you experiences with zumba?

I dont have the dvd but have been to a few different classes, i think the dvd would be more of a workout, as at the classes, its a little less strenous due to different people with different abilities being there!

Good luck, it is great fun!

I go to my gym for Zumba classes 2 times a week. Both classes are high impact non stop but very enjoyable. Each person in the class has the option to slow down if it gets to intense but the instructor doesn't slow down at all. I think it all depends on the Zumba instructor. Try different classes and different DVDs you'll see that they differ in intesity but the moves should be the same if not similar. Also it's a great calorie burn! Have fun.

i don't like the zumba on the wii but if i could afford it i would own the one off amazon in a heartbeat!

i have the first wii game and it works well for me,the only problem is the graphics make it hard to know if your really doing it the right way,but if you get the dvds you wouldnt have this problem. ive borrowed the dvds and its easier to follow than the wii game.
i also find it hard to go do a diiferent workout after zumba without being extremely sore. and it put heaps of pressure on my knees. you need to find good shoes that helps as well.

I have the DVD - I picked it up cheap on ebay. I like it, but glad I didn't pay the shopping channel price. I've not exercised for over a month and it makes me mildly out of breath - probably enough for fat burning. The classes at my gym are much better - more variation in dances and higher impact. There's also the party atmosphere (it's very popular class) that you don't get at home in the living room - well, not mine!

Zumba class is the best....

I've done the Dvds ^.^ I really enjoyed them. It really does feel like you're just dancing around instead of working out especially if you're listening to your own playlist. When I do I can feel it, but I'm having too much fun to realize, however afterwards I'm exhausted haha. As long as when you get the choreography down you don't get bored with it. I tend to do that o.o I used to swear by Turbo Jam, but became very bored after a month of doing it. Other than that, with Zumba you can go hard or take your time, either way you'll get a really good work out. The thing I notice was I'm not so exhausted that I just want to relax the rest of the day. It actually keeps me energized and like I can push myself to do other things. That's just me though, everyone is different. I say you should try it since you liked the Wii game and all.

I hope that helped, good luck!

I love Zumba. I burn anywhere from 900-1100 calories in an hour. It works all the muscle groups in your body. I love it so much that I took the training to become and instructor. I am also getting my Gold, Toning and Aqua training for Zumba in the next two weeks. By the way, I have lost 148 pounds doing Zumba.

It's a fantastic workout.

I'm biased since I teach it, but I only teach it because I got so addicted and there weren't any classes when I moved cities, so a friend and I figured we might as well create some :-)

One thing I would say to people is that if you've been to one class and didn't like it, try others (unless you didn't like the latin music, in which case it's not for you!) As instructors we have so much control over the songs we use, the pace of the class and general way that it's run that one class can feel almost completely different from another. For instance I went to a class at my gym the other day and the instructor had a mic on and talked people through the steps as well as breaking down moves before each song. When I teach, I don't tend to speak - all the instruction is visual and we rattle straight through the hour without stopping. Some classes are fast, some are slower, some do a lot of whooping and "Hey!"ing and some don't - seriously, try a few.

The only real restrictions are that the class should use a minimum of 70% international dance styles, and the instructor should be listed on zumba.com. If one of those isn't happening, it ain't Zumba. :-)

Love it. It's been my main source of exercise and has helped me lose 40 pounds.

Zumba has changed my life! I've only ever taken actual classes and I would encourage anyone to do so if you have the opportunity. I've been doing it for over a year and that is the longest I've ever been able to stick with any kind of exercise program. The hard part is sticking with it...I will admit that it is difficult in the beginning, especially if you don't have a dance background or any experience in learning choreography...but if you can stick with it long enough to get the hang of it, it is SO worth it. I've lost almost 65 pounds in the last 8 months and I attribute a lot of my success to Zumba (along with MFP).

I LOOOOOOOVE ZUMBA! It is the most fun and heart thumping workout that I have done. The instructor also makes a huge difference in your experience. So if you go to one person and don't like it, then try another instructor. It is so worth it.

I've never done the DVDs - guess it depends on the size of your front room, I'd barely be able to move personally!

My opinion on classes:
At its worst - dull and doesn't raise your heartrate at all

At its best - really good fun and gets you moving fast but not an intense workout.

I second this - it depends on your fitness levels and what you're looking to get out of a workout, personally I go in for intensive workouts because i'm short on time, and the hour that I spent in Zumba always left me wondering what I could do that would be a more productive use of my hour for either training or calorie burn...but loads of people enjoy it and if you find your challenge with exercise is finding something that you enjoy, and you do enjoy Zumba, then great for you and keep at it.

Hi i love zumba , i go 3 times a week , 2 to fitness and 1 to toning ( using zumba sticks) its the best thing - i've tried zumba and zumba 2 on the wii, hated first one but really enjoyed second. I would defiantly give it a go xx