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I ordered the DVD set off of zumbafitness.com, it hasn't came in yet but I can't wait. I do not feel like I could or would feel comfortable joining a class at 337 lbs.:biggrin:, so I am hoping the dvd's will still help:thumbup:!

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We had the chance to attend a Zumba class as part of our "Shape-up Challenge" at work. I went last Tuesday and LOVED IT! I loved it so much I Googled classes close to me and signed up for a 6 week session that started Friday :o I wish I could go 5 days a week!! That would be awesome! It's only 1 day a week unfortunately... :)

You'll have to let us know how the AquaZumba is!! I wish we had one around here!!

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I love Zumba too! Took a bunch of classes last year, but there are none that work for my schedule around where I am. But, I did find a Jazzercise place and LOVED LOVED LOVED it I signed up tonight! SO for those who don't have a Zumba class near you, try jazzercise! I was almost alike. We also incorporated had weights and a dedicated ab workout - Wow, wasn't ready for that a week out of surgery! :thumbup: Either Jazz or Zumba - Keep it moving!! Check out jazzercise.com ....Just wanted to throw that in. Thanks everyone!:biggrin:

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I've been doing two zumba classes a week for about four months now (in conjunction with Water aerobics twice a week and weightlifting twice a week). It is my favorite workout! I still haven't gotten through an entire class without making a mistake, but no one cares. There are people of all shapes and sizes doing it, and yes, there are people with no rythm or coordination as well. They stress that as long as you move and have fun, you are doing it right. I can't wait for school to be out for the summer so I can hit more of the classes offered.

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yes yes, take it!!! you'll love it....it's like being at a party and dancing to different beats.....you'll be burning calories and having fun at the same time. :biggrin:

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Hi everyone I am a Zumba instructor. Yes Zumba is alot of fun. You don't have to know all the steps as long as you keep moving. Some people put there own steps in while dancing to the music. When people make a mistake they just laugh and continue dancing. I promise you no one will be making fun. Yes Zumba is fun for all shapes and sizes. Please don't think you are to big or weigh too much to do Zumba. You are just having fun, making friends and losing weight while you do it. Please try it. you may like it. I'm an instructor and I'm not skinny still over 200lbs.:)

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never tried it but my gym just started offering so im going tomorrow. i will post after im done.

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Hi, everyone!!

I would like to encourage anyone who's curious to GO FOR IT!!! It's too much fun, and you can easily modify the moves if you're not ready for some of the more intense/high impact stuff, while still having a great workout!

If it is any kind of motivation, prior to my surgery, I did very little, if anything, in the way of exercise...now, I'm working out almost every day, including 2-3 Zumba classes a week...and I just registered to take classes and become a Zumba Instructor!! Mind you, I'm still a big gal at 255, but I'm hoping that seeing a woman of size out there and moving it will bring others to the classes- If I Can Zumba, So Can You!!

Hugs all around!

Christine

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Zumba is amazing! A friend of mine had been asking me to join her for Zumba for months and I finally caved three months ago. I've never in my life, stuck with an exercise program this long - and still love it! I usually attend 3-4 times a week. I haven't seen the weight "fly" off at all but the inches are definately changing! I'm quite the perfectionist so I really push myself during each class to really learn the steps. However, I was blessed with zero rythm so I am constantly tripping over my own feet. The instructor is fun and upbeat and she always encourages us to work at our own pace (either high impact or low impact). A good attitude and Zumba will be the best workout ever!

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