Zumba

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  • k_braddock
    k_braddock Posts: 51 Member
    Does anyone else feel like the uncoordinated four-legged monkey that escaped a lab when they are doing zumba? Because I do. Needless to say it's AMAZING. And you can make it as hard or as easy as you want. I'm not sure about 600 calories burned or whatever, but its a great workout and beats the elliptical any day.

    Yes! Some days! Others, I'm in the groove. I do Zumba on my PS3 four days a week and love it. I'm thinking about trying the DVD though. The game has tutorials and different dances but it sounds like I'm missing out on a ton of different routines!
  • lisa_getz
    lisa_getz Posts: 22
    Love Zumba. But the instructor makes or breaks the class.


    I totally agree!!! Love zumba especially when you have a great instructor :smile:
  • shellimus
    shellimus Posts: 158 Member
    Love Zumba. But the instructor makes or breaks the class.


    ^^^THIS!
  • meeks929
    meeks929 Posts: 2
    Zumba is great, I have it for the xbox kinect & I get a great workout from it!!! I prefer the video game because going to the actual class the instructor's enthusiasm or lack thereof can have adverse effects on the participants/me
  • spectralmoon
    spectralmoon Posts: 1,179 Member
    One word of warning: make sure you wear shoes which offer support for lateral movement as well as cushioning. I shelled out £40 on zumba shoes (split sole) that I thought would be good for me, yet those shoes, coupled with poor technique (not grounding my heels, and landing too heavily on my toes) left me with very very painful shin splints. It annoys me that in zumba instructors never mention anything like this, about proper technique, if they had I might not have had to take so much time off exercising and spent more ££££ on orthotics!!

    Thank you SO MUCH for mentioning this. I'm finding out if I have shin splints later on this week and would have hated to have gone to a class just to find out that I'd have to worry about painful jumps.
  • mammasue1
    mammasue1 Posts: 2
    it is a great workout it works your whole body!!! you should try it
  • christina0089
    christina0089 Posts: 709 Member
    :heart: Love, love LOVE Zumba!!
  • jenw2386
    jenw2386 Posts: 1
    I love zumba! Thats the only work out ive been doing for the past week & I already feel better about myself. I have more confidence & I can see the difference in the way my clothes fit. When I look in the mirror I dont think I look as flabby as before...I look more solid & I love it! I do zumba fitness for the wii!
  • AiryM
    AiryM Posts: 51 Member
    I absolutely love Zumba! My instructor is high energy and I always leave her class drenched in sweat. It really does all depend on the instructor. If they are pumped and having a good time, so will you. =)

    I don't have a heart rate monitor but I tracked calories with my nike sensor. I came in at about 476. I feel that's about accurate. It might be a little more but I sometimes like to under estimate my calories burned to I don't eat them,
  • mammasue1
    mammasue1 Posts: 2
    I have been taking Zumba for about a month and it is soo much fun. I made my best friend go with me and we just laugh at each other and have a ball.

    About three classes in I was standing next to my buddies waiting for the doors to open along with about 25 women. The crowd was extremely quiet right as I said "I do my best ya know, but my CRD really shows in this class" I felt several people glance at me and step away slightly.. as if CRD is contagious. My friends looks at me curiously and says "CRD??" Yes, I responded:
    "CAUCASIAN RHYTHM DISORDER". :laugh:

    Yeah, I crack myself up.

    that is so true when it comes to me lol im gonna have to use this phrase!!!
  • lauraemthomson
    lauraemthomson Posts: 68 Member
    i cant say its my chosen type of exercise, dont feel like am getting a good burn. Xworks and cuircits rock!
  • calicat40
    calicat40 Posts: 37 Member
    I've been wanting to try it, it looks so fun but my fitness level is way low and I'm afraid I will only last two minutes in class. anyone jump in there after being away from the gym too long and survive?
  • indrani1947
    indrani1947 Posts: 178 Member
    go for it, I'm 60+ hadn't worked out for years apart from walking and home DVD's yoga (stretching) and a little pilates.
    I'm not as fast nor do I have all the moves but you do your own thing and build up to the music its great I feel energetic and I'm really getting toned. enjoy!!!!
  • serendip58
    serendip58 Posts: 20 Member
    TOO FUNNY!!!!
    HA! I never heard of CRD, but it will be passed around now~
    :laugh:
  • librarygoddess2
    librarygoddess2 Posts: 145 Member
    I just started this. It's a great cardio workout. I've been to two classes. The first class I thought.. GOSH I CAN'T DO THIS WHAT WAS I THINKING! I honestly thought I was way more coordinated than that. However I did go back the second time and felt much more comfortable with the dances. I think it will be better each time so if you like to dance YES! but don't expect to be an expert right off the bat. Just tell yourself that you are getting a good workout and it doesn't matter what you look like.

    :-)
    Cheers
  • librarygoddess2
    librarygoddess2 Posts: 145 Member
    I've been wanting to try it, it looks so fun but my fitness level is way low and I'm afraid I will only last two minutes in class. anyone jump in there after being away from the gym too long and survive?

    yes you can do it! Just go as fast as you feel you can go and don't worry about keeping up. The rest of them will be at a different level than you for sure! I think the biggest mistake we make is going to a class and expecting to keep up. You'll just quit if you do that. Start at your own level. If you need a break take one and get back in there. After a few classes your breaks will become less and less. This rule applies to any fitness class you join. If you're in a good one with a good instructor and a good group they will encourage you to do this anyway!
  • Irie_chick67
    Irie_chick67 Posts: 15
    Look into the POLAR HRM watches or something similar. It tell you how many calories you've burned.
  • Jen2Bfit
    Jen2Bfit Posts: 125 Member
    :heart: I absolutely LOVE Zumba!!! :heart: I go to classes 3 times a week, and I just bought some of the DVDs for home on my off days or when the kiddos are home from school. It is such a great workout and burns off quite a few calories quickly! :happy:
  • gracienkaidens_momma
    gracienkaidens_momma Posts: 379 Member
    I tried it on my Wii fit and fond it very fun but kind of hard at first to get the moves down.
  • Lozajayne21
    Lozajayne21 Posts: 1 Member
    total love for me can't get enough :) 4 times a week i go and best thing i've ever done,
  • bodybizgal
    bodybizgal Posts: 3
    I LOVE Zumba. Great way to exercise. I have taught it for 5 years and can tell you the clients that do it love and keep up their exercise because it's so much fun.
  • loopybec2002
    loopybec2002 Posts: 313 Member
    I have been to the classes and it made me feel veryshy and i didn't work out to hard but then i brought the game for home and I now have a huge workout daily. For 45 mins I burn around 550 cals and I love it.I have two left feet but find that I am at home so no body watching and I can move how ever i like
  • sweetrice12
    sweetrice12 Posts: 101 Member
    i love zumbaaa! :)
  • juliesummers
    juliesummers Posts: 738 Member
    I Love it and go at least four times per week (I would go more, but the gym where I work doesn't offer it any more than that)
  • AEB_WV
    AEB_WV Posts: 323 Member
    I too suffer from CRD, as well as inability to 'booty pop' however love Zumba! I was very self-conscious at first but after a while I realize that no one is looking & just need to worry about having fun and getting a good workout, not doing every move perfectly in synch w/ the instructor. I'm still very much a back row Zumba-er tho...
  • MummyOfSeven
    MummyOfSeven Posts: 314 Member
    I have been taking Zumba for about a month and it is soo much fun. I made my best friend go with me and we just laugh at each other and have a ball.

    About three classes in I was standing next to my buddies waiting for the doors to open along with about 25 women. The crowd was extremely quiet right as I said "I do my best ya know, but my CRD really shows in this class" I felt several people glance at me and step away slightly.. as if CRD is contagious. My friends looks at me curiously and says "CRD??" Yes, I responded:
    "CAUCASIAN RHYTHM DISORDER". :laugh:

    Yeah, I crack myself up.

    I quite literally just gave that a round of applause. Hubby wants to know what's so funny :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • Andrealeah32
    Andrealeah32 Posts: 75
    Zumba is AMAZING!! I just started myself and can honestly say I am addicted. I bought the Zumba 2 for Wii and get a kick outta dancing along with the game -- super fun for the family too!! I just ordered the DVDs to go along with my regular workouts. I live in a remote area and can't go to classes so this is perfect for me. It's amazing how many calories you can burn in such a short time!!! Don't worry about the moves -- you'll get them down eventually ....I'm still learning everyday!! It's just so fun to let go and move your body! The music is amazing too!!!

    Have fun with it and keep us posted on you like it!!
  • MummyOfSeven
    MummyOfSeven Posts: 314 Member
    Zumba is AMAZING!! I just started myself and can honestly say I am addicted. I bought the Zumba 2 for Wii and get a kick outta dancing along with the game -- super fun for the family too!! I just ordered the DVDs to go along with my regular workouts. I live in a remote area and can't go to classes so this is perfect for me. It's amazing how many calories you can burn in such a short time!!! Don't worry about the moves -- you'll get them down eventually ....I'm still learning everyday!! It's just so fun to let go and move your body! The music is amazing too!!!

    Have fun with it and keep us posted on you like it!!

    I just bought Zumba 2 for the Wii also. I can't use it yet as I'm still recovering from a nasty bout of bronchitis.
    Are the moves easy to pick up? I have a fair sense of rhythm (I think).
  • tabitha1189
    tabitha1189 Posts: 3
    I bought zumba for the Wii and I love it. I bought it because is was something i could do at home and you can create your own playlist as well. :happy:
  • shelmac
    shelmac Posts: 82 Member
    I recommend you go to a few different classes, to find the one that suits you best. I love it and burn even more calories from laughter when I mess up :laugh:
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