ZumbawithSharon

Well a lot can't do the class themselves, they start then walk around yelling and Only do small part of the class. I expect them to do the whole thing with me. I do with my class.

I'm probably what you would call a skinny Minnie but I'm not a young thing, I wish! But it is called Zumba fitness for a reason, now you can be a little heavier and be fit but I would expect the weight to be from muscle mass rather than fat. I know a couple of instructors one almost half the age of the other but more than…

I would care because if they can't get themselves in shape what chance do they have of inspiring me, and that should be part of their job.

Thanks for your opinions, It's a debate that I've had with people in class, and with other fitness professionals, most say the same but some have said it makes no difference. I guess you get from your exercise what you put in but I certainly would like the instructor to be able to keep up with participants in the class.

Ha ha sorry went off on a bit if a rant. I want to know what people expect from class/fitness instructors, does their body shape, weight or fitness capabilities matter to you as a participant?

Hi I'm new too, I actually saw a post from a couple of years ago and it interested me so I joined up! I've lost the weight and a bit more than I needed to over the past 2 years through Zumba, Hillwalking and running. I even became a Zumba instructor. Fitness has become a huge part of my life and it takes commitment and…