I’m sure that if you have been going to a gym or watch late night informercials, you’ve heard of Zumba. I love it! In about one hour of shaking my bits and pieces, much of which begins an aftermath of jiggling and giggling, I can burn between 650 to 700 calories. WOOHOO! Yay for burning calories!
photo courtesy of Cimm
For those that have no clue as to what I’m talking about, Zumba is an awesome aerobic workout where you are led by your instructor (who happens to be double-jointed in the hips) into fun Latin/hip hop dances. It’s high energy and tons of fun. Many of us on the dance floor can’t shake it or even get some of the dance moves right, but we are whooping and hollering with the rest of them. (If you want to see some of the routines or what it’s like, just look up Zumba on youtube.)
photo courtesy of markvall
Being as big as I am, it was tough at first to even conceive of taking a class at the gym. Just GOING to the gym in the beginning was a huge step. But with time, my mind changed. Sure, I’m the largest woman in the class usually… but I love to dance and this was the perfect aerobic workout for me. In order to stick with something, you’ve got to find what works for you.
photo courtesy of michaelcupino
Regardless of if you were born dancing, took lessons as a kid, or just like to tap your foot to the music, I’d encourage you to give it a try. Your size doesn’t matter, your age doesn’t matter. You can go here and look for a class in your area. Who knows how many calories you could be burning while having a blast!
Kandra
hey kandra,
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jacquie
Thanks! I logged some of them, but not all. I’ll get it all back on track!
I haven’t really kept up on my blogs, but I just found yours and I am really enjoying it! I desperately need to lose weight and get in shape. A journey I am on now, but am just getting started taking seriously.. your blog is just what I need and I think i am going to find a Zumba class to try!
Zumba is a lot of fun! I hope you like it!
Nice blog! I will definitely have to come back. I’m new to fitness and exercise but I think i’m going to like it!