Zumba for Kinect vs Zumba DVDs vs Zumba Classes

I've only done Zumba classes and the Kinect game. Personally I prefer the classes over the 1st Kinect game (I don't know about the new one yet since it hasn't been released). I felt that the first Zumba Kinect game was too advanced (even on the easiest level) and didn't break down the movements enough for me. It's like the tutorial taught me a little and sped up immediately, never giving me the chance to actually get the hang of the motion. The class however was much easier, because even if some of the other people in the class already know the motions by heart, there's always going to be someone else there that isn't as flawless and kinda looks like a flailing monkey. My friend and I go and just have fun with it.

But whether you're doing the Kinect, Wii, DVDs or actual classes, Zumba still remains a good way to burn a lot of calories in fun way.

Thanks to the both of you for your opinions. I'm going to buy the 2nd zumba game for the kinect as well (probably off ebay, but maybe amazon) and then I'll probably resell the one i'm expecting in the mail. I just didn't feel like waiting 2 more weeks for the next zumba.

I don't really have friends in the area to go do zumba with. "making friends" in your mids 20s isn't easy, and I'm a pretty shy person overall. I moved here a couple of years ago, and I still really don't know anyone here. Except for my In-laws. I also am an only child, so no siblings to hang out and zumba with. I doubt my sister in law would go with me either, she's 20 and is very much into partying.

I'm thinking I'll stick with the Games and perhaps the DVDs, at least until i get more confident. Maybe ill invite my mother in law to come over and do them. She seemed excited when she heard about the zumba game yesterday. I'm hoping that the games/dvds will give me a similar "workout" to what the classes would offer.

I've only done Zumba classes and the Kinect game. Personally I prefer the classes over the 1st Kinect game (I don't know about the new one yet since it hasn't been released). I felt that the first Zumba Kinect game was too advanced (even on the easiest level) and didn't break down the movements enough for me. It's like the tutorial taught me a little and sped up immediately, never giving me the chance to actually get the hang of the motion. The class however was much easier, because even if some of the other people in the class already know the motions by heart, there's always going to be someone else there that isn't as flawless and kinda looks like a flailing monkey. My friend and I go and just have fun with it.

But whether you're doing the Kinect, Wii, DVDs or actual classes, Zumba still remains a good way to burn a lot of calories in fun way.

Thanks to the both of you for your opinions. I'm going to buy the 2nd zumba game for the kinect as well (probably off ebay, but maybe amazon) and then I'll probably resell the one i'm expecting in the mail. I just didn't feel like waiting 2 more weeks for the next zumba.

I don't really have friends in the area to go do zumba with. "making friends" in your mids 20s isn't easy, and I'm a pretty shy person overall. I moved here a couple of years ago, and I still really don't know anyone here. Except for my In-laws. I also am an only child, so no siblings to hang out and zumba with. I doubt my sister in law would go with me either, she's 20 and is very much into partying.

I'm thinking I'll stick with the Games and perhaps the DVDs, at least until i get more confident. Maybe ill invite my mother in law to come over and do them. She seemed excited when she heard about the zumba game yesterday. I'm hoping that the games/dvds will give me a similar "workout" to what the classes would offer.

I go to my YMCA every week and attend a Zumba class. Have been for almost 4 months now. 300+ lbs. 6'3 man with 1-2 other guys. the rest of the class are girls 20-30 of them. I flail like a monkey and I flail proudly damn it! :bigsmile: (actually it's more like a drunk, stoned, blind ape attempting to tap dance while wearing roller skates :blushing: ) I know I suck but I don't care and enjoy myself.

All three are fun ways of getting some cardio in. As a Zumba Fitness instructor, I do have to say classes are so much fun! They allow you to interact with other people and experience the "cardio party" that Zumba Fitness is known for. The DVD's do offer a lot of variety and also come with the toning sticks and the new Sentao chair workout. They also help with with a diet plat and calendar for staying on track. The video games are fun- but in order to get a really good workout using Wii or Xbox, you really have to push yourself in order to burn calories like you would using the DVD's or going to a class.