Is Zumba easy or hard? I want honest opinions .

I always tell people that as long as you are trying and moving, you'll get a good workout. It might take a few weeks to pickup on the moves, but you'll get it eventually. I did zumba at my old duty station and before that I was uncoordinated and couldn't dance at all. After a while, I picked up on it and could do it. I would give it a couple times before you make a decision on whether you like it. You should definitely try it though. It's a lot of fun and you don't realize you are exercising.

The joy of Zumba is that it's as easy or hard as you make it! If you copy the instructor exactly then it's really hard on your quads and bum and core, but everybody sorta does their own take on it, and you all just bounce around doing vaguely similar moves at your own pace.

Personally, the first few weeks I went it was exhausting every time as I was mega unfit and had water breaks after every song (not the only one!); now I try to keep moving whilst everyone else is having their drinks!

I'm not a good dancer either, but it is a great workout. When I first started, I was out of breath in about 10 minutes, but gradually I've been building up. It took me a while to like it because it took me out of my comfort zone, but eventually I grew to love it. Have some water and a towel near by because you will sweat!

i loveeee zumba and i have managed to get a load of my friends to come and they are of all different fitness abilities, some have never been to the gym before and they loved it too. The thing with zumba is its not like other dance classes as such, you dont really need to learn a routine and if there is a move that your brain just doesnt understand you wil soon be on to the next one anyway! there are soo many people in my class ranging up to like 6o year old ladies and none of us have much coordination!! half the time we are all moving the wrong way! if it gets too hard then just stop and take a breather or slow down, it is only as hard as you make it!

i think you should go and try it and see, if u find its not for u then you dont have to go back, but its sooo much fun and doesnt feel like exercise, maybe you can drag a friend along too xx

Zumba is the best exercise ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
It makes me laugh so much! I have been doing it now for 5 months and I am still absolutely useless!
When yo first start it will seem a bit difficult to keep up, but very soon after you will realise most of the dances have similar steps and it will get easier and easier! however the easier it becomes the harder you work and the more cals you will lose!
The first time I thought I was going to self combust as I was so unfit... now it is relativity easy and I go 3-4 times a week
If you want some support... feel free to add me xxxx
(ps for the first few times concentrate on your legs and worry about what your arms are doing later )

Why not get the games on the Wii or PS3 before giving classes a shot? I am the most un-coordinated person going, my brain cannot process some of the moves and sometimes I am moving my feet too much when the on screen instructor is not!

I bet I look a right idiot but as long as the curtains are firmly closed and I am actually doing it, I feel great!

I have never been to classes, but I bet they will start people off at the same level, not having people who don't know what they're doing with experienced people pushing and shoving them out the way as the novice is dancing in their space!! That would put me off completely!!

Just give it your best! If you think you look silly, well you could always get drunk first!! lol

Try it and see for yourself! If you love music you will probably like or love Zumba!

I do it at home... so I dont care if I miss a move or struggle with one!! it was hard at first, especially when you are unfit, now I enjoy it, sweat buckets and burn calories!!

Good luck and give it a go x

I LOVE zumba! I find that those who have natural rhythm are the best at it as i suppose it is a form of dance - But i think everyone could do it. At my gym there are beginners, intermediate and hard core classes, so perhaps find a beginners class first to see how you get on.

Depends on the instructor.. Some classes are high impact, another ones are ´easier´. I was also scared about starting doing zumba. The first classes i was like .. what the hell im doing here, i cant even follow the steps!!. But you just gotta get used to it, and learn the steps, aaaaand know what the instructor expects from you.
Try it, its addicting I can tell you that. I never really liked dancing, but now im always waiting for the moment I start to move!