Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Zumba

Well that was a complete and utter waste of an hour.

I worked up a mild sweat in one song, I think.

I didn't puff at all.

It was like a senior's fitness class with a lot of bottom shaking added.

The instructor's physique was fine as far women's bodies go, but not exactly an advertisement for the fat burning value of the class.

She told us we did very well and she'd love to see us back next week.

The chances are remote.
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11 comments:

  1. AllyJune 15, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Was this the first class? Maybe she went a bit soft on you first time. I do Zumba regularly & really work up a sweat & puff.

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  2. MelJune 16, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Was this at the gym?

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  3. simone rJune 16, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Yes, it was at the gym. She may have just been a very bad instructor. She certainly didn't work up a sweat.

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  4. simone rJune 16, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Ally - no. The class has been on at the gym for over 6 months. First time for my friend and I. And last.

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  5. MelJune 16, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I saw a zumba instructor in a shop once (she was wearing her big bright 'Zumba Instructor' shirt, that's how I knew she was one) and she certainly wasn't any positive advertising for the weight loss benifits of Zumba. I was recently tempted to try a Zumba class at my gym, but haven't because they are on at a very inconvenient time for people with young families - but now from your review, I not as disappointed.

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  6. HelenJune 16, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    There are different levels, apparently. I've wanted to try it too, but like you, the classes are 5.45 to 6.45pm. Not going to happen.

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  7. onlinesophJune 17, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    My mum is a zumba instructor. She runs classes for senior citizens at my old church and they love it. I've tried it once and also didn't work up a sweat.

    Weight loss isn't the only measure of how good an excercise class is. Mum is incredibly fit and looks like my sister.

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  8. KarenJune 17, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I wouldn't have thought Zumba would appeal to you really. It doesn't seem as...hmmm....serious, maybe?... as all the running and aerobics stuff you do....

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  9. simone rJune 18, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    The time zumba is on at my gym appeals to me. 7.30 wednesday night.

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  10. MelissaJuly 25, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I went to a Zumba classs tonight and it was a great workout. The instructor was fit and very enthusiastic. She worked up a sweat and so did I.

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  11. simone rJuly 25, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Great! I met another zumba instructor last week. It seems the class I went to is infamous around the zumba community...

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