Zumba Fitness 2 for Wii

1stplace_mrsbowman
1stplace_mrsbowman Posts: 7
edited October 7 in Fitness and Exercise
Think I'm going to go buy Zumba Fitness 2 for Wii today. Any experiences? Is it worth it?
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  • 1546mel
    1546mel Posts: 191
    I love it :) It is a ton of fun. I dream about the music, believe it or not, cause the music ROCKS!
  • lotty1987
    lotty1987 Posts: 176 Member
    i have mixed feelings on it as the calorie counter gives very accurate results however the dancers annoy me a lil but overall i am enjoying it x
  • sherrisloan
    sherrisloan Posts: 184 Member
    I really enjoy mine.
  • 1stplace_mrsbowman
    1stplace_mrsbowman Posts: 7
    I figure since I can't get to an actual Zumba class, this might be fun! I think I am going to just go ahead and get it. That way my 10-year-old can do it with me!
  • muitobem
    muitobem Posts: 436 Member
    I can tell you that this second one is WAY better than the first one....We do many of the same songs in class.....My classes favorite is "Dance, Dance, Dance"......
  • MummyOfSeven
    MummyOfSeven Posts: 314 Member
    How easy is it for the 'larger' person to pick up?
    Do you need a lot of room?
  • jodiemomo
    jodiemomo Posts: 3 Member
    I just finished up my first full class on the game today. I purchased it since I live 30 minutes from civilization and it's something my 5 year olds can "do" with me. I love it so far. The best part is the privacy of it all. Once the hubby leaves for work, I can jiggle my fat rolls all over the house and I don't mind. And, MummyofSeven, I do mine in the living room of a 1200 square foot house and I'm not small.
  • 1546mel
    1546mel Posts: 191
    I figure since I can't get to an actual Zumba class, this might be fun! I think I am going to just go ahead and get it. That way my 10-year-old can do it with me!

    I like it waaaaaay better than Just Dance 3 BTW.
  • MissSpuggz
    MissSpuggz Posts: 155 Member
    Is it easy to pick up? I've looked at the videos but I'm still not sure I can do it. It looks tons of fun and burns a lot of calories but I have two left feet and no coordination at all so feel I'd get frustrated with it if I can't pick up the moves.
  • angie_04
    angie_04 Posts: 471 Member
    well from my experience, i can tell u that it's gr8!! i got it for xmas nd love it...it is better than the first one...i still can't pick up every step, as i've only been doing it for a week...but it is really good:smile:
  • hdb76
    hdb76 Posts: 2
    I think its great. I am not coordinated at all but it doesn't really matter in your own home. I like it more than the first but am sure I will swop and change the two as I like to vary the music .
    The only thing is I don't know how to add them to my exercise diarys
  • MummyOfSeven
    MummyOfSeven Posts: 314 Member
    MummyofSeven, I do mine in the living room of a 1200 square foot house and I'm not small.

    Me either, lol. My living room is about 12' square. Once you factor in the furniture and toy baskets, I have about 4' square.
  • muitobem
    muitobem Posts: 436 Member
    I think its great. I am not coordinated at all but it doesn't really matter in your own home. I like it more than the first but am sure I will swop and change the two as I like to vary the music .
    The only thing is I don't know how to add them to my exercise diarys

    You have to add it yourself....Type in Zumba and add your calories...and time...
  • muitobem
    muitobem Posts: 436 Member
    Seriously, I have ladies in my class who tell me that they have "two left feet" and they do an awesome job!! It seriously doesn't take coordination...just MOVE!!

    And though you might think this happens, no one actually pays attention to you in Zumba...As a past Zumba 'student' and as an instructor now...I can tell you what they tell me: I pay so much attention to the instructor that I don't worry what someone around me is doing....

    And that's true. I know I kept my eyes on the instructor when I was a 'student'..but I did make sure I didn't poke eyes out or kick someone! lol
  • wahmx3
    wahmx3 Posts: 633 Member
    I love doing Zumba on the Wii, no worries that you look stupid when you don't know the moves, LOL. Just keep moving and attempt to follow along and you will eventually get the moves. It is much cheaper and easier than going to a class.
  • MrsT_2009
    MrsT_2009 Posts: 90 Member
    I just got it yesterday but so far I really like it! I'm lacking in the coordination department, had trouble in an actual zumba class and can never keep up in a step aerobics class but I was able to do this. There is a section to learn all of the steps and I think that really helps. According to the game, I burned 130 calories in 15 minutes. I'm going to wear my HRM next time to see how accurate it is. Hope you like it!
  • mbmorse1011
    mbmorse1011 Posts: 492 Member
    I go to zumba classes 2-3 times a week so I was a bit speculative if I would like this or not. It was on sale a week or so ago on Amazon so I picked it up. I got it Thursday and I have played it 2-3 times already for about half hour each time. I LOVE IT. Some of the songs we do in class are on it so it helps because I already know the beat and stuff. Moves are obviously different. Not sure how accurate the calorie counter is but I felt the same way after 20 mins that I feel in class after 20 mins so its probably pretty close.
  • Stewie316
    Stewie316 Posts: 266 Member
    Ii love it. It's really fun and the time fles by. I lose an about of 350-450 calories an hour based on my heart rate monitor. The calories on the game is usually pretty close to my monitor.
  • gym1bunny
    gym1bunny Posts: 14
    hi i love it i aim to do atleast 5 x 30 min sessions per week as well as my gym work outs etc..... how are you getting on with it ?
  • rbromagen
    rbromagen Posts: 3
    So when you wore the HRM was the Wii acurate? Doing Zumba now, kinda skeptical on calories.
  • 1stplace_mrsbowman
    1stplace_mrsbowman Posts: 7
    Just wanted to update that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Zumba Fitness 2! I have done it 5 days in a row and I'm down 3 pounds! And to the person who said that the Zumba characters were annoying - You were ABSOLUTELY right, but I'm working through it anyhow!

    Thanks for the feedback!
  • 1stplace_mrsbowman
    1stplace_mrsbowman Posts: 7
    The calories are very accurate!
  • jodiemomo
    jodiemomo Posts: 3 Member
    Ha! Yea you have to move the coffee table and all of the legos out of the way, but my area is one loveseat x one standard couch big and that is plenty of space. Good luck!
  • lilyjay_
    lilyjay_ Posts: 86
    I'm thinking of getting the Zumba Wii game soon too as I've loved the few classes I've been to but always seem to clash with something.

    Could anyone clarify the 'accurateness' of this online 'Zumba calorie calculator'? http://www.zumbacalories.com/
  • angw7
    angw7 Posts: 69
    I also got it for Xmas and have done it about 6 times now. The calorie count is more of less spot on (I wear an HRM whilst doing it). I get pains afterwards in muscles that I don't obviously use a lot in other classes so it's a brilliant workout. I sweat as much as doing classes at the gym so don't think that because it's at home, it doesn't have the same effect, it rocks!!! :)
    The music is really fun and I agree that it can be addictive as you just don't want to stop. I looked like a monkey doing it at first but I am getting the hang of the movements now so don't despair :)
    A great buy, fun and great burn guaranteed in my opinion.

    Enjoy :)
  • KristinCrochets
    KristinCrochets Posts: 21 Member
    I just got it, and I love it! A lot of fun!

    You should know that Zumba is not listed in the Exercise list here on MFP.. To get around that, I've been going to http://www.zumbacalories.com/ and adding it manually.
  • bsalvato
    bsalvato Posts: 63 Member
    Just popped in my copy last night. I did discover that I am completely uncoordinated and that it's a hell of a work out. Will need to work on that coordination bit to really enjoy it but it's fun!
  • loopybec2002
    loopybec2002 Posts: 313 Member
    I love my Zumba on the Wii just move move move I haven't got any co-ordination what so ever but when I dance theres no body around so I just keep moving constantly I do my best and sweat like mad.
  • leah_8303
    leah_8303 Posts: 28 Member
    I love zumba 2 for wii wayy better then the first one i think . I used to go to class but i dont drive the person was picking me up quit picking me up . I think the more you do it the better you are at it and get used to the moves .
  • MrsMMeyer
    MrsMMeyer Posts: 19 Member
    I absolutely love it...I am just wondering if the calorie tracker is accurate? I did one hour on low intensity and it said I burned 920 calories!!! It just didn't seem like I could have burned that many, but maybe. Does anyone know if this is accurate?
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