Do you like Zumba?
By katsmeow1213
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
United States
June 25, 2010 12:25pm CST
It was actually just a few months ago my gym finally added a Zumba class.. and it was so popular they've added a few more. So now they have 4 Zumba classes a week.
I tried it when they first added the class.. I probably tried 3 or 4 classes. It was sort of fun, but for me it's not enough of a work out. I like to do things that are a lot harder than just dancing around for an hour.. then again, I'm very used to dancing because it's something I seem to constantly be doing whenever there's music playing.. so perhaps that's why it's not difficult enough for me.
I gave it up after that.. and stuck with the more difficult classes that really got me sweating.
But the other day I downloaded some Zumba music and was dancing around to that and decided I sort of missed doing Zumba. So I decided to go to the class today.
My daughter, who also loves dancing, wanted to come with me, she's never tried it before.. but she loved it! She had a great time! Though we had a slight issue getting her into the class. First they told me kids weren't allowed.. but there's another girl who always brought her 6 year old daughter (and this girl is the reason they decided not to allow kids, she'd get in the way and leave half way through class and the older ladies would trip over her.. etc etc). Eventually one of the other staff fought for me and they allowed my daughter, and a few other kids, to join the class. Not sure what the future rule will be, if my daughter will be allowed to continue to go.. but then again I'm not certain I'll stick with it either.. we'll see.
Have you tried Zumba yet?
4 responses
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
26 Jun 10
Hey kats~ Since I don't go to any gyms I am not familiar with
the word "Zumba"! I am guessing it is some modern mix of Rumba
and some maybe new added steps? Or a mix of the Rumba and some
other dances like maybe the Somba? I used to love to watch my
parents dance when I was a kid. That is the only fond memory
I do have. And they loved the Latino dances the most! And of
course I inherited the love of dancing too! I still love to
dance all the time! Sometimes I kind of overdo it and end
up sorry, but then again it's worth it~
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
26 Jun 10
I also love dancing, though I've never taken any proper classes. Mostly it was in the clubs when I was younger, lol. That's why Zumba can be so much fun. I'm thinking of trying to go more often. On Monday there's a Zumba class right after my spin class, so it's the best of both worlds... a difficult work out followed by fun Zumba! Hopefully they'll continue to let my daughter go too because she LOVED it!
@lologirl2021 (5542)
• United States
25 Jun 10
I have tried Zumba and have taken a couple classes. I am not into it, but it is a good work out if you do want to do. It really isn't that hard to me and doesn't get me soar at all. It is a fast pace dance and if you have rhythm you should be able to keep up with it pretty good.
It is a easy class for me so im not to involved in it as i like a good workout know. I do some out of the class being all sweaty but i want to leave the gym in pain sometimes because i need a workout.
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
25 Jun 10
I'm the same way. But I took a boot camp class yesterday and am still sore from that, so figured doing Zumba today, which is a light work out for me, would be good.
