The ZUMBA thread...
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Topic: The ZUMBA thread...
Posted By: BuzzyBee
Subject: The ZUMBA thread...
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 3:17am
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I thought I would start a thread for Zumba enthusiasts!
Surely there are a few of us around, I have only just started in the past week or so casually (and from the comfort of my own home) - but once I get myself sorted I want to be doing it twice daily. I'm really enjoying it thus far, and am already noticing a boost in energy and feeling happier etc. Can't wait for the results to start showing. So who else is a Zumba Addict? How long have you been doing it for, how are you getting on - any success stories?? Please do share  ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
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Posted By: Booski
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 5:08am
Not currently Zumba-ing due to the size of my belly  . But I love it , as does DD - she loves to have a boogy! The best thing I found about it (other than realising one day I could do the whole thing without huffing and puffing!) was the huge improvement it made to my back which had ongoing problems from SPD, was like magic!!------------- 
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Posted By: Cassie
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 6:51am
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oo I'll be keeping an eye on this thread! I like the look of it, but don't know anyone who is actually doing it or how well it actually works. Would love to hear how people are finding it ------------- ~Cassie~   
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Posted By: amme_eilyk
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 8:01am
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I too like the look of it, but am working up the nerve to buy it
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 8:02am
ohh m me me me i love Zumba its at my gym and have been going twice a week for about 3 months abd have lost 11 kgs so far. i love it i uslly do the day classes but will have to do the night class as i will in class during the day but i wont give it up ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 8:12am
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I like the look of it too, particularly as Jake can dance along side me when i do it but its expensive!!! Thinking of asking for it for christmas.. hopefully the warehouse will have it on sale then! -------------   
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 8:35am
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I haven't done it yet but have soooooo many friends who do it regularly, either at the gym or at home. They all swear by it. I have a friend who's wee girl is 1yr old and she had really struggle to get her waist back into shape after have a C-Sec but she has lost inches since doing Zumba so I'm guna give it a try soon too -------------  
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Posted By: Henna79
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 8:54am
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I have just bought it but haven't given it a go yet but am looking forward too it (I think will certainly have the curtains closed for a while once I do start )
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Posted By: ooEvaoo
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 9:09am
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I have the dvds and did classes for about 2 months..before it was getting too expensive for me. When I was solely doing zumba I lost 10 kilos. I love zumba but haven't done it in months...but that's purely due to motivation. Am hoping to attend some classes at the gym during my holiday period...now I'm back on the exercise wagon. ------------- 
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Posted By: xLUCKYx
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 9:29am
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I have the dvd's - just need to use them! I find it hard to do it with the kids around. Sometimes I finish work early and do a quick zumba before I pick them up, but I lose motivation for it by the time they have gone to bed and I can't seem to get up earlier than them in the mornings...
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 9:40am
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MIL bought it for me and I havent used it yet - Im not really sure where to start! And I have the worlds nosiest neighbour who peers into my windows all day long - oh well, itll give her something to look at ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 10:14am
I zumba whenever I can get to the local friday night class. I  it! I don't have any weight to lose but I have found I feel more positive and energetic -------------   
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 10:48am
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Umm..how much room do you need for it? I think I would quite enjoy it but don't have the biggest space to do it in...and there are no classes here either so have to do it at home. ------------- 
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Posted By: Booski
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 11:01am
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You don't need too much room at all TaliP. We have a tiny little lounge, and if I push the coffee table to one side I have plenty of room, I need more space when I do pilates!
Oh and yip the curtains were certainly closed while I did it! -------------
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 12:53pm
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Just tried the 20 min workout - I am so unco but it was fun ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: LILLIS
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 1:27pm
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have done a couple of classes and loved it so going to get the DVD's and do it at home with my oldest daughter.
Need to get into shape before our friends wedding in October. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: pickle
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 1:27pm
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do you know if you can hire the DVD's. I would like it but not sure..... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: DJ
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 1:57pm
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I've been going to a class - mostly to support the instructor who is a friend of a friend.
I'm finding it ok - a bit low intensity even though I'm not very fit atm. It's good if I can actually do the moves, but it's harder to have a good workout when the moves are too tricky. I'll finish up my 10 trip card, but I don't think I'll continue with it after that. On the other hand, it's quite social. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 1:59pm
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man i love Zumba it relly is becoming a obsison i am also going to friday nignts class at the gym for xtra cardio if i keep this up i will be zumbaing every day lol and it does make u feel great ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: Brenna
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 8:42pm
I love Zumba  It really does tone up your middle------------- My beautiful 2 girls...nearly 4 and 13 months
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 9:32pm
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I'm a recent convert! I've tried a few different zumba classes, all of them varying quite alot. Have found one I love and am going once a wk. Should probably do twice wkly but can't afford it. DVDs don't motivate me enough. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 11 June 2010 at 9:01am
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got zumba tonight cant wait lol ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 12 June 2010 at 8:25am
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wee hee Zumba was so fun realy hard workout last night ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: MyLilSquishy
Date Posted: 12 June 2010 at 8:44am
| james where do you do it? ive got the dvds and its fun, but a class sounds great. and how much is it? |
Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 12 June 2010 at 9:17am
| How coordinated do you have to be? Don't think I am |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 12 June 2010 at 9:38am
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its at my gym configure i pay 22 a week but that all classes and wights cardio room and its all female aswell so you can wobble ya fat bits and not worry lol they have 6 Zumba classes a week as well ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: kriss
Date Posted: 13 June 2010 at 1:22pm
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Thank you for reminding me!! I did it for a few months, then got a bit lazy.. Must dig out those DVD's again!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 13 June 2010 at 3:50pm
I brought the DVD's off trademe ages ago and love it...but its just finding the time  DS1 use to be really good at dancing with me, but now gets bored of it really quickly. I've found that it has helped reduce fat around my middle and tone up my legs and bum. I've got to get back into it more though. Managed to do a great work out this morning, DS2 was in bed and DS1 was playing with a new batch of playdoh
I'm not motivated enough to go out at nights (in the cold brrr) to attend a class and we can't really afford the $$$, especially since I've got the DVDs at home. ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |