Zumba!
By much2say
@much2say (53952)
Los Angeles, California
March 2, 2024 2:33pm CST
Oh a whim this morning, my daughter and I took a free exercise class offered by a local public library. We did ZUMBA 
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Zumba is a dance type workout inspired by Latin dances and rhythms.
The instructor asked if we've done Zumba before. Well, I come from figure skating and dance . . . my daughter has taken Salsa. We weren't exactly newbies, but we've never officially taken Zumba. Could we keep up?
We did keep up! The 45 minute workout was invigorating and just enough to get our dance energy going. I'm no spring chicken, but hey, I STILL GOT IT 
. I have to be careful of my wonky left knee though 
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For now, we may do this on Saturday mornings for the next few months. It's free, so why not. It's something healthy and "new" to do anyway.
Have you thought about doing or done anything new lately ?
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Zumba is a dance type workout inspired by Latin dances and rhythms.
The instructor asked if we've done Zumba before. Well, I come from figure skating and dance . . . my daughter has taken Salsa. We weren't exactly newbies, but we've never officially taken Zumba. Could we keep up?
We did keep up! The 45 minute workout was invigorating and just enough to get our dance energy going. I'm no spring chicken, but hey, I STILL GOT IT . I have to be careful of my wonky left knee though .
For now, we may do this on Saturday mornings for the next few months. It's free, so why not. It's something healthy and "new" to do anyway.
Have you thought about doing or done anything new lately ?22 people like this
23 responses
@Deepizzaguy (94680)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Mar
I have been working on taking courses on improving my self esteem.
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@Deepizzaguy (94680)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Mar
@much2say Thank you for your kind wishes.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49058)
• United States
2 Mar
Sounds like a really nice and fun way to spend time with your daughter.
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@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Mar
@RebeccasFarm It put us both in a place where we could forget everything in this world for a while 
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@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Mar
@LadyDuck I'm sorry your cousin's knee did not get much better. My dentist said in her case that they could "clean up" the inside of her knee, but can't do much more for actually fixing of it. Although since then the technique for knee surgery has been improved, she is debating whether to do her other knee or not.
Oh yes, I remember your stairs! Is your weather good now so you can walk outdoors?
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@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Mar
Oh no - how is your cousin's knee now? I know knee surgery can be good or bad. My dentist is still limping around and her surgery was done years ago 
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Walking is always good - we still do that too. I do think staying active however we can keeps us fairly young.3 people like this
@LadyDuck (458583)
• Switzerland
3 Mar
@much2say - My cousin's knee is no more as it was before surgery, she still limps around and she has pain if she walks for too long. I like to walk and I do every day during the nice season.
With a house on three levels I go up and down the stairs dozens of times every day.
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@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Mar
Our public libraries have many free public events, but it's hit or miss (some good, some meh - and these types are probably to promote certain businesses/studios). There were about 8 people including us. I have a feeling it will be the same workout each and every time - but this we'll be ok with that.
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@snowy22315 (170191)
• United States
2 Mar
I did the free youga at the librry last year, but it was the chair yoga and not much of a work out. I don't think I cold handle zumba though.
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@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Mar
Ohhh, my mom and I did the chair yoga last year. The instruction was on a screen - it wasn't particularly exciting nor much of a workout like you said. This zumba class wasn't too rigorous to be honest, but yah, I've seen some real intense zumba workouts in gyms/studios.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16541)
• China
3 Mar
You are a good figure skater,so you will soon get the hang of Zumba.To my surprise,you still have very good physical strength !
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@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Mar
Honestly, I have felt more energetic and alive lately because of tai chi and learning about exercising the acupressure points. The dance part comes naturally to me - I could follow the steps easily. Somehow I had stamina to keep up the entire time without having to be out of breath - it felt great 
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@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Mar
@changjiangzhibin89 I just wish I could do something more to fix my knee. I still have not found the right formula for helping my knee - I hope surgery is not in my future. Otherwise, I have quite diligent about a daily routine with tai chi and acupressure points.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16541)
• China
4 Mar
@much2say Sounds like Zumba is in your element ! Ah,you still persevere with practising tai chi and pressing the acupressure points ! Small wonder doing Zumba is a breeze to you.
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@RasmaSandra (73564)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Mar
Glad you got to enjoy Zumba with your daughter, I have heard about it but never tried it,
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@Marilynda1225 (79837)
• United States
2 Mar
Glad you enjoyed your Zumba class. I always thought it sounded like a fun way to exercise.
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@LindaOHio (156584)
• United States
3 Mar
I've heard of Zumba but never tried it. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have a good day.
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@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Mar
@LindaOHio Oh my - 11 hours is a lot of time to be in a wheelchair. The instructor actually told us to get knee protection - that exercising on carpet is not a good thing - so I really have to watch it. Wishing you a good week too .
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@LindaOHio (156584)
• United States
4 Mar
@much2say For sure I know how it is with knees. Mine were killing me after 11 hours in the wheelchair yesterday. Have a good week.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
10 Apr
Thats sounds like a lot of fun! I used to see those ladies (some guys) rock Zumba when I went to the gym!
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@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Apr
SOOOOOOOOO good to see you @infatuatedbby . . . how have you been ?
We've done it for a few weeks now . . . it's pretty much the same stuff each time, but at least we're getting our exercise in instead of lying around on a Saturday morning .1 person likes this
@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Apr
@infatuatedbby Glad to hear you've been good!! Just pluggin' away with life here . . . but I guess that's all of us, right?
We're working on "us" this year . . . mental/physical/emotional. Come with us to zumba !
!@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
14 Apr
@much2say Hiiiiiiii Miss you all!
I've been good 
How are you??
Woohoo. that sounds like fun being able to get your exercise in and having a productive Saturday morning.
Miss you all!
I've been good How are you??
Woohoo. that sounds like fun being able to get your exercise in and having a productive Saturday morning.1 person likes this
@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Mar
Oh yes, there's lots of workout videos on YouTube (for free!) - Zumba included . . . we can do anything now thanks to YouTube 
. I have a couple Phil friends out here who are in a Zumba group with other Filipinas . . . they seem to really love it!
. I have a couple Phil friends out here who are in a Zumba group with other Filipinas . . . they seem to really love it!1 person likes this
@much2say (53952)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Mar
@thelme55 Oh how fun you are in a group ! I know, as adults it's not always easy to schedule these times to get together - but it's good you have this group to exercise with. Nice - sounds like Zumba is quite popular in the Phils! We took the class for the 3rd time now, more people seem to be coming!
! I know, as adults it's not always easy to schedule these times to get together - but it's good you have this group to exercise with. Nice - sounds like Zumba is quite popular in the Phils! We took the class for the 3rd time now, more people seem to be coming!@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
12 Mar
@much2say Yes, there are. Thanks to you tube. I also have a Zumba group of 4 persons but we can only do it when all have time as 2 of them are working in the home for the aged and doing shift schedule. There are some parks in the Philippines where there is Zumba activities and everyone can join. I find it great. More people, more fun.
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@Happy2BeMe (99392)
• Canada
3 Mar
I did zumba a few years back. It was a lot of fun.
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@Happy2BeMe (99392)
• Canada
3 Mar
@much2say that us true and exercise so much more enjoyable when it is fun
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@Kouponkaren (5486)
• United States
1 Apr
I like Zunma but I am a klutz so can't usually keep up with everyone because I don't pick up dance steps very easily. I like to dance to Latin music at home though. I love Gloria Estefan's music and ance to that to lose weight and stay in shape.
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