ZUMBA.... anyone done it

PerfectParadox

got my first class tonight at the gym... never been to a zumba class and its been a long time since i did any group exercise (i just walk or jog and do weights)

is it hard? What sort of trainers are best? those sorts of questions

Barneysmom

Hiya, I've had a look on YouTube - it looks so fast! :rotfl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf0q6qtThF4


I want to know about is as our local Douglas Macmillan is having a Zumbathon to raise funds soon and I'm thinking of doing it.
I know I won't be any good but it's for a good cause.

http://www.dmhospice.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=332&Itemid=214

cloverfan

I want to do this!!!!!!! Thinking about getting the wii one?? think i am too big to go to a class x

PerfectParadox

http://www.zumbaofmichigan.com/What2Expect.html
thats what ive been looking at to psyc mself up to "iuts wont be too hard"

plus the line "You could burn between 350 to 900 calories PER class, BUT it all depends on how you exert yourself" makes me excited

ElleR

Hello! It's great fun, I'd recommend it. I'd say it's like a a non-strict dance class. It doesn't matter if you don't know the moves, everyone goes everywhere in the class I go to! It's the best form of exercise I've done in a long time, you don't realise how hard you've worked until you've got jelly legs walking home.

karren

Ive been a few times its fun and addictive, yes it can be fast but go at your own pace and after few classes you will know the routine x good luck xxx

Scrapaholic

Hi, I've done it. wore trainers , not particularly expensive ones , sports bra, sleeveless exercise t shirt + stretchy exercise pants. Take water as it gets very hot . It was very energetic but fun and I'm not particularly fit . Go and have a try !

PerfectParadox

if im honest I'm mainly worried about my inhalers (can get v.wheezy)

Thanks tho, going to get some of the kit together now....

XxXfashionqueenXxX

Trainers are good for this, but if you have any jazz shoes or jazz trainers wear them. Wear leggings

PerfectParadox

I dont have dance trainers I have sketchers shape ups, normal sketchers, and lace up basic trainers........ I was thinking the normal sketchers.

donnac2558

I take my inhalers before I go. I bought KSwiss trainers on ebay for £4.99 light weight and perfect. They are running trainers. You need to bring water as you will sweat!
Its fun and don't worry about not keeping up just go at your own pace and have fun. The girl who takes my class changes the routines every six weeks adding new ones and retiring others.