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hey Zumba pals! Just poppin in to see how everyone is doing, and to bump this post for other people who are curious about Zumba. The Zumba crew is your one stop shop for all questions about Zumba!

When teaching I typically burn around 700 calories in an hour or so, which sounds equivalent to spinning, and would definitely be a nice change of pace. The key is to do all the moves REALLY BIG. When I TAKE a Zumba class, I burn around 500-700, but when I teach and do everything over the top, I often burn 800-1000.

I am with you girl. Fran was the BOMB and I try to model my classes after hers!

I just wanted to bump this post for any newcomers and Zumba lovers who want to make new friends with the same exercise addiction..Zumba!

oh no! Instructors should be armed and ready with a playlist that will go for the entire hour! I only stop the player once or twice per class to take a quick breather and get some water, other than that, we just use the time between songs to break and keep those heart rates going! I suggest that you 'jump rope' between…

I teach Zumba, and while I have NOT yet tried the games, I have done the dvds. I think that if you really move for the entire session and do the moves as big and as exaggerated as you can, then yes, it burns TONS of calories, AND targets some trouble areas. I highly suggest trying a class in your area if you can. I use a…

all these comments are great! Isn't it CRAZY just how many times you can get stopped in ONE store? I was forewarned, but I had no idea what it would REALLY be like. Seriously, wal-mart = at least 5 or 6 inquisitions!

Oh man, We don't wanna forget about our Triplet moms out there too! I should have said 'got multiples' because I know there are several folks on here with trips or more!!

I have actually used the 'yeah, they are identical, except one has a penis' before! HAHAH!!! Having a 4yo say it had to be so hilarious!!!

We had that pill problem too, which is how we ended up with honeymoon babies in the end. Woops. I imagined that as they get older people will think they are different ages, especially because we can tell he is going to be very big and tall and and she is so petit and small.

That video was awesome! I wish our classes were that big, but then again you live in a much more densely populated area of NC than I do. I am from Lexington, so next time I am home visiting my folks maybe I will swing by your class!!

this is awesome! bump! http://www.aolnews.com/2011/02/09/90-year-old-yoga-teacher-gladys-morris-strives-to-set-new-guinne/?icid=maing%7Cmaing6%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk3%7C42543

glad to see you here! Come on over to our Feb. thread and join in! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/165548-the-zumba-crew-february

glad to see everyone is sticking with us, and welcome to the new members of the Zumba crew! I am a little frustrated because I am dealing with an injury. About 7 or 8 months ago I sprained my ankle, and then in class on Saturday I slightly twisted it again. So now it is hurting a popping and all together bothering me. So…

I'm stuck! We did fine with superbowl sunday, because we didn't even watch it! So we ate normally yesterday. I think my problem is that I have been working out extra hard lately, but having trouble upping my calories to match. I am working on it, but I think that it is hindering my progress right now. I definitely feel…

That's exactly what I thought when I got my license. There were so many people there that I would NOT take from. I really don't think that they should call it a Zumba certification either, because there is no 'test' you have to pass. So unless they call you out in front of everyone and tell you that you are not ready, you…

scagneti, I am with Desirai that you must have gotten a new gal, because I would never have a class where I run to the stereo after every song! I hate that you had a bad experience. We do SOME hiphop in our class, but they make it very clear in Zumba instructor training that you are to do a certain percentage of…

haha, I think about that often. Sometimes I see people completing their day early in the morning and I think 'ha! They are a pre-planner!' (I think that's a great thing to be, btw)

Anyone ever heard of Crossfit? My hubby does it and so he has been doing some modified workout of the day routines for me to do on my off days from Zumba. It is ROUGH! But I can feel myself getting stronger :)

I just wanted to remind everyone that we are still going strong in the February thread. If you haven't already come to say hi, stop on over. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/165417-fit-by-summer-february

That's how I feel about our class too, mj. We are so silly and that's what makes it so much fun. The teacher that inspired me to become an instructor was very fitness oriented and also was a personal trainer. She was so energetic and bubbly but also had a lot of good health and diet information too. I think it is also…

The videos definitely offer you the Zumba experience. If you can't get into a class, they will definitely help you lose some weight too. The reason I am so 'for' the classes is because they provide an extra element of fellowship and gives that 'party' like atmosphere that keeps you coming back. I fear I wouldn't get the…

You guys need to come join us in the Zumba Crew! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/165548-the-zumba-crew-february

It's great hearing a little bit about each of you, keem em coming. Ayla, That's really cool, who is she?..I'd love to check out her music.

isn't it insane just how many classes are out there that CALL themselves "Zumba" but are NOTHING like Zumba?! There is a teacher that I have taken from that really gives people the wrong idea about what Zumba is, and it hurts the Zumba name!

Yea I definitely don't buy that. Most people don't burn 3000 in the course of 24 hours!

Hi Zumba fans, if you haven't already, come on over to the Zumba crew - it is a great place to get quick accurate answers to questions like this! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/165548-the-zumba-crew-february

Hey Renee, are you doing Zumba in the Circuit or are you doing an actual aerobics class held at a Curves? If you guys haven't already heard about it, Zumba has just introduced "Zumba in the Circuit" at Curves which combines the awesome interval toning stuff that Curves has to offer with the moves of Zumba cardio in between.

This is definitely true. You can have the worlds strongest and toned abs, but if you have a layer of fat on top (which almost ALL women do) then those terrific abs won't show!

lil tree, you can SO be an instructor! I wish we could be in the same class like we used to be. But at least we have the wonderful INTERNET to keep us going! Good luck! (also, I think it is pretty rad that you worked for so long in the biggest private residence in the US! - so that is pretty outlandish!) Darren, I am so…