.

I LOVE Zumba as well. Although, I make my husband leave, if he happens to be home, when I do it cuz I feel absolutely ridiculous when I dance!! Not the most coordinated person in the world!! LOL I have been doing Zumba Fitness on the Wii for about a week and I feel that as I learn the steps and what is coming next it seems to get a little easier. I keep doing the same routines so I will eventually get it. I can not keep up with the games pace tho, especially as I start to fatigue. Hope it gets easier for you. I keep the thought that I may not be doing it perfect every time, but I AM moving, working, sweating, and have my heart rate elevated. So maybe not get the exact results Zumba can offer but still burning loads of calories cuz I am busting my butt!! Good luck!! Keep up the good work, and stick with the Zumba, it will pay off in the end!

I don't do zumba, but a DVD called Brazil Butt LIft and Turbo Jam. They are similar. I love them, but sometimes don't keep up with the moves. If I can't follow the steps I just keep moving. I think you will get the same cardio benefit if you do that. can't do the moves - do jumping jacks, run in place... just move.

enjoy!

I started Zumba for another form of cardio and perhaps some better coordination in movement. I love the uplifting and motivating music and the steps really aren't that hard but I am still struggling wtih the movements. Please tell me I am not the only one sufferring from doing Zumba with grace. More importantly please tell me it gets better because I do love it but I fear doing it incorrectly is going to limit the cardio benefit or something.

Trust me it does get easier! I do Zumba a few times a week with different instructors. They usually do the same songs and choreography for a month or two. So you will become alot more comfortable with the steps the more you do it. Remember to have fun and keep moving and don't worry about always getting the steps. The most important thing is to have a good workout and burn calories. My instructor today said "remember this is a party and no two people will do the exact same thing at a party." Lol

I am seriously the least coordinated person I know, and I LOVE Zumba! Most instructors will tell you it takes 5-6 classes to really get the hang of it, which I've found to be true. Don't worry about feeling silly because everyone is usually to busy worrying about their own steps to even notice what you're doing. When in doubt just keep moving and shake your hips

Every time I do Zumba I'm reminded of how white I am.
I can do the steps just fine but when Selena and Maria are like "OKAY LETS ADD SOME FLAVOR" I just start jumping around like Im having a seizure because I figure its better than standing there not moving at all.