My SO bought me Zumba fitness for Christmas ( he can't keep a secret)lol I don't need to loose weight <but need to tone & build muscle. Has anyone used this, if so how do you like? Blessings to All!!!!
If I didn't think I'd have a heart attack and keel over I would be doing it every day. I think it looks like a ton of fun. I loved to dance when I was normal weight. Now that I'm older and have knee issues I am more sedentary so I have gained weight.
I would love to have Zumba!!!!!
I love it. I have it for the wii and do it like 2 times a week. Sometimes with hand weights for extra toning. It is fun and really gets you going and moving.
It is fun and a great workout. We have Zumba classes at the Y and they are always full. The ladies always come out sweating and panting, but smiling and laughing.
I like Zumba for about a week or two and then the routines get too repetitive and the classes are too full. I would just rather go line dancing.
UM I totally LOVE zumba. it is so much fun. I did a try me class at work that they offered for free before they offered classes and had a great time. Unfortunately for me the classes offered at work do not fit my schedule. A year ago my mom was at curves and she told me they were doing zumba and i went and they had the greatest instructor there. She was amazing. But then i moved out of the area. I bought the DVDs (exhilarate set). There is a step by step intro dvd that i only used once. The second is my favorite. Activate. it is a really good workout. I have only tried one of the other dvd's exhilarate and it is more difficult to follow so I have not enjoyed it as much. I have been doing it consistantly nearly every day for the last 5 weeks or so and my legs are getting SO much tone. my arms a little bit but not too much and I haven't used the "toning sticks" so that might help too. I know there are some other postings on youtube that do lots of ab work so that might help. For me it is about making it something I can stick with and it has been really good so far. enjoy!
Taking it at the YMCA. LOVE IT!!!! For some reason, it doesn't feel like exercise. I enjoy going and don't like to miss it. It's a great workout!
I love Zumba!!!! I do Zumba2 for Wii. It has a progress tracker and the music is sooo nice!!!! It's a cardio workout but if you want to tone and build muscle, you will need a workout that offers toning and muscle building. Look for Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones. It's a combination of cardio and muscle toning.
Oh, I think Zumba's a lot of fun! I wish I could go more often. The music is *very* lively and upbeat, and the moves are more like dancing than exercise. Believe me, you'll use every muscle on your body, including some you never knew you had. It's a great workout. Give it a try. What a nice gift!
The DVDs? I have the two different sets of DVDS and use them frequently, when the weather is inclement. I bought some hand weights (3 lbs) to make the routines a bit more vigorous. I would say that mixing up Zumba with other exercise, like walking, biking, jogging, etc. will help keep you very fit.
I like doing Zumba because I find doing the music and dancing to be fun - it makes the 45 min/hour pass quickly.
I've never done the dvd / but the classes are SO FUN! I haven't been in a while but I really do love it - a great workout and so much fun. Maybe invite a few friends over to do it with you :-)
