Starting Zumba

[Babe 0]

I'm thinking about trying out Zumba at the Y, but I'm concerned it might be to fast for a me... aren't most exercise groups designed for the skinny folks? I'm just getting back into exercise after a car accident. I've recovered mostly, except for the occasional strange muscle spasms. Before it, I would go to the gym a couple times a week for cardio. What is Zumba like? Is it do-able with a bigger body? It looks like fun.

[Babe 0]

I'm thinking about trying out Zumba at the Y, but I'm concerned it might be to fast for a me... aren't most exercise groups designed for the skinny folks? I'm just getting back into exercise after a car accident. I've recovered mostly, except for the occasional strange muscle spasms. Before it, I would go to the gym a couple times a week for cardio. What is Zumba like? Is it do-able with a bigger body? It looks like fun.

BUMP... would love some answers!

[Hynita 113]

Im here to tell you zumba is so fun! I loved and im 240 pounds and i go i was just banded on the 30th so i havent got back into it yet. I am not going to lie tho its a hard workout when i leave there im dripping with sweat yes there are lots of skinnier people there but there are also bigger people as well. I recommend just going At your own pace! I dont like spinning around so when everyone else does that i march in place i look at is atleast im moving. I say try it if you dont like it dont go back good luck!

[Melissannde 41]

I've been doing Zumba a few times a week for a while... and I'm by no means skinny. Gyms and exercise classes are not just for skinny folks. If you find a gym that has that attitude.. change gyms!!

Zumba is lots of fun. And depending on the instructor and the type of Zumba class you take, the intensity can vary greatly. There's regular Zumba, Zumba Gold (designed for lower impact), Aqua Zumba (Zumba done in the pool), etc.

I'm like Hynita, I modify the steps to what I can comfortably do.. and as I get stronger, I try to do more. When the instructor Jumps, I usually jog or march in place. When they do a side step with twisting the knees.. I just side step and don't twist. The important part is to move the body and have fun!!

One of the instructors where I go has even bought hip scarves with the little coins on them for one of the songs which is from "Sumdog Millionaire" "Jai-Ho (You are my Destiny " The scarf meets in the middle on the other gals, but not me. Oh well, I'll use that as a NSV when it does meet!!

This isn't the class I attend, but it's the same choreography that my instructor uses: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r43YzeBfWug LOVE this routine.

I encourage you to go and give it a try.. it's so much fun. Like the Zumba site says.. Ditch the Workout, Join the Party! (I still workout too though.. lol).