KatieEstle

to OP- coming across this thread from a search- curious on how it all went? i'd love to hear an update! I am going for a consult in a week and a half and very excited/nervous...

my chest strap HRM shows that I burn anywhere from 700-1000 cal in an hour Zumba class

i use a Polar chest strap HRM as well- love that thing! It's interesting how taking hot yoga from 2 different instructors gives me a totally different burn!

can you squeeze in a bodypump style class? I think adding more weights could help... or if a class is a no-go then hit the free weights area of the gym! :) I also love kickbox/body combat style classes but i think you are getting in plenty of cardio with the Zumba so weights are gonna be the way to go.

don't worry- i know it is easy to feel like everyone is staring at the clumsy newbie in the back row who doesn't have the moves memorized yet... but they are NOT! They are all worried about their own workout, remembering the moves, watching themselves in the mirrors, or feeling the exact same way you are! ;) Have a blast,…

have a great time!! and don't discount all the walking and sweating you'll be doing!!

joined! fun! how will we follow up? like do we need to save the link or what?

weight training! The more muscle you build, the more calories you will burn even at rest. Plus it will give you that nice toned look we all want! the trick is not to fall into the "lots of reps, low weight" thing that women have been buying into for years. You want a high weight, high enough that by the time you are on…

That happens to me too all the time!!! Looking forward to reading the responses!