anyone have actual zumba results??

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  • sandown12
    sandown12 Posts: 648 Member
    Who knows a good DVD about Zumba:happy:

    Zumba wii 100% it's as good ad classes but with no talking which they need to incorporate x
  • lordsangel
    lordsangel Posts: 167
    Me and my sister have!! I lost 14 lbs (thats all I needed to lose) and she lost almost 60
  • rebecky27
    rebecky27 Posts: 842 Member
    A friend of mine has had some pretty impressive results from Zumba. She's been doing Zumba for just over a year. She's not on MFP, but has a page where she's documenting her journey. Here's one of her status updates.

    "I've tried to keep this about being healthy, fit and feeling good rather than about the numbers associated with my journey but I gotta take a minute to brag about the numbers... I've gone from a Size 26 to a size 14! I'm wearing jeans that I never thought possible and getting stoked at the possibility of shrinking out of
    them ♥"

    You can find her facebook page at:
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Catherine-Mastowskis-Fitness-Journey/318174361555181
  • barney50501Missy
    barney50501Missy Posts: 79
    I do Zumba 5 to 7 days a week and i just started 30 Day Shred (5 days in). I am also eating 1200 calories a day and drinking more water. I have lost 22 lbs since mid March and 6 inches from my waist and 4 inches from my hips. I love it! I am addicted to Zumba 2 for the wii!
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    I go to Zumba class 3 times a week and its my most favorite form of exercise! I burn 400-550 calories for 55 minutes usually. It's so much fun!
  • AmandaDeShawn
    AmandaDeShawn Posts: 340 Member
    I have been doing Zumba two times a week for a month and have lost 10lbs! it's the only program that I have had results from!
  • ambrwaves27
    ambrwaves27 Posts: 206
    This may not be what you are looking for but I have done zumba several times now and each time it kicks my butt. I have a very athletic instructor and amazed at the pain she can add to my workout. I do about 40-45 mins on the arc trainer and weights and never feel it the next day in my core as when I zumba.


    LOVE IT!
  • zumbaabby
    zumbaabby Posts: 59
    I've been taking it since March 2010, and been an Instructor Since Oct 2010...I've lost 100 pounds. It's my addiction...as a matter of fact..I'm off to teach a class right now :)!
  • Jesstruhan
    Jesstruhan Posts: 331 Member
    I just started it and do it at 24 Hour fitness. Our instructor is AMAZING! She's a crazy little ball of energy and I have never sweat so much in my life. It's only been about three weeks but I can tell you I feel stronger and more energetic than ever. I'll even double-up and do it after Spinning. Hopefully I'll have some results to share soon, but it's a 600 calorie + burn every hour (if you have an upbeat instructor and are really moving...and we are in our class!). Worth every second.
  • nyfashionista19
    nyfashionista19 Posts: 38 Member
    When I first got serious on MFP back in December 2011, I started Zumba usually 3-4 times a week and dropped 10 lbs. in a little over a month. I still do it along with other workouts but I never go a week without doing it at least once. I love it for those high-calorie burns when I just want a fun workout! I've been seeing results ever since,def.go for it!
  • jrlja5
    jrlja5 Posts: 59
    ti bought the dvd last year and found it hard to keep up at first but I found different routine and now I love doing it. but I'm just unsure how many calories I am burning. I have read all these posts and there is a bit of difference in amounts. I only do the 20 min. workout right now and when I put it into mfp exercise log, it tells me its around 543. But I've just read that you get that result from 60 minutes of zumba. does anyone know for sure? If you have any information please let me know. you can add me as a friend if you like.
  • kcoftx
    kcoftx Posts: 765 Member
    You need a heart rate monitor since everyone is so different. I burn between 500-600 for 60 minutes. I just started exercising in February.
  • AABru
    AABru Posts: 610 Member
    In 4 classes (2x week) I've lost an inch off my waist and my hips...an actual class is MUCH more fun than a DVD or wii, so try it if you can!
  • dixiech1ck
    dixiech1ck Posts: 769 Member
    I started to do Zumba in October 2011 and wound up losing over 50 lbs from both that, running and diet. I love it, it definitely helps and burns tons of calories. You need a great instructor though. I went through a few until I found one that really was awesome and high energy. Good luck!
  • childofArtemis24
    childofArtemis24 Posts: 334
    I take a zumba class 3 days a week and for 8 months now and I love it. All the women in our class have lost 30 pounds or more per person.
  • turnerm65
    turnerm65 Posts: 58 Member
    ti bought the dvd last year and found it hard to keep up at first but I found different routine and now I love doing it. but I'm just unsure how many calories I am burning. I have read all these posts and there is a bit of difference in amounts. I only do the 20 min. workout right now and when I put it into mfp exercise log, it tells me its around 543. But I've just read that you get that result from 60 minutes of zumba. does anyone know for sure? If you have any information please let me know. you can add me as a friend if you like.

    Go to zumbacalories.com, they have a way for you to figure out the calories you burn...
  • Kmocha3
    Kmocha3 Posts: 2
    I love Zumba for the high energy and dancing!!! Being able to have fun while exercising instead of the usual torture (lol) made all the difference for me. :-)

    My initial results were increased energy and added shape to my waistline. The pounds didn't come off until I started doing Zumba Circuit which alternated strength training & weights between Zumba dances.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    25 lbs lost doing primarily Zumba (5-6 days a week, 50-60 min sessions).
  • ArtGeek22
    ArtGeek22 Posts: 1,429 Member
    1 1/2 inches off the waist with the help of Zumba since the beginning of March! And it is so fun :happy:


    (P.S I go once a week and play on the wii in addition.)
  • GullyGirl009
    GullyGirl009 Posts: 12
    I have nice results from Zumba. I go once a week and I bring my exercise belt and sweat up a storm. Zumba has helped me melt away 5 inches off my waist. I do other exercises but Zumba is when I do the most movement and sweating. Anyone who can attend a class with an instructor that loves to move, you are in for a great treat. :bigsmile:
  • Gizziemoto
    Gizziemoto Posts: 430 Member
    I use Zumba Wii and DVD's but have a question. I live in a small apartment and it has all carpet. I hurt my foot using my shoes but then injured it worse going barefoot. I have thought off using athletic tape and non-skid socks.

    Any suggestions? Thank you!
  • erinw1011
    erinw1011 Posts: 86 Member
    I do! I go to an actual class a few times a week, along with strength training and diet. See my thread I posted this morning for my pics.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/597790-more-than-halfway-there-44-pounds-gone-with-pics
  • mygrl4meee
    mygrl4meee Posts: 943 Member
    Hi. I have been doing zumba at the Y for 3 or 4 weeks now twice a week and I love it. I have dropped a little weight but I also notice that when I am not losing I am not seeing the pound or two gain and then losing the same pound. I really love it. It does take some time to get the moves and I try to stick to the same nights to get the same instructor.my only downfall is that it tore up my cheapy tennis shoes and I need new ones. Anyone have any advice on what name brand to get for zumba?
  • BeautyAndTheGeeks
    BeautyAndTheGeeks Posts: 109
    I've been doing zumba for the past week and a half, 5 days a week and I've already had some pretty good results. My bum is much more firm (words of my boyfriend and my friend - neither of which knew I was making a conscious effort to change my body), my legs are looking slimmer too. If these are the results I have after a week and a few days, I can't wait to see how I'll look and feel after 2 months.
  • chergarr73
    chergarr73 Posts: 59 Member
    Started doing Zumba 3 or 4 times a week on the Xbox Kinect in January. I have lost 31lbs, but I don't entirely credit the Zumba...I have COMPLETELY changed my eating habits too...they have worked hand in hand ;) Unlike so many workouts I've tried in the past though, I never get tired of doing the Zumba :) It's FUN!
  • asunnysnowman
    asunnysnowman Posts: 56 Member
    You'll lose just like you will with any cardio.
    It's not the best for toning, but it's a great way to get your heart pumping and your legs going.

    It should not be your *only* work out, but it is definitely a great asset
  • nmb0717
    nmb0717 Posts: 130 Member
    I LOVE ZUMBA! I tried it for the first time in November and was instantly addicted to it. Since beginning Zumba and watching what I eat, I've lost 45 pounds in 8 months. I am losing weight everywhere and my legs are getting very toned. I LOVE IT. You should read my blog post about it!
  • nmb0717
    nmb0717 Posts: 130 Member
    Hi. I have been doing zumba at the Y for 3 or 4 weeks now twice a week and I love it. I have dropped a little weight but I also notice that when I am not losing I am not seeing the pound or two gain and then losing the same pound. I really love it. It does take some time to get the moves and I try to stick to the same nights to get the same instructor.my only downfall is that it tore up my cheapy tennis shoes and I need new ones. Anyone have any advice on what name brand to get for zumba?

    There is a Nike dance shoe you can check out on zappos.com or you can usually find them at any NIke outlet. My Zumba instructor strongly recommends them and so many people in class do too. I currently have a pair of Nike Shoxx which were recommended as well, but from all the pressure I'm putting on my feet, some of the rubber parts are starting to detach from the shoe. I might have to get some of these Nike's myself soon!
  • clskelly
    clskelly Posts: 2
    a couple years ago I religously went to a zumba class three days a week and cut calories....I didn't do ANY other workout but zumba and lost 50lbs. It helped with the weight loss because you can burn up to 800 in an hour but not only that is really helped tone me.....my stomach was flat and toned without 1 crunch
  • rfarinha
    rfarinha Posts: 388 Member
    I took my first Zumba class in October 2011, and decided that it was WAY more fun than watching the minutes tick down while walking on the elliptical or treadmill, so I started doing it exclusively. Have been going to Zumba a minimum of 3 days a week, to as much as 7 days a week. I have experienced steady weightloss, with slight plateu's, but no real stalls in my progress. I have had a loss every month, including through the holidays! Below is my progress by month:

    7.00 August
    11.00 September
    6.40 October
    9.90 November
    5.70 December
    8.30 January
    9.80 February
    4.80 March
    10.80 April
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