What was your first Zumba class like?

I did my first Zumba class about a year and a half ago. I have never been good at following steps. It's why I never joined the cheerleading squad (that, and the 50lbs I needed to lose so I wouldn't get laughed at...but I digress ) I stood in the back so no one would notice. It was really hard at first and I looked like a doofus I am sure. But, I looked around and found that I wasn't the only one so It couldn't be that bad.

Now I am in the front row and help all the newbies. I LOVE it! It is the reason along with MFP that I am 31lbs down and well on my to a healthier, happer me.

Stick with it!

No way! nobody gets the steps right! That's what's fun about it! It's a good giggle! But the class gets better the more they do it. Go! You'll love it!

I have been thinking of trying "curves for women Zumba" its a mix up between zumba and the curves curcuit. Anyone try this version?? I hear its somewhat easier than a regular class??!

I've been trying to practice with a few youtube videos, but I am having a terrible time getting my arms to work in unison with my feet! I'll have to find a class and give it a try in public. I love the music!

There are all ages, sizes, and coordination levels in every zumba class! Go for it! And someone else mentioned this I think, but I know if I got to a class that always has the same instructor, she will reuse a lot of moves and songs, so you're not always lost and having to learn new things.

HAVE FUN!!

Hi. It's such a shame you can't go to Zumba classes anymore. I love it. I have bought the wii game too and that is brilliant. After 1/2 an hour I'm sweating. Maybe because my house is smaller and not as airy as the gym hall! Enjoy. x

I do Zumba all the time and I never remember what I am supposed to do. There are so many different songs I am not sure(well maybe for someone) you can actually get all the steps down! Just go have fun - I tend to laugh through the whole thing!

I am completely uncoordinated, have no dance experience, and was probably 80 pounds overweight the first time I went to Zumba. I felt really embarrassed because it seemed like everyone else knew exactly what to do and I was lost in the sauce. I had a good friend who encouraged me to come back and I learned the secret. Most instructors do mostly the same songs and routines week after week, just adding 1 or 2 new songs in each month. So, the reason that almost everyone already knew all the steps was because they had been doing it for months. I've been going for 2 years and have memorized most of the routines -so my advice is expect to feel lost the first few times but keep going back because it gets easier and more fun. I've also figured out that the better I know the routine, the harder I can work, and the more calories I burn.

My SIL made me do it.....

HaHa.....Love this!!!!!

I love Zumba!!!!
Used to take classes but instructor had quit at the Y soooo......
I really need to get my Zumba fix.....miss it!!!!

So far I've only been to one Zumba class, but I went without ever trying it before and knowing that I am a very clumsy person. I even missed the basic instructions at the beginning, but it's not hard at all to catch on. There will always be someone equally or even more uncoordinated than you. Plus it's more rewarding when you finally learn the steps! As long as you love the workout, you'll keep coming back. I have read articles about Zumba that said it can be easy to injure yourself, though, so I would make sure you stretch adequately beforehand and wear proper shoes and clothing. Bring water and prepare to sweat!

Oh Zumba, my happy place.

My first class, I loved the music and the moves and because I have a dance background I could keep up but I had to modify the moves a lot as I was quite unfit and still smoking at that time. My problem was that I was panting after about 5 mins. I was addicted after the first class though and now a year and a half later I go 5 times a week and jump all the way through.

What will probably happen is that you'll be a bit lost, that's because lots of people know the routines and the instructor won't break it down. Try not to worry, you'll pick it up soon enough. Noone is looking at you, everyone is watching the teacher or worrying about themselves. There will be mostly women probably of different ages and sizes.

As long as you're vaguely moving in the right direction it doesn't matter what moves you're doing, Zumba is all about adding your own style. People say you don't need to be able to dance to Zumba and that is correct but to look like the teacher or on the video you do need to know some basics. Don't feel bad if you don't look like the teacher. Those moves take a long time to master- hey it took forever for me to body roll and it needs to be broken down if you want to learn. If you want to be able to do the popping and shimmying etc do a couple of dance classes for beginners. But it doesn't matter if you can't, just do whatever.

I hope you find a great teacher, that makes a huge difference.

Sorry, that got long. I'm a Zumba freak

Hope you have fun xx

Lily