Zumba

srp18kat
srp18kat Posts: 14 Member
edited October 13 in Fitness and Exercise
Has anyone tried Zumba? Do you like or dislike?
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  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
    Love - for me, it's a great workout (600+ cals burned in 50 minutes) and so much more fun and than spending an hour on an elliptical. And I'm completely uncoordinated and typically dislike exercise classes :)
  • annameier8706
    annameier8706 Posts: 417 Member
    I LOVE zumba! It's a great workout, burn tons of calories, and it's super fun.
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    Love Zumba. But the instructor makes or breaks the class.
  • jackyb03
    jackyb03 Posts: 20
    I just took my first Zumba class this past Monday .. it was awesome! I had so much fun .. I did learn that I have no rhythm, LOL but I felt like I worked out and had a blast. I would recommend Zumba.
  • quickfin
    quickfin Posts: 78 Member
    Love it, I'm usually sore everywhere afterwards....including my calves which seem to never hurt after a workout
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    :heart: LOVE IT !!!! :heart:
  • MustangAng
    MustangAng Posts: 3 Member
    I've taken Zumba classes a couple of times and it was so much fun! In my experience, even if you're not doing the moves exactly right you are still sweating and getting a work out by just moving!
  • indrani1947
    indrani1947 Posts: 178 Member
    I love it , time flies and I feel so toned after
  • KacieHetrick
    KacieHetrick Posts: 259 Member
    Obsessed! LOL I go 4 x's a week and I miss it the day's I don't have class!
  • KacieHetrick
    KacieHetrick Posts: 259 Member
    BTW I lost 24 lbs in one month by doing Zumba 4x's a week and staying under or at 100 g carbs a day!
  • MzBeauty2U
    MzBeauty2U Posts: 106 Member
    I love it! I do it on my xbox kinect system.. it is super fun!!! You will burn so many calories it's unbelievable...
  • kwest_4_fitness
    kwest_4_fitness Posts: 820 Member
    LOVE LOVE LOVE! I have the DVD's that I use 5 days a week and I take one class at my community center on Saturdays. Once you get the jist of the choreography, you can add your own flavor to it and just groove.
  • LoreeBelle
    LoreeBelle Posts: 196 Member
    I happen to know that I'm getting Zumba for Wii for Christmas! *wink, wink*

    You're welcome to come over and give it a try with me! I think Meg is interested, too!
  • chelseyyy90
    chelseyyy90 Posts: 8 Member
    I absolutely love zumba!! I started it a few months ago and have become addicted to it. I agree that the instructor makes or breaks the class and luckily I have a very good one.
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    I used to attend the classes. I enjoyed it and the time flew by. I stopped because my foot kept going numb while I was doing it, but if you're generally healthy, you will probably be fine. I had to modify some of the moves to be lower impact since I have some weird joint issues in my foot.
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    I love Zumba. I just got me instructor's license for Zumba last weekend.
  • yager8725
    yager8725 Posts: 267 Member
    love it love it love it!!! great burn and has inproved my workout stamina!!! you must try it!
  • melitsace
    melitsace Posts: 42 Member
    I am an instructor. I got certified in August. It really does depend on your instructor but I think that I make a good and fun class where we can burn between 500-1000 calories in 50 minutes. Zumba is how I started in the gym and I still do it all the time. 5 times a week and 2 times a day at least most days.
  • La_Amazona
    La_Amazona Posts: 4,855 Member
    i really want to try it. everybody is surprised i haven't done it yet becausae i love to dance, especially to music like zumba covers. one of these days i will.. my bff did it for a while and she shed weight like crazy!
  • dustyhockeymom
    dustyhockeymom Posts: 537 Member
    I tried it for the first time today. I was really nervous and have been toying with the idea for almost three months. I did much better than I thought and I loved it. I will definately go back again. I think it will be a fun addition to my workout routine.
  • casirdms
    casirdms Posts: 145 Member
    I love it! I do it on my xbox kinect system.. it is super fun!!! You will burn so many calories it's unbelievable...

    I'm getting this for Christmas! Glad to see that someone likes it :)
  • bassklan
    bassklan Posts: 19 Member
    Ok, totally frustrated me the first couple of times! I couldn't seem to get everything moving in the right direction and as fast as the instructor! I have done it 3x a week for the last 3-4 weeks and I'm just getting the hang of some of the moves as of today! : ) I do modify some of the moves because of past injuries, etc. But, all and all, it burns lots of calories and it is better than the stationary bike or treadmill I used to use! So, I would say go for it! : ) I also got The Biggest Loser Boot Camp DVD from the library and did it after Zumba tonight. (I know, glutton for punishment!) But, I did it, burned lots of calories - almost as much as I ate today!! I recommend both!
  • ThisMusicalMiss
    ThisMusicalMiss Posts: 26 Member
    LOOOOOOVE IT!
    The music is high energy (I usually end up asking for the song names to download) and it's a party every class. XD
  • flnative
    flnative Posts: 12 Member
    So happy to find this post on Zumba! I typically go twice a week and my instructor
    has the same taste in music so I really enjoy her class. The first time you will be so
    focused on the steps but by your second class you'll be having so much fun you won't
    care because you will be having such a good time!
  • marianne_s
    marianne_s Posts: 983 Member
    I've just got the Zumba Exhilarate DVD pack.... and I'm pleasantly surprised...

    I've done the 20 minute class (Zumba Rush) and the tempo is nearly as fast as an actual real life class...
    I'm slightly out of breath & dripping with sweat by then end of it.

    I usually burn 210 calories after doing it.
  • JENIFER_AZ
    JENIFER_AZ Posts: 235 Member
    I love it, I'm a certified Zumba Instructor in Scottsdale, Arizona and I love my class and students, A LOT!

    ZUMBA LOVE!
  • LivLovLrn
    LivLovLrn Posts: 580 Member
    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE ZUMBA!!!!! It is fun fun fun :) You forget you are exercising (with the right instructor) and just Zumba your little heart out :)
  • srp18kat
    srp18kat Posts: 14 Member
    That would be fun Loree! I got a Kinect for the family for Christmas. May have to look into a Zumba or dance game for it.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    Love it! I've never been to a live class, but I have the original DVD set. I just got done doing it in my hotel room (traveling for work). It plays right on my laptop, so I really have no excuse not to do it. It's fun, and before you know it, it's over and you have just burned over 500 calories. You can make it as easy or as hard as you want. Be prepared to sweat!
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    Love it! I've never been to a live class, but I have the original DVD set. I just got done doing it in my hotel room (traveling for work). It plays right on my laptop, so I really have no excuse not to do it. It's fun, and before you know it, it's over and you have just burned over 500 calories. You can make it as easy or as hard as you want. Be prepared to sweat!


    Is this the three DVD set? If so, I also have it. I bought it thinking that I could stop the classes and just Zumba at home. Well, I did for one year. It was not the same. Not as exciting and didn't burn as many calories. I am back in class.
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