Should I attempt a Zumba class?

Do it! I love Zumba! I have been doing it for like 3 years now... it is a fun filled hour and an Awesome stress reliever! It is "my dessert" after a hard day

make sure you bring your SO, the more support the better.

I went! there was only 3 people in the class since it was a saturday morning. I looked rediculous but it was okay and man, do you burn through the calories!

Zumba was the first group exercise class I tried and it was great!! I completely lack coordination, but ZUmba is still fun. Definitely give it a shot. Every dance can be modified to suit your fitness level. Just introduce yourself to the instructor before class and let her know it is your first class.

As a general rule, people are very self-centered. So, no matter how goofy you look at the gym, other people are so focused on how goofy or great THEY look that they really don't even notice what you are doing.

Only 3? Wow. We have 15-40 per class. Small class but I bet you had fun! It is a great burn!

I think it's because it was a saturday morning class. The weekly evening classes are usually packed! I did get a great burn. Shoulders and back are sore today!

Great advise. I hope everyone is so into themselves..I won't be noticed...lol

Definitely go for it! It's so much fun and trust me, nobody will be staring at you!
You just get yourself a good spot where you can see the instructor and do your best.
Key is- Don't stop moving! Have a great time!

Pretty much everyone looks ridiculous doing zumba. You don't need to be a good dancer to do zumba, you just need to keep moving. After a few classes you learn the moves pretty well too, and look a little more coordinated.

Honestly, sometimes you just have to push yourself out of your comfort zone to make progress. Think of it as a growing experience. Not only will you be exercise, which is good for you body, you'll be working towards getting more comfortable in your own skin, which is just as important as losing the weight (if not more so).

I tried it after being mainly stationary for many, many years. Nearly killed me, the first class.

It gets better though. Drink a lot of water and stretch.

You should attempt almost anything (that may be good for you) once, just to see if you might like it, as long as you're physically okay to do so (doctor gives the green light.)

Good luck!

~katie

Try it! It's so fun once you finally get into it. Yes, it'll probably be a bit embarrassing at first when you don't know the moves, but that 's completely normal. Just do your best & have fun Don't be afraid of messing up & if moves are too advanced for you or you feel uncomfortable with a move, modify it!
After a few times going, I finally warmed up to zumba & I'm so glad I started doing it:)

Zumba is so much fun you forget your exercising. Try Zumba Gold if its offered in your area. Great for beginners and slower paced. If not go to the original zumba class. It takes about a month to learn some of the routines, A good instructor will continue with some of the favorites and change up a few so not boring & still a challenge for the ones who have been going awhile. Don't be afraid to ask for help after class or before the next class starts. Beginners ask me all the time, I was once new also wanting them to succeed also. Being up front helps you can see more and catch on easier. I watch the instructor only time I'm watching someone else is if I'm helping or counting so they can learn the routines. Check out Zumba toning using light weights and aqua zumba which is water aerobics. Zumba.com list classes by city & states. Try out different instructors until you find one you like. Prices varies also. If I pay by the month works out to 4.00 a class. If I drop in on a class it's 5.00. Not all places allow drop in so check first. Some charge up to 12.00 a class. Community colleges,churches, and fitness clubs are teaching zumba now. Check out zumbacommunity.com & zumba utube for free routines. or search zumba for instructors showing routines to get a feel for the steps. Classes you get to network with others. We laugh so hard I have come close to peeing my pants. There a few of us that are class clowns it lightens up the quiet classes and beginners relax . Have fun!! I have lost inches and my bum has lifted!

Zumba is tons of fun!! No one is perfect the whole class through. Just keep moving and have fun with it! An hour long class goes by so fast and you burn a ton of calories.

YouTube has some videos that show the basic moves--so you could "practice" before going!

I love zumba - I do it 4 times a week... along with eating right... into my 2nd week.
don't worry if people are looking at you funny
noone is looking they are trying to get the moves too.
Win win situation... and I burned 500 calories in 1 hr... yay!!!

Rebecca

I go to Zumba! Or, I used to. My new gyms Zumba class seems too slowed down! But it's fun, and I had to get over the anxiety of moving in front of others! Everything is fun and fast paced and the people are delightful! Nothing to worry about!