zumba anyone ?

i have done both. if you dont want to go to the class, the dvds are a great workout and fun!

I own the DVDs which got me started. It was a great start too. I learned the moves and loved dancing.

Then I sought out classes at the community center. $5 a class for an hour of dancing made it even better. There is something about being in a room full of people dancing and sweating. It was great.

Now I go twice a week to the YMCA and do a hour class each time. I've even participated in Zumbathons where we dance for 2 hours.

I do it on the Wii and I love it! Great workout and no one can see me looking all crazy trying to keep up! :laugh:

HAHA same here!!! I'm pretty sure I don't look like the people on TV doing it. Probably more like an insane woman! But I'm moving!!

I take a Zumba class 2 days a week and I LOVE IT!!! I have seen it on TV as well lately and I have thought about buying the DVD's. I really enjoy the class and really work up a sweat!

I just looked up a Zumba Calorie Calculator and it stated for a 205 lb person-moderate pace (able to talk/but breathing heavy) in a 60 minute class, I'd burn 670 calories.

Its fun and you get a good workout in! Hope that helps!

I love Zumba, I've only tried actual classes but I'm sure the videos are great to. It is such a wonderful workout. Its so much fun the class just flies by.

Yes, Try Zumba. It's a fun, fast workout. What I mean is that an hour of Zumba goes by quickly yet you know that you have worked out.

Right now i do not exercise at all.

I am not really that interested in going to a gym or anything like that. I saw a zumba dance commercial late one night and it looked fun.

I am considering getting a dvd workout because i wouldn't really be comfortable going to a class.


Has anyone tried the zumba dvd's and/or classes before ?
How did it go ?

At our gym, they turn the lights off and the teachers usually teach without a mic -- some of them bring a disco ball or electric candles and there is a lot of hooting and claping -- I cannot imagine its that much fun at home by yourself! I would go watch a class or two or three at your gym and see what you think -- every teacher and class is different.

If you have the discipline to do it at home though, please do! Zumba is a blast... I have no rhythm or grace and I go 5-7x a week. The other good thing at the gym is you meet people and they keep you accountable! I get messages on my facebook all the time asking if I'll be in class --- so I feel guilty if I skip now.

I don't have time or babysitter to go to a gym, so I work out with Zumba DVD’s since I rather dance than exercise. It's a great workout and I could feel the burn ... Since I liked Zumba, I went and bought Zumba Party on XBox 360 Kinect game, and I love it! Sporadically, I change my workout with Dance Central game (workout mode) and it’s also very effective. It’s interesting for those who want a fun and challenging workout. –On my personal opinion…

I love zumba! I go to a class 2-3 times a week. I have it for the wii but I enjoy the classes SO MUCH more. Don't worry about what you look like, most of the people are so focused on the instructor and doing it right themselves that they don't notice what you are doing.

I am a Zumba-aholic! I love it. I have the DVDs and the Wii Game. I also go to classes through our local community classes. One of my goals is to become a Zumba instructor one I reach my third weight loss goal!

You'd be surprised how much fun the classes are. While I think you will enjoy the DVDs, the classes offer great motivation because of the fun and laughter. You forget you are working out! In my classes, there are so many levels of dance experience that it doesn't matter if you have two left feet or salsa like you're born to do it.

If you want to try it out before you buy the DVDs, go to youtube.com and type in Zumba. There are lots of snippets to watch and try--or check to see if your local library has the DVDs.

Good luck and enjoy it!