Zumba & wii fit results! plz!!

BeautifulRedButterfly
BeautifulRedButterfly Posts: 316 Member
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
Does the Wii fit
& the wii Zumba work?

could you show me results? pics?
Im thinking of getting wii fit, but not sure if its actually worth the money..& i already have zumba.

Does zumba really burn 1000 calories an hour?
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  • fitobsessed
    fitobsessed Posts: 74
    If you already have Zumba (I'm assuming on a DVD?), and if money is an issue, I wouldn't get the Wii Fit JUST for that. Perhaps if you plan on purchasing other games specifically for exercising and it will be a long term investment.

    Just as an FYI, I take an intense Zumba class every Monday night at my gym and I usually average around 530 calories in 50 minutes. I have also used Zumba on my PS3 and I've burned a a little less than 150 calories in under 25 minutes. Everyone will be different. Good luck!
  • MarandaPanda86
    MarandaPanda86 Posts: 112
    I have both and I don't think wii fit works very well, but it's better than nothing. Zumba for wii works, but you will only burn as many calories as you put the effort in. Go to this website www.zumbacalories.com to help gauge how many calories you would burn based on your intensity. I love Zumba for wii because it's fun and I don't have to worry about looking like a fool in public ;) But I do both.
  • danigirl1011
    danigirl1011 Posts: 314 Member
    My gym membership is $20 a month and the best investment ever. I do zumba up to 4 times a week and have lost 42 pounds. i have added a few other things in like elliptical and 30 day shred, but zumba is the main thing i do and it works like a charm for melting off pounds. Cant really vouge for it on wii, but i like it at the gym better than the dvd's.
  • Apryl546
    Apryl546 Posts: 909 Member
    Why are you worried about results.. You're pregnant. Shouldn't you be worried about gaining a little weight and being healthy rather than burning many calories to stay small?

    Just curious since you didn't give any background as to why you are curious about results and calories burned during such activities.
  • thatgirl125
    thatgirl125 Posts: 294 Member
    with zumba wii in a 23 minute session I have burned 176 calories.
    in a 46 minute session I have burned 388 calories.
    Everyone is different, I would say it is worth doing definitely. I have not tried the wii fit or whatever it is though.
  • pineapple1989
    pineapple1989 Posts: 195 Member
    I am completely behind the Wii Fit... the main exercise I do its 30 mins on the Wii Fit every day (try to do 2 x Wii Zumba instead a week) and I do one Zumba class per week as well and I have lost 24lbs in 2 months :)

    Its quite expensive if you dont have the board but I reall do think its worth the investment... I think you can get some less expensive boards which arent the "official" Wii boards, but not sure how good they are

    Good luck with it anyway :)
  • crystal8208
    crystal8208 Posts: 284 Member
    I burn right around 500 in my Zumba class at the gym. Not sure about the wii version, like a PP said, you only burn as much as you put in and I'd think it would be easier to "fake" it, or do the motions smaller while on the wii. Personally, I bought the wii fit and I do use it occasionally, but it mainly is a dust collector. :laugh:
  • Auds85
    Auds85 Posts: 2 Member
    I use the EA Active Sports for the Wii (the more workouts one) and I'm going the 6 week challenge but I also use the workout on my own after that on there as well. I think with that and this website it's been working alright for me. I just started the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred though and I use a balance ball as well and do crunches on that. I try not to use ANY of the clalories I burn when I workout and just my daily goal of 1200.
  • Fat2FitChick
    Fat2FitChick Posts: 451 Member
    You don't have to gain weight during pregnancy in order to have a healthy pregnancy. If you are eating clean and work out a little it is still ok. Just don't train for a marathon or super intense workouts but you can certainly exercise while pregnant.
    Why are you worried about results.. You're pregnant. Shouldn't you be worried about gaining a little weight and being healthy rather than burning many calories to stay small?

    Just curious since you didn't give any background as to why you are curious about results and calories burned during such activities.
  • abigailmariecs
    abigailmariecs Posts: 192 Member
    You can take a look at mine. I have been doing Wii fit. I bought the board and game for $48.00 used at a Game Stop. I want to get a Gym membership but that is still a few weeks away. I need to prove to myself that I will really exercise every day before I will spend money on a monthly membership. I really like the Wii fit but have only been doing it for about a week and a half. I have lost 5 lbs using it and twice a week I pop in Tae Bo for something different. I am thinking about Zumba but have not bought it yet.
  • leslielightfoot
    leslielightfoot Posts: 34 Member
    I do Wii Zumba almost every day. I have been doing it for a few weeks and love it. You burn a lot of calories IF you get all the steps down right and can follow along and put lots of effort into every move. If you struggle with the dance steps, then you won't burn half as much because you will be missing the movements and cardio that go into Zumba. If you are coordinated and can figure out all the steps, it is so fun. Wii Zumba does have a part for you to learn the steps. I didn't go to that section b/c I had already done Zumba in the past and remembered most the moves.

    I usually do 40-45 minutes a day and put it down as about 550 calories burned. I go high intensity for all the songs so I'm probably burning more (i need to gulp 2 full bottles of water while working out) but I don't have a monitor to know for sure.

    I'm seeing results. The weight is finally coming off and I'm feeling great.
  • BeautifulRedButterfly
    BeautifulRedButterfly Posts: 316 Member
    Why are you worried about results.. You're pregnant. Shouldn't you be worried about gaining a little weight and being healthy rather than burning many calories to stay small?

    Just curious since you didn't give any background as to why you are curious about results and calories burned during such activities.


    Im curious because I was told by my doctors that I have to lose weight. I cant gain anymore. Next week Ill be in my third trimester (so excited!) and ive already gained a total of 50lbs. Which isnt healthy!
  • tapiagonzalez
    tapiagonzalez Posts: 54 Member
    I so AGREE with you about looking like a fool!!!! I love my Zumba Wii. I honestly don't know how many calories I burn when I do 40 minutes but, I will know tomorrow night when I do Zumba Wii because I was given a HRM (Heart Rate Monitor). Good luck to you on your weight loss goal!!!:happy:
  • Apryl546
    Apryl546 Posts: 909 Member



    Im curious because I was told by my doctors that I have to lose weight. I cant gain anymore. Next week Ill be in my third trimester (so excited!) and ive already gained a total of 50lbs. Which isnt healthy!
    Understandable then! Haha.
    My sister is due 8 days before you and she looks like she's only gained 15-20. She could be more but I have no idea.
    Good luck on losing a little bit then! :)
  • BeautifulRedButterfly
    BeautifulRedButterfly Posts: 316 Member
    THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE!!

    Money isn't the problem. I just wanted to know if it's worth it to get Wii Fit.
    But, Zumba seems to do everyone else great, so I think Ill stay with that!.

    Im supposed to lose 10lbs, my doctor recommended.

    How much weight do you lose in a week doing Zumba. I know it depends on height & how much i weigh (im actually 5'3 and 200lbs), but, I just want to see how well it is.
  • jamiesadler
    jamiesadler Posts: 634 Member
    Does the Wii fit
    & the wii Zumba work?

    could you show me results? pics?
    Im thinking of getting wii fit, but not sure if its actually worth the money..& i already have zumba.

    Does zumba really burn 1000 calories an hour?

    I use the Zumba for Wii. It depends on how much you weigh as to how many calories it will burn. I weight 200 at 5'6 and in an hour of dancing my butt off I only burn around 700 calories. It is a lot of fun though and a great work out.
  • peachNpunkin
    peachNpunkin Posts: 1,010 Member
    If I were you, I would stick with a healthy diet of the food groups and walk daily. I don't know that it is wise to pick up zumba in your third trimester of pregnancy. Of course always check with your doctor. Word of the wise, The more walking you do, and the more active you are the easier your delivery will be. But I think I would stick with walking until you talk to your doctor.
  • BeautifulRedButterfly
    BeautifulRedButterfly Posts: 316 Member



    Im curious because I was told by my doctors that I have to lose weight. I cant gain anymore. Next week Ill be in my third trimester (so excited!) and ive already gained a total of 50lbs. Which isnt healthy!
    Understandable then! Haha.
    My sister is due 8 days before you and she looks like she's only gained 15-20. She could be more but I have no idea.
    Good luck on losing a little bit then! :)

    Hahha, yeah. Ive NEVER been so big before!! It actually made me cry. xD
    Aww, cool. Congrats to her!
    & thanks ! (:
  • lkbuss
    lkbuss Posts: 2 Member
    I love doing Zumba WIi. You can customize your songs that it plays, and set it up so that you can do a quick 2 song workout or anywhere up to 10 or more! I usually go for 4-6, which is about 25 minutes. That's about all I can take at home with two little ones running around and trying to dodge them and their toys! Depending on the songs I choose, I burn from 383-505 during my 20-25 minute session. When I go to actual Zumba class (1-2 times a week), I burn about 800-850. That's a full, 50 minute class. And, I weigh about 260, the calories you burn depends on that. Anyway, highly recommend Zumba Wii, and Zumba in general!!
  • jenbison
    jenbison Posts: 38
    I enjoy my WII Fit especially for yoga and the balance games but it takes alot for me to get my heart rate up with most of the exercises. Have not tried Zumba with it though. Good luck in making your decision.
  • gigiwaterloo
    gigiwaterloo Posts: 102 Member
    OMG girl, go to my profile and add me and you will see the results! I couldn't be happier!!! I average .32 lbs a DAY LOSS with my Wii Fit. The Zumba is fabulous as well! I do the Wii Fit almost every day!!! I love it and it's a LOT of fun! I have lost 19.2 pounds in just TWO months!!!
  • BeautifulRedButterfly
    BeautifulRedButterfly Posts: 316 Member
    I always did dancing games on the wii before I got pregnant. And i asked if Zumba was ok, and she said of course.
    But, if walking is best. Then ill do it :P
    I just want a healthy normal pregnancy.
  • Tiffaney82690
    Tiffaney82690 Posts: 99
    Wii fit just gives you some activity it doesnt help burn a lot of calories but its better than doing nothing... ZUMBA definitely works and generally I burn 750-950 doing an hour its a great workout and you get all parts of your body into it. I dont have pics or results really but I lost my first 10 lbs playing just dance 3 and zumba at least an hour a day
  • BeautifulRedButterfly
    BeautifulRedButterfly Posts: 316 Member
    OMG girl, go to my profile and add me and you will see the results! I couldn't be happier!!! I average .32 lbs a DAY LOSS with my Wii Fit. The Zumba is fabulous as well! I do the Wii Fit almost every day!!! I love it and it's a LOT of fun! I have lost 19.2 pounds in just TWO months!!!


    OMG! You look FANTASTIC!!
    Deff doing Zumba after I have my baby!
  • snlperdue93
    snlperdue93 Posts: 210 Member
    I personally did not like the Wii Fit, but I love Zumba. My husband just got us a 3rd Xbox with Kinnect for the living room so that when I finish Jillian's Body Revolution I can start the Zumba again. I have the Exhilaration DVD set with the 1lb and 2lb toning sticks and love it. I averaged around 500-700 calories per Zumba DVD (about 45 min on avg.)
  • craziedazie
    craziedazie Posts: 185 Member
    The wii fit is ok, but personally I couldn't see getting results for myself just using that. It is a fun add in for exercise though, so if money is not an issue - get it. I like the super hula hoop. But if I had to pick between my treadmill or the wii fit then i would gladly give up the wii fit.
  • kellyb63
    kellyb63 Posts: 108 Member
    I bought Zumba Wii recently and its still in the wrapper. Its rainiy here and I dont feel like driving in the rain to the gym. Perhaps I should get some salsa moves going!
  • bmathis11
    bmathis11 Posts: 1
    I have them all boardd, zumba, and i go to the gym. Honestly, I burn more and work out harder at the gym. Being around people make you more....accountable. I also workout and "diet" with a large group of women that meet at the same time. we push each other, and compete to bee better. anything is better than nothing.
  • sherim71
    sherim71 Posts: 130 Member
    Instead of Wii Fit I would suggest AE Active. It comes with a heart monitor that straps to your arm and I found it worked me harder than Wii Fit ever did. You can choose how hard of a work out to have as well.
  • spartymama
    spartymama Posts: 15
    I would definitely recommend zumba for weight loss and toning and flexibility. I do it twice a week at class and I have the videos. A 150 pound person burns between 5-700 calories for an hour but everyone is different. It can definitely vary depending on how much effort you put in. In the beginning you might not burn as much while you are figuring out the steps but when you know the moves you can rock out and you feel like you're in a dance crew! It's a lot of fun which makes you keep doing it and dancing those calories away!!
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