Zumba-How long after surgery?

fivestar · June 21, 2008

:crazy:I have been taking "Zumba" classes for the last 3 months, and love it. It's a pretty intense workout. I never leave class dry.

My question is, how long after surgery will I have to wait before I can get back into it?

(tentative date 9/3/08. Still waiting insurance approval.)

TDRinCHATT · June 21, 2008

I don't know what "Zumba" is, but I do Turbo Jam which is also a high intensity workout. I started back at it 2 weeks post op, but I did a modified version and started with 10 minutes. I'm 3 weeks post op now and can complete the 45 min class.

fivestar · June 21, 2008

"Zumba" is a workout consisting of a variety of dances; salsa; samba; merengue; hip hop etc. Available on DVD. Originated in Miami by this Columbian man, Beto. Classes taking the gyms by storm.

HeatherO · June 21, 2008

I just started taking Zumba classes at the YMCA and they are awesome and fun. It is a great workout because you are so busy having fun you can forget you are working out :0). I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to really enjoy their exercise.

I was taking step classes before banding. I stopped for about 4 weeks per doctors suggestion. The first couple of classes when I started again were very difficult for me. Pain was no issue, but I was tired really fast and felt a little light headed. I would typically feel the same after 10 minutes as I usually would after 1 hour. Just take it slow, weight about 4 weeks and you should be good.

fivestar · June 21, 2008

HeatherO, thanks for the tip. Keep up with the Zumba, and the great weight-loss. Good results await.

twinmommie · June 22, 2008

I love ZUMBA too!! It took me a while to get down some of the moves LOL...I haven't started back with Zumba yet but I feel pretty confident that I could do it next week. I have been walking each evening and getting in about 8,000-9,000 steps...working back up to my 10,000.