Zumba: Class versus Wii game???

Amy_B
Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
edited October 7 in Fitness and Exercise
Does the Wii game compare at all to a live class? I have the Wii game and wasn't too thrilled with it, but I don't know if I want to pay to go to a class. What do you think? I kind of want to try it.

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  • therrien37
    therrien37 Posts: 1
    I love the classes, I try to go at least twice a week. Maybe this winter the instructor will add another night. What I like is the energy in the room.
  • BrandNewMia
    BrandNewMia Posts: 461
    Live Zumba is way better than any video game or DVD that I have tried. You can't beat the energy that comes with a fitness class environment! It is a really incredible work out (I burned over 800cals in 60mins today) and I love to dance so it's a really good fit for me. Don't get me wrong, I'm terrible, I watch myself in the mirrors sometimes and I look quite spastic, but I have fun moving and I like the challenge of memorizing the routines.

    Try a class - or two. I say two because every instructor is different, I have my favorites and I have been to some classes that I honestly didn't care for. I resisted Zumba for years because it is so trendy, but man, I was totally hooked after just 1 class!
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    Thanks! I may have to try it out!
  • ABaggett2010
    ABaggett2010 Posts: 33 Member
    I haven't done it at home but Zumba classes are AWESOME!! I never in my life thought I'd love a class so much, I'd go to one every night if I could!
  • jenomaha
    jenomaha Posts: 631 Member
    I teach 6 classes a week and I still go to other people's classes on my day off...I LOVE it, lol!!!
  • PrincessLou71186
    PrincessLou71186 Posts: 741 Member
    I have the Wii Game.

    I want to go to the classes but I don't want to go on my own (at least the first time) and my hubby is always at work when the classes are on and none of my friends will go with me. Lol.
  • kasandra_m24
    kasandra_m24 Posts: 27 Member
    I have the Wii Game and love it!! I don't think I am comfortable enough to do it in front of a bunch of people... but maybe once more weight comes off I will check out a class!! Love the dance and how it doesn't feel like a "workout".
  • soonerchick14
    soonerchick14 Posts: 36 Member
    Definitely class!!!
  • courtgosvener
    courtgosvener Posts: 66 Member
    I haven't been 'in' a zumba class but they did have a mass class going on in the gym with about 50-75 ladies while I was on the elliptical. I was too embarrassed to do it and knew i would be crazy winded. i have both zumba wii games and I know it burns a lot of calories, usually at least 300 for 20 min routine if you give it your all. I think it's worth the investment for your off days when you can't make it to the gym or you want to mix it up.

    But I am definitely sure the classes will be more fun for those who do it for the energy in the room from the other people doing it. There was a thread about it just a few days ago and many ladies said it compares to the in class because they have a heart rate monitor and have done both. You might look it up on the search bar of the forums.
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