For those who bought the Zumba DVD's

I am also curious about Zumba DVDs. So far the only music DVDs I have enjoyed are hip hop abs but I love Zumba classes.

Try out Christian Zumba on YouTube - Search for mindymandy81 - she has 18 videos. I start w/ Agua Clara, David Dances and move up in intensity from there. Best part - it's FREE!!

I bought a smaller set on Amazon dot com several months ago. You do not need that expensive set. You might find local area classes more fun though...and more motivating. Check your local Ymca/ywca. Sometimes, area church groups offer classes (so the member can work off all the stuff they pig out on at the church suppers).

I have it for the Wii and enjoy(ed) it... it is a workout... and now that I can handle the 45 min intermediate (sort off) I plan on doing the classes at my local gym once I am mobile again (off these dang crutches)

they say you don't have to be great... do what you can and try to keep up...

I agree try looking it up on youtube try a few moves see if you like it if you do go ahead and order it of amazon.ca or whatever... store prices are always exorbitant... or rent it from your local video store, or maybe even netflix? for what 8$ a month.. you can have access to a variety of workout based programing

Hey,
I am a zumba instructor and I can guarantee you that zumba will give you results. But, if you really wanna keep going, find a class next to you. Exhillarate is a good exercise set, but soon your muscles will get used to all the songs and so, I suggest you find a class next to you, at a convenient time and give it a go. Give yourself a few weeks to get used to the style/instructor etc. Then, I promise you, you will start seeing results. But: you have to work your body girl! give all your energy to zumba and it will return with burning twice as many calories as you would in a high impact aerobics. Promise - I measured it myself time and again! it does work, but no cheating. Engage yourself.
And one more advice. If you are not sweating after doing 2-3 songs, you are not doing zumba to your full potential, or your instructor chose very mild ones for your group (which happens). Best is to browse around for the class that suits you the most, music and style - wise. Lots of instructors do pay-as-go so you don't have to declare for a month before. And certainly it will be cheaper to test a few classes to see which one you like.
Also, try to find zumba toning around you, this one is for sculpting your body and uses those zumba sticks you mentioned. it is very good too, my participants love it :-)

best
Jo

www.zumbawithjo.co.uk

I bought my Zumba DVDs from ebay for £27 plus £5 postage (advertised as new in its box, complete with unwrapped toning sticks). There seems to be a number of Zumba DVD box sets with sticks on ebay, both used and new. Suggest you go and have a look but don't get caught up in the bidding war - so remember your max limit! With so many on sale on ebay, I wonder if people quickly lose interest. It is a good DVD set with intro on basic dance steps; 20 mins express workout if you don't have time; 20 mins for abs, 45 mins complete workout with or without instructions, 40 mins with toning sticks and one on something else (haven't looked at that yet). I've had the set for 2 weeks and used it 6 times. Plan to use it 3 times a week. Is it worth it? For me, yes as I alternative it with my gym exercises. You will need to decide if you prefer to go to your local Zumba sessions (£3.50 - $4.50 per session), if you have space in your living room, if you have the motivation, and if you can be undisturbed for at least 20 mins at home...I have to say that it is much more fun joining a group workout but it's more convenient doing Zumba at home.