zumba, yoga or barre3
By hereandthere
@hereandthere (45651)
Philippines
November 24, 2017 1:03am CST
i've been receiving old and new workout gear from family - sneakers, quick-drying or moisture-wicking shirts, gym shorts.
i finally saw zumba classes advertised (offline and online) in two places near each other, and just one short ride away.
i've also heard and read about yoga helping with back pain.
now my friend is suggesting we check out barre3 classes - a combination of ballet barre, pilates and yoga developed by Sadie Lincoln in Portland, Oregon, USA.
i'm not a graceful nor flexible person.
i'm not sporty and have never been in a gym.
i don't even have quick reflexes.
but i'm curious to see what each session is like to have an idea, which one i can handle.
have you, your family or friends ever done zumba, yoga or barre3? what was it like?
have you ever had an embarrassing experience because you weren't graceful or flexible enough?
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33 responses
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
24 Nov 17
Here in Switzerland (same in Italy), before you can join zumba, gym classes and so on, you MUST see a doctors who specify what you can do and what is not appropriate for you. There is a reason for this, so be sure not to do the wrong movements.
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@shubhu3 (36464)
• New Delhi, India
24 Nov 17
@hereandthere In my home.
I haven't learnt it anywhere. I gave that advice since dancing is really fun and exciting
I haven't learnt it anywhere. I gave that advice since dancing is really fun and exciting2 people like this
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
26 Nov 17
@hereandthere there are some free yoga promos every now and then
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
24 Nov 17
I have done zumba , but not yoga or barre3. In fact, it's the first time I heard of barre 3.
At the office we used to have zumba an hour before dismissal since it's part of our wellness program. However, when the HR officers is absent we skip having that until it's not being practiced anymore because it would only have very few participants. We also did walking which turned out to be jogging at the boulevard at the back of our office place.
Now, I just do my own exercise at home on weekends.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
26 Nov 17
@hereandthere And surely, it is a but expensive to be in that class.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
26 Nov 17
@SIMPLYD 500 each for 3 sessions in a span of 2 weeks.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
walking is easy and free. here's what barre3 is like at trinoma
Class Style: It is a mind and body program that combines isometric holds, dynamic movement and recovery stretches. This comes in a group fitness class or in a one-on-one session with our highly-trained instructor.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
24 Nov 17
Yes my mom, my big sister and me love zumba at home 
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
26 Nov 17
@aureliah Yes but that was along time ago when I was still in the Philippines Now I do it on my own and just have some walk with my husband
Now I do it on my own and just have some walk with my husband 1 person likes this
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
that's great. i want to start by joining a class first and learning from an instructor.
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@shaggin (71666)
• United States
26 Nov 17
@hereandthere I took ballet two years in my preteens
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@shaggin (71666)
• United States
26 Nov 17
@hereandthere It sure does now if only there were free classes of that offered in my town!
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
26 Nov 17
@shaggin then barre3 sounds perfect for you.
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
I haven't tried any of that three. I'm quite interested. There's a dance studio near our place. I like modern dance steps
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
26 Nov 17
@hereandthere I used to do Zumba at home I remember a long time ago. I don't have a copy of the video now
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
go ahead and take a peek. you're probably good at hiphop.
some say their barangay offer free classes, but i don't know about here in our area.
@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
27 Nov 17
I've only tried Pilates, and sort of abandoned it for a while. Thinking to start again soon.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 that's why i'm leaning more towards yoga
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
27 Nov 17
@hereandthere I like the precise moves and how it focuses on strengthening the muscles especially the abdomen.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
i definitely will, and probably need frequent breaks, too.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
26 Aug 18
@Iam_jauntyjen maybe she didn't know it was your first time? was it easy to follow the steps?
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@Iam_jauntyjen (4951)
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26 Aug 18
@hereandthere oh my! the instructor on my first day was not so kind.lol
My whole body was sore the next day after my first season lol. Eventually ,I got used to it. I have not done Barre since I had surgery.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
when we had the reunion last 2012, a classmate showed us some zumba moves. we followed what she was doing. i guessed many of us had low back pains because we cannot bend our torso and dance fast, where our arms should be in synchrony with the movement of our (dancing) feet. hahahaha!
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
when i watched a zumba session yesterday, not everyone was following the moves properly. some were not even in proper attire. i guess what's important is to move, sweat and raise the heart rate.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
26 Nov 17
@ridingbet you already walk a lot at the university.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
26 Nov 17
@hereandthere thatis true, that is why i cannot do that. my heart might not function normally once it tires itself.
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@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
25 Nov 17
None of them, my family is a bunch of lazy bones
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
are you the most active in your family?
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@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
25 Nov 17
@hereandthere nope but the thinnest and lightest, although I don't exercise. 42KG
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
29 Nov 17
I have tried yoga but not the others..I really want to take some yoga classes,and honestly, I think I would like Zumba too..but right now..I really can't spend any extra cash.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
29 Nov 17
i know a lot of people just follow videos on youtube, but i would rather be taught so i know i'm doing it correctly. of those 3, the zumba class i went to and watched for the first time was the cheapest and easiest, even if i have 2 left feet.
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
24 Nov 17
how did you learn yoga? what benefits do you get from yoga?
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
26 Nov 17
@hereandthere most recently helping kids to jump in the pool (I’m a swimming teacher)
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
26 Nov 17
yeah, walking is the easiest to do
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
i guess vigorous movement would make you sweat and thirsty, which would be hard due to your fluid limitation
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
25 Nov 17
@hereandthere
Yeah, like what happened one day. The President of the Foundation we have told me I should join them in a dance presentation, the steps are okay but after I practice it alone in my room. It took a lot of my strength and I'm running out of breath.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
at least you used to be. i never was!
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@YrNemo (20261)
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25 Nov 17
@hereandthere serious? But it is strange, that there was a time I was quite good in dancing (as a child). For some reason, that gift just disappeared with time. 
serious? But it is strange, that there was a time I was quite good in dancing (as a child). For some reason, that gift just disappeared with time. 1 person likes this
