Zumba Lovers talk to me! bring pics if you got''em!

I don't wanna hijack your thread I'm just curious from the ladies who go to Zumba regularly- how difficult is it to pickup for someone who has absolutely no coordination? I've been wanting to try Zumba myself but I'm terrified!

I'm not very coordinated either but the moves are very repetetive and you will eventually pick them up (even when you aren't doing them exactly the way the instructor is you are still moving and burning calories). I was really scared when I first went to class because I figured that everyone would be staring at me but honestly they are only looking at the instructor. My advice is to stand when you have a good view of the instructor (if you go to a class), concentrate on the feet first (the arm movements will come in time), do the best you can and HAVE FUN!!!

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Love this!!!

Thanks for sharing!
Michelle

Hey! I don't have pics but I can tell you, I LOVE Zumba and have some fabulous results to brag about from it! I've lost 24 lbs. in 2.5 months, starting at 183, now I'm down to 159! My mom was trying to get me to work out with her forever, but every work out she brought me to just wasn't for me. She brought me to a Zumba class one day, and I instantly signed up for an unlimited membership, and began a low calorie diet the next day. I know I've put in some hard work to get this far, but if it wasn't for Zumba, I don't think I would have even started my journey. Let me know how you feel about the Kinect version. I was thinking of purchasing a Kinect just for this game. LOL

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this made me bust up laughing!!!!!! Hahahaha!

i LOVE zumba.. haven't tried the video game because i am afraid i will get bored(i do better when not at home by myself lol)- but i do go 3x a week. my instructor is amazing. she mizes in hiphop/current music with the spanish so its a lot more fun then some of the other instructors i've been too. i also do some circuit training ontop of zumba but so far in almost 4months i have lost 32lbs (counting calories along with it). which i think is pretty good!! if you haven't been to the live classes i would recommend trying one out. its a blast!

I have been doing zumba for about three weeks, and i absolutely love it, i dont do it on the wii or xbox, but in a class that i can commit to. I look forward to going to class, and i hate missing it, i would suggest going to a class because you will find other people like you who want to lose weight just as bad, and have an urge for motivation!

1 month in... I do Zumba 3 days a week and I LOVE it! It'll still take me a few weeks to learn the moves better. I go to 2 seperate instructors, so their classes are completely different. If my gym offered it, I would got 7 days a week. Zumba has definately made me stronger, I started running and couldn't believe my endurance after 1 month of Zumba. I am down 10 lbs in 30 days! And as a beginner... it's not hard, just jump in and don't think about it. So much fun!

I was never one who liked group classes and I have absolutely no rhythm or dance moves. i was always the "tomboy" that played basketball, and softball---DANCE---never!!!!!

But, about 8 months ago as part of my weight loss plan i decided to give ZUMBA a try based on the rrecommendation of a 17 yr old friend who loved it--by the way I am 52 y/o.

I have two bad knees (Dr. said I will need to have them replaced) and a bad back.

But, I decided i would go and just commit to "JUST KEEP MOVING" for the entire hour long class.

Well, it wasn't pretty--I went left when everyone else went right...did one step for four of theirs... no sexy Latin moves coming from this body. I was stiff like a robot, scared to death that i would hurt my knees, or further embarrass myself......you get the picture, right?

Flash forward 7 months--I am having a blast. I attend ZUMBA classes 5-6 hours a week. I never allow myself to miss unless there is an appointment that i just can't get changed.

My ZUMBA class is mostly women my age ( a few older a few younger) about 10-12 of us is all --we are all very accepting of each others "issues" and are committed to just working up a good sweat regardless of how silly we look or how many steps we got right or wrong Each class there is tons of laughter and joking that circles the room.

I have lost about 30 lbs-but, had already lost about 130lbs before I ever started ZUMBA so didn't have too much more to lose. More importantly is that my knees and back are tremendously more flexible now and I can move as fast and nearly as well as all the others in the class. I am still not very coordinated or graceful, but no one cares--least of all me. I truly never thought my body could change so much. My muscles in my legs, arms, and trunk are toned and firm compared to before. I used to have huge saddlebags (basketball sized) and now have only a small pudge on my hips. I have a remarkably strong core compared to before. I no longer get really winded or fatiqued as my endurance for exercise has skyrocketed.

Our classes are a fun combination of Zumba, step, Zumba toning with weights and bellydancing--but, most mostly traditional ZUMBA. Our instructor throws in fun songs as well to fit the various season changes--like Christmas songs, Auld Lang Syne for New Years , and love songs for Valentine's Day.

Get out there ladies and try ZUMBA--you are not too old. Just keep moving--eventually the steps will come together and you won't have to work so hard at it. I never thought that I would leave a hard long day at work and GLADLY go exercise instead of going straight home to sit in my recliner and eat junk food in front of the TV. But, I do!!!! And it surprises my socks off still to this day.

(Highest weight that I was willing to get on the scales=325lbs / Current weight= 162lbs. / Goal weight = 150lbs)

I love Zumba and go twice a week to a class. My instructor is awesome, she has a nice mix of current music and latin music and incorporates some traditional zumba moves with dance moves. We really shake our booties!! I have Zumba for the Wii, too, and love it, though having it for Kinect would be so much better and so fun!! I recommend going to a class if you can, and supplementing with the game or DVD. There's nothing like 'doing it live'! Have fun and good luck!!

ditto!

I LOVE Zumba, just got done playing it on the Wii & I have a class tonight at the gym. I would definitely say that I like the classes better than the wii game, but the game is great too - it's just that the class is alot more fun. It really is like a party!

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Now I know people are watching me...LOL

I've never tried the games but I love the classes! Don't be embarrassed. Nobody is there to judge we're just there to dance our butts off and have a fun workout

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LOL!! thats so me

I started Zumba classes almost 3 months ago. To say that I'm addicted would be an understatement!!! I go three times a week (schedule allowing) to two different classes. One class is very latin inspired. The other is a pretty good mix of latin and newer dance songs/moves. One thing I will say is be careful about the shoes you wear! I wore nike shox in a carpeted room for zumba and had an ankle injury. I am also interested in the zumba toning class... does anyone go to one of these classes?

I do a regular Zumba class twice a week, and a Zumba Toning class twice a week - all with the same instructor.

The Zumba Toning is less "dancey" but still sweat-inspiring. You use these cool handweights that look/feel like maracas - either 1 lb or 2.5 (?) lbs. Lots of arm movements, squatting while shaking and shimmying - very fun, just not so complicated step-wise. If you can find a class, you should give it a try!

Hi,
I have been doing Zumba for over a year now. I go to classes at my gym. You can easily burn over 600 calories per 60 minute work out.
It is addictive. I used to do it about 5 days a week- but recently just 3 days a week.
You can really lose weight and tone up. I noticed most of the change around my middle- smaller waist line and more defined abs and in my legs- more muscle tone.

I don't have pics..sorry.

Zumba ROCKS....keep sweating and I am glad you "joined the party"...

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So true! I tried doing this dance cardio workout and I think I looked worse than Ace Venture.