What was your first Zumba class like?

SunshineCarrie
SunshineCarrie Posts: 29 Member
edited October 7 in Fitness and Exercise
So, I tried Zumba for the first in my life today with the help of the DVD (step-by-step instructions of the basic moves), and I loved it! Now I am thinking about going to actual class so I wanted to hear your opinion. I am really uncoordinated person and I am not sure what will happen to me there. Did you get the moves right when you were there for the first time? Would you advise me to practice with the DVD for a while before going to class?

Any thoughts and opinions appreciated! I would love to hear about your experience! Thanks!
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  • emmamcblain
    emmamcblain Posts: 342
    I've not even tried the DVD, but the class looks like a lot of fun. I'd like to know this too. :)
  • svfd235
    svfd235 Posts: 26
    I Loves it, I had never done zumba when I went to the class and the instructor was really nice and easy to follow, she would do the same dances for about two weeks so it didnt take long to catch on. Just have fun with and there were even some men in my class that came to work out to zumba with their wives :)
  • Pocket_Pixi
    Pocket_Pixi Posts: 1,167 Member
    Just go, have fun and don't worry about it because you will not be the only uncoordinated person there. I have been going to a Zumba class since July of last year, and honestly I could still be the most uncoordinated person in the room but I have so much fun doing it I really do not care. If you would be more comfortable doing the DVD a few more times before going but the main this is when you are there to just keep moving, you may not be able to keep up/know the steps but you will learn them and the speed comes with time!
  • carrie_eggo
    carrie_eggo Posts: 1,396 Member
    zumba.jpg




    My SIL made me do it.....
  • herbgirl23
    herbgirl23 Posts: 2 Member
    I went to a few classes and I absolutely LOVED IT!!! I love to dance, so it was perfect. Sometimes I got a bit confused with the steps, but nobody was paying attention. I don't go to that gym anymore, but I just bought the Wii Zumba. I like it, but it's not nearly as fun as the classes.
  • vashtione
    vashtione Posts: 22
    My first Zumba experience was at a class. I was kinda lost for the first bit, but after that I caught on and had a blast! If you know the basic moves you should be fine :) enjoy!!
  • lynnehoughton
    lynnehoughton Posts: 5
    Hi my first Zumba class was amazing. The sweat flew off me but its very addictive. Go once a week but also have Wii game. I believe the saying is "it doesn't matter if you don't get all the moves right , its how much effort you put in " AND its great fun x
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    Oh yeah.. it was lots of fun.. i tried the class this week and just love the energy.. I was hearing so many good things about it and was super excited to start.. Instructor was awesome too.. :-)
  • herbgirl23
    herbgirl23 Posts: 2 Member
    Hysterical. So true!
  • gaylelynnbell
    gaylelynnbell Posts: 248 Member
    I just started doing Zumba on the Kinect at home. After 3 days of it, I'm pretty sure I'd get laughed out of the class at the gym! Can you say "Two Left Feet"? But I'm having fun doing it alone right now. Eventually I hope to feel ready for a group class though. I say "Why not?" if you want to give it a try. Everybody there will have had a first time.
  • chrisbromagen
    chrisbromagen Posts: 5
    I loved it, but I feel like I am REALLY uncoordinated! Glad I'm not using the Kinect because I don't think I would want to see myself! LOL
  • gigiwaterloo
    gigiwaterloo Posts: 102 Member


    Any thoughts and opinions appreciated! I would love to hear about your experience! Thanks!

    I tried Wii Zumba for the 1st time last Saturday & felt like a Gumby (all over the place) but I enjoyed it, broke a GOOD sweat & got a good work out out of it! I was however in the comfort of my own home so I didn't care what I looked like. I loved it and plan on continuing it on a regular basis. It's my understanding that Zumba is like any other exercise. With practice you get better & better & as long as you are giving it your best, then you are doing an awesome job! Go for it and just ENJOY yourself!!
  • grapenutSF
    grapenutSF Posts: 648 Member
    Zumba classes are awesome. You're dancing, you're sweating... what's not to love? Don't worry if you don't get all the moves. It's a lot of fun and there's no judgment, so don't delay. Go.
  • thejackswild79
    thejackswild79 Posts: 102
    OMG, that photo is a PERFECT description. My first class was so intimidating because I am not coordinated at all. After a few weeks I realized that most people weren't all that coordinated and whenever a new song was introduced pretty much EVERYONE was flailing around trying to figure it out but no one cared. I absolutely love Zumba. I am definitely better than I was but I still can't watch myself in the mirror because I look like a spaz half the time. It doesn't matter, however. It is a fantastic work out and I always feel great after!
  • karinefitness
    karinefitness Posts: 336 Member
    My first experience was also at a class. I was a bit lost; because the class was fast paced but it wasn't too bad (but I bellydanced for years, so maybe it helped?). Anyways, it was fun and I love zumba although I can't attend the classes anymore.

    Just go and have fun, honestly, most people couldn't follow properly, so it's not an issue. You'll know all the moves after a few classes.
  • karinefitness
    karinefitness Posts: 336 Member
    zumba.jpg




    My SIL made me do it.....

    Haha, love it!
  • twinmommy508
    twinmommy508 Posts: 18
    My first Zumba class was HYSTERICAL!!! I laughed at myself the entire time and probably for the next few classes...Once I got it, I was hooked!!!! Unfortunately the tendons in my feet were not...After about 6 months of Zumba, I couldn't do it anymore...BUT I have the Wii at home and I am thinking of getting Zumba!
  • sylvuz323
    sylvuz323 Posts: 468 Member
    I was a bit lost at my first class, my instructor was great...she was always watching us and would stop when needed to give us instruction. She'd also come dance right near you so you picked up on the steps a bit better.

    When you go on a regular basis with the same instructor you will pick up on her/his routine. I always had fun in the class but a great instructor can make a huge difference.
  • kathyruffner
    kathyruffner Posts: 1
    I started Zumba class in October 2010 and haven't stopped yet!! Don't be shy . . . go and have a great time! My first time I thought, "I'll never get these steps!" but I did after only a few weeks! I've made several friends and us zumba gals come in a wide array of sizes so go and have a blast! I go three times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday . . . . Love it love it love it <3<3<3
  • katlaurance
    katlaurance Posts: 2 Member
    The first time I took a Zumba class my thought was OH MY GOODNESS, WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING?? I adored it from the get go. I actually went to a training session and became an instructor. At 52 years of age. I can't say enough good things about it. The time flies, I sweat like crazy and my heart rate is up there. Great workout.

    Don't worry about what everyone else is doing. They're concentrating on their own feet, not yours. And from my experience, everyone is very friendly and non-judgemental. If you go to the same instructor's class for a bit, you'll have the moves down pat. Just go and HAVE FUN!!
  • Tianzi
    Tianzi Posts: 74 Member
    I love my Zumba class. My first class was like everyone else, I laughed at myself and stayed in the back....lol. It was fun though and I am really good friends with all the girls in class. The Zumba instructor is one of my best friends and I am now in the front :) It is fun, you will have a blast!!!!
  • milessahodges
    milessahodges Posts: 1
    Santa left it for me for the Wii. It took me a little bit to get the steps down but after that I love it
  • tlsegar
    tlsegar Posts: 185 Member
    My first, second and third Zumba classes were torture. Decided it wasn't for me.
  • VParee
    VParee Posts: 26
    My First Zumba class i was totaly lost! but zumba instructor told me not to give up that most people start off like that, WELL its been 1 year and i really enjoy it! I'm alot better at it and move better and better "LOVE IT"
  • kekl
    kekl Posts: 382 Member
    I went once... It was a lot of uncoordinated people flailing around lol.
    Since I have no natural rhythm I fit right in and just flailed along with them.
  • kwest_4_fitness
    kwest_4_fitness Posts: 819 Member
    I went to class before buying the DVD's. I have to say, I got a spot in the back toward the left corner of the room, and while it took a beat or two to get each step, it was pretty cool. The instructor would continually welcome newbies and remind us to not worry about anyone else, just watch her, and keep moving. So, that's what I did. :smooched:
  • zybery
    zybery Posts: 4 Member
    I ABSOLUTELY love zumba. No practice, just went right in and had an amazing time. It's also a great workout. :smile:
  • larmourloser
    larmourloser Posts: 2 Member
    I started Zumba classes a year ago and it has been the best fun ever! I have tried ALL sorts of exercises, programs, gyms and never stuck to any of them. It's just as they say...every class is a party!
  • Funshinerika
    Funshinerika Posts: 37
    I have been doing zumba for a little over a year now and still love it. One thing I noticed is that the same songs can have different moves, depending on the instructor. So, I'm not sure that practicing the DVD more will help in that area.
    For me, the first time I went to a class (actually the first couple of times) I laughed at myself while trying to get the moves. It kept me relaxed and not too stressed about getting it right the first time. I kept i mind that any movement was good. I like that in zumba you repeat a lot of the same moves over and over. The instructor I go to now is great. She goes over the moves before adding music so it's a lot easier to pick up.
    Just remember to have fun and not take it too seriously and I think you'll really like it. Oh, and keep going! The more you do the dances, the easier it becomes...before you know it, you'll be a zumba dancing machine! LOL
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
    Oh you have to go. The instructors will probably do different moves anyway, they do vary them slightly. I started going last august and was very anxious upon my arrival to see 'skinny's! but it wasn't like that, there was all ages of people and of all sizes. some have more co-ordination that others. the best bit is you work your *kitten* off, literally! ha and it's SOOOOO much fun that once the music is pumping you don't even notice whether your doing it 'right' or not. I'm going tomorrow after not being for about a month (Christmas, New Year, family Baptism etc) and I can't wait. It's great - let me know how you get on. do it! x
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