Zumba questions

I saw a class at my YMCA. It looked fun. Alot of uncoordinated folks. I just went one day and been going since for a few months now. I suck but I have fun. No one is going to judge you or care. My Zumba instructor is very helpful and gives everyone alternatives they can do if they can't mimic or do all the moves. I for one can't skip so I do this werid half-assed hopping thing. Just go.

I have been going to Zumba classes off and on for almost 2 years. I love it! In fact just starting back tonight after not going for 3 mos. My daughter has b-ball on the nights I normally go.
You should just go and have fun. No one is going to judge you. You are making an effort to change your body. I hope you go and enjoy yourself! Good luck

I recently with in the last month started taking a zumba class. They are all a little different the one I like the most is geared more towards hip hop moves. I would not worry about looking ackward it took me 3 classes to get most of the steps down and I am not coordinated there are still times the class is going right and I am going left. The biggest thing is just keep moving no matter what. I say give it a try and you may find something you love but if you don't try you won't know.

I went and talked to the instructor before I started and she put me at ease. She assured me that nobody follows all the moves right away. It's okay. So I concentrated more on getting through it. Did I feel like a dork sometimes? Yes. Am I a natural dancer? Not even close. It was a more fun workout than anything else I've tried thus far! I will admit that on the first day, I did feel like I wanted to die about 20 minutes into it and at minimum quite right then and there. I took a brief one song break out in the hall while I cooled down and then rejoined and powered through. I was quite proud of myself! The next time I went, I had a little more confidence but I also did something else that really helped a lot. I brought 2 bottles of water. They give us about 1 min. between song selections. I grabbed my bottle each and every time and took a sip. This helped more than I can tell you. While I still had to power through, this time I wasn't as over heated and didn't feel like a boiled lobster. Don't misunderstand--I was sweating but it was different from being overheated. I downed both bottles and it normally takes effort for me to want to drink water, much less two in one hour. I'm getting better! I'm still not 100% but I like that I'm making progress and I like the moves they teach us. Don't worry too much about being perfect. There is always several in each class so far that are beginners and missing the beat too. It's okay.

I've heard Zumba is a blast! Have you tried Jazzercise? They are really awesome at giving you directions and making sure you are staying with the class and dancing That may be a fun alternative! I personally LOVE it!

Like the others said, just ty it! Last summer I took my first Zumba class, and I was scared to death, but so was everyone else, and we all looked like idiots for the first couple of times. BTW, no one is watching you, they are too worried about themselves. NOW, I'm a Zumba Instructor! It's so much fun! It's more like being in a club than a fitness class! Just go and have fun, don't worry about doing the moves perfectly!

You will find people of all shapes and abilities at mpost zumba classes. Chances are you won't be the only fisrt timer either. Find a friend to go with you you can luagh at each other. My teacher always says 3 things at the start of class
1. HAVE FUN !!!
2. There no wrong way to do Zumba, just keep moving.
3. No one is looking at you they're all looking at ME !

Give yourself a couple of classes to settle in, I bet you'll become another Zumba Addict !!!

Ha ha me too! I went to the class and just had fun!! As long as you keep moving who cares!! I def cant dance and Im not good at wiggiling but I never had such a fun workout!! Just lighten up n enjoy it no matter what! You'll be exercising and no one is gonna judge you! Its a cool n chill atmosphere fo fun! GO TRY IT!!

Just go....seriously no one cares. They go and have fun, and it is all about moving and dancing and burning calories. No one is perfect. Trust me.

I do a Zumba class at our gym 2-3 times a week. Nobody judges and alot of us look awkward. But it's so much fun and you get so involved in it that you completely forget that anyway. Just put yourself out there. I was so scared when I first walked in but that one time was all it took and I was hooked. You can do this. Go have some fun!

Do it! I'd love to, but I'm doing other workouts right now. However, if it is something that any part of you wants, just decide to do it. Tell yourself before you sign up and before you walk in that you don't give a da*n what anyone else thinks. Anyone who does something to make themselves better deserves nothing but love and admiration. This is YOUR journey in life, and you should let what others might think dictate what you get to do. I bet you end up loving it!

I have a question since we're on the subject...how does everyone log Zumba in MFP? In the exercise database I've noticed Zumba isn't an option. But, dancing is. Do you just put it under dancing? Or do you add it to your exercises?

I really got tired of the same old stuff at the gym, and saw a TON of people crammed into the gym doing Zumba, and liked the music, so I thought I'd give it a try. I was hooked. Sure I was self conscious, but it really helped that there were so many other people who either didn't know what they were doing and were nervously looking around too. It's not like you see in the informercials, with the flashing lights and belly baring clothing - my Zumba classes involved women of all different sizes, shapes and skill level. It really does depend on the instructor too. A good instructor will offer modifications of the moves and switch up routines. I have a gym membership but pay extra for my Zumba classes. I've never tried the video game Zumbas, for me, it would be so much more fun with others.