What should I put for Zumba?

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Slinkysmilez
Slinkysmilez Posts: 11 Member
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I noticed MyFitnessPal does not have Zumba as an option (although it is obviously an exercise). I have the Zumba fitness join the party for Wii, but not sure what to put when I enter it in MFP. Does anyone have any ideas? My only guess would be to put the type of dance work out but it does a couple in one session.

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  • WhatitisLiz
    WhatitisLiz Posts: 26 Member
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    I just put in aerobics. I mix it up with low-impact and high-impact depending on how hard I pushed myself.
  • alliewowie
    alliewowie Posts: 31
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    I calculated it here: http://www.caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned/ then created my own exercise and named it Zumba. :D
  • DanielleGR89
    DanielleGR89 Posts: 4
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    I actually made my own cardio thing for ZUMBA. You know that ZUMBA show up as not found well I looked around on the boards and this website works http://www.caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned/. It seems very accurate to me. ZUMBA is new to me so the sections fit me. I am under medium since I am learning it. But I don't know if this will help you.
  • Cullenbraille
    Cullenbraille Posts: 34 Member
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    Using a heart rate monitor is the best way to know. My friends who use a HRM and Log their Zumba classes average about 10.25 calories a minute. I usually log anything Wii as dancing, general. A real Zumba class is on my to do list!
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
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    I usually just put aerobics, since that's essentially what zumba is.
  • FiftyEight58
    FiftyEight58 Posts: 6 Member
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    I've never tried Zumba but I'd like to start. I'm considering getting the Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD Set:
    http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Total-Transformation-System/dp/B002HZ4XMC.

    May I have your opinions - are these dvds effective or will I get a better workout with Zumba on Wii?

    Thanks!
  • Slinkysmilez
    Slinkysmilez Posts: 11 Member
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    Thank you so much for your help! I looked at the zumba calculator and it seemed quite accurate, so I did that.

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