Zumba Fitness Review

At the forefront of the fitness world is the Zumba fitness routine. Zumba is centered on interval cardio training and resistance training and is popular with men and women from the ages of 1 to 100. The routines are set to a Latin style beat making calorie burn, fat burn and muscle toning an easy task that is more akin to a party than a workout. Your body moves and sways to the Latin beat and Zumba fitness helps you to shed the pounds in the process. We also recommend you read our 10 Minute Trainer Reviews.

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All About the Zumba Workout

Imagine spending your workout minutes doing the Cha Cha, Meringue, Mambo, Salsa, and the Calypso. Throw in a little rock and roll and belly dancing and you have the core workout for the Zumba DVD series. The key to the popularity of Zumba is the dance moves . You feel as though you are dancing around, free as a bird even though the program is approved by the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, American Council on Exercise and the Canadian Personal Trainer Association as an exercise routine. With more than 3 million people choosing to follow the Zumba dance moves for their fat burning workout, this 2008 fitness boom is sure to last more than 15 minutes.

The History of the Zumba Training Style

Alberto Perez is to blame for this huge phenomenon. As a fitness trainer, Perez walked into class one day without the music planned for the day’s workout. In order to keep the class moving, he ran to his car and pulled out some Latin music of the more personal kind. The rest is history. The Latin beats combined with real Latin style moves and moves from some of the most popular dances have made the Zumba instructors all over the world (35 countries to be exact) a little smoother on the step.

After that first day of Zumba class with his new Zumba music, Perez knew he needed to expand his routines and make the most of this popular accident. He gathered all he knew about Zumba and headed to the United States. The year was 1999 and that is when the Zumba exercise was formally born.

The Most Fun You Can Have in Exercise

Zumba training is all about having fun and burning calories in the process. During the beginning stages of the workout, the Zumba dance steps are taught slowly in order for the newbies in the class to catch on to what is happening. As the class progresses, more and more steps are added making the entire Zumba fitness routine a building process.

The cornerstone of the Zumba class is the music. No matter if you learn the steps or not, once the class is warmed up and those Latin beats hit the air you are moving to the Zumba music and burning more calories and fat than ever before while maintaining a huge level of fun. The moves are sexy, the moves are raw, and the moves can even be made up as you go along.

How Many Calories Can I Burn Doing Zumba Fitness?

The key to any workout is the calorie burn . During the Zumba fitness hour, you can expect to burn upwards of 1,000 calories. All the while, you feel as though you are in a party atmosphere instead of a Zumba exercise class. The moves can be adapted at home for smaller workouts on the fly. While others think you are simply enjoying some music, you know you are burning calories and kicking that larger pant size out of the closet.

Finding a Zumba Fitness Instructor Near You

With more than 11,000 certified Zumba instructors in more than 35 countries, there is little doubt you will be able to find a Zumba class near you. While many Zumba classes are housed in and around the larger cities in the United States, the Zumba instructors would not have you traveling to get in shape. Zumba fitness DVDs have sold more than 3 million copies since their inception and that number is continuing to rise by leaps and bounds. The Zumba DVD series can be purchased online for a fraction of the cost of a gym membership you will never use.

Who Can Do the Zumba Routines?

Probably the best part about Zumba fitness is the adaptability of the routines. The moves are set for the in class participation, but that does not mean the instructor will come and slap you on the wrist for feeling the music and moving to your own beat. Zumba is a party, it is about having fun and that sets a self guided pace. Young, old and even those with very little mobility will be able to take advantage of the great vibes created by Zumba music. One of the hardest things to do when it comes to finding the workout that you can stick to is enjoying the time spent working out. Experts believe the workouts we do need to be as much mental as they are physical. So, those days when you are running on the treadmill thinking about how little you want to be running on the treadmill are really not helping that waistline one bit.

Zumba, however, offers Zumba DVDs for young and old. The milder or less strenuous version of the Zumba exercises are aimed at the more elderly or overweight and guide you through the Zumba series with just as much upbeat fun as the more moderate workouts. The lighter version of Zumba fitness is called Zumba Gold. Zumba Gold is available in both class and DVD form.

Zumba covers every aspect of exercise one could imagine and they throw in Latin beats, Latin dance and rock and roll to round out the fun. When it comes to burning calories, the Zumba class and Zumba music make the time fly. You will never know you are working out when you choose Zumba fitness for your weight loss, fat loss and muscle toning needs. Zumba, the party everyone is attending and leaving lighter than they came.

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Nitza Gonzalez makes this comment

Zumba Fitness Review

Monday, 23 January 2012

Hi...I've always been over weight! Back on 2005 I lost 25lbs over the course of 5 months and kept it off for almost 4 years, but started trucking and gained all back. I saw this commercial of the latest zumba fitness and ordered it and as soon as I get it; my kids and I will have fun with it!
Cynthia makes this comment

Zumba Fitness Review

Monday, 09 January 2012

I started doing Zumba about 2 weeks ago. I bought the total body thing on Amazon. Let me tell ya! I'm 19 years old, 5'5 and weighed 266. In the two weeks I'm down to 250.2!!! I do a 20minute "Flat Abs" Zumba workout, dance for 20-30 minutes with my little sister and try to watch what I eat and already in these 2 weeks I see results!!! My little sister is 8 and said to me yesterday "I'm going to Zumba with you everyday because you're looking skinnier!!!" That motivated me to the MAX! :D I would like to get down to at least 200 by July. And theres no doubt I can do it with Zumba!!! ZUMBA ON! :)
lisa makes this comment

Zumba Fitness Review

Saturday, 31 December 2011

im 14 5 2 and 162 lbs in need to lose 40 pounds by june.thats 6 months. can i lose it with zumba for wii if i eat right and do it everyday for at least an hour and a half?pleaseee help!!!
lisa makes this comment

Zumba Fitness Review

Saturday, 31 December 2011

im 14 and i need to lose 40 pounnds in 6 months for a school trip in june. can ii lose it by then using zumba for the wii everyday for at least an hour and a half? pleaseeee help.
Karen makes this comment

Zumba Fitness Review

Saturday, 10 December 2011

I have bought the ZUMBA dvd does it work i really want to try it but i hate excercize soo not soo keen on doing it, when it comes to doin excercize ill try it once and if its hard, and i get tired i wont do it again no motivaion HELP !!! X
etherial makes this comment

Zumba Fitness Review

Thursday, 20 October 2011

I LOVE ZUMBA!!!! The music stays with you long after your workout. I find myself humming Beto's "Rat-ta-ta" over in my head. I have been doing it now for about 3 weeks or more; can't remember. What does that tell you? I do it at least 4-5x a week for an hour a day. I'm going to add another day. My fiance commented on how toned my arms are becoming. ZUMBA is taking off the subcutaneous fat layer exposing the muscle tone I've been trying to obtain for years. I will take a snapshot for my fitness portfolio Nov. 1. Stick with it! Do what you love and you'll never work out another day in your life. That saying also applies to your career. Do what you love and you'll never work another day in your life. Okay, everyone say it with me ZUMBA!!!!;-)
Bernadette makes this comment

Thursday, 05 May 2011

I love Zumba!!! I have been working out for 2 months and I have lost one pound a week. I just recently modified my diet so I know my results will get better. I have a lot of weight to lose but I am so excited to do Zumba everyday. I can't wait to buy the Zumba Exhilarate!!! It works it really does. The first week is the hardest but stick with it. It's worth it.
ltravis makes this comment

Xbox Kinect Zumba is amazing!!

Thursday, 10 March 2011

I bought the Xbox Kinect in December 2010, and knew I wanted a fitness game to go with it. I love to dance, so I bought the Zumba Kinect in late January (even after reading the terrible reviews).Well, I LOVE IT! I started out doing the single routines for about 30 mins a day, 3 times a week. Then moved up to the 20 min workouts plus a couple single song routines, and now Im doing the intermediate 45 min workouts 4 times a week! It will definitely get your heart pumping! Ive never been to an actual zumba class since Im not a member at a local gym, but I can't imagine this game being any easier than an intermediate zumba class. I wore a heart rate monitor yesterday while I was doing my 45 min workout and I ended up burning 583 calories! I HATE running on my treadmill, but I love to dance...so this was perfect!! The moves are easy to learn and if you give it your all, I promise you will feel it and see results! I started this game weighing 184 and Im down to 176 in a month and a half! Was a size 14 and now fit very comfortably in a 12! My short-term goal is 150, and now that Im incorporating my zumba with a healthier diet, I hope to be there in just a few months! There may be a few things about the game that you may not like at first, but I promise...give it a week and you will be freaking hooked! Im also hoping to but Bertos Zumba fitness dvd set very soon to switch up with my kinect!
Kara makes this comment

Zumba

Friday, 18 February 2011

Hi, i have just got my zumba disc for the xbox kinnect, i am so excited yto try it out, i had a little boy about a year ago and still have alot off the fat left, i'm 142lbs so really wanting to loss it and tone up, does it work? i have started the healthy eating,
kenny makes this comment

@Susan

Monday, 02 August 2010

You could be buying an illegal copy. I wouldn't recommend buying from 3rd party vendors except maybe Amazon.
Susan makes this comment

Order from a 3rd party

Monday, 02 August 2010

I love Zumba I just started..I actually bought it from a 3rd party company. it didnt include the zumba weights but i paid 25$ plus 5$ for shipping it came in about a week
nichole zeigler makes this comment

Monday, 12 July 2010

I used to be 125 since i was in high school i had two boys one is 7 and one is 2 and now i weigh 173 i feel so depressed and bad about myself and i wanna get buy zumba but i wanna be sure it can help me?
Dane makes this comment

Zumba w/a healthy food regimen is the wa

Monday, 12 July 2010

I have been doing Zumba for 5 weeks now and I LOVE IT!! I accompany my twice weekly Zumba class w/some cardio and a little strength training on at least 2 other days during the week. I also have changed my eating habits drastically! I have cut out sweets, minimized my starch intake, and drink TONS of water daily. I have lost 16 lbs in the 5 weeks just by following this plan! The thing that I love most about Zumba is that its fun, interactive, and I really work up a sweat which is what I love to do b/c it makes me feel sooo empowered and accomplished physically! Stick w/it ladies b/c its REALLY worth it! I'm thinking of getting the Zumba DVDs to do at home b/c I love Zumba soooo much and the 2 days a week aren't enough for me....I need more! LOL
JS makes this comment

Saturday, 10 July 2010

I ordered Zumba June 12....today is July 10 and I STILL do not have it! I received my shipping confirmation 7 days ago! I have completely lost interest in the program and don't even want to give them the satisfaction of my order any longer!
gaby makes this comment

zumba question

Saturday, 03 July 2010

Hi, My question is that what its a good time to workout out with zumba if done daily or at least five days? I am just beginning and I ussually do zumba about 45 minutes to an hour but I do not know if that is enough, my goal is to loose 13 lbs.
Bernie makes this comment

Maybe doing something wrong??

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

I bought Zumba 3 weeks ago, started it immediately and have stayed on it since then. When doing Zumba I do everything right, dance and moved right but I still haven't lost any weight or inches. Wondering if I am doing something wrong? It has however given me a lot more energy. I still plan on sticking with it.
kerry makes this comment

Tuesday, 15 June 2010

I have just started my second week of zumba and i have lost 6lbs already. i think that it is great fun to do. and if i can do it any one can. i cant dance but i can zumba as they break down the moves with easy beats.
Lindsey D. makes this comment

Saturday, 12 June 2010

I am 17 and 5 feet 5 inches tall i gained 50 lbs in one year now i weigh 170. i am begining to hate myself and makes me want to throw up all my food. how fast can i lose 50 pounds?
cindy makes this comment

Saturday, 05 June 2010

I am interested in zumba. My husband and I dance regularly, but we country dance. Will these steps be something I can do?
michelle citon makes this comment

Monday, 26 April 2010

Customer service at zumba fitness is not helpful at all. They told me that my order didn't go through because of my credit card so I bought it with a different cc. Then they kept trying my original cc until it worked. So I got the charged twice and the product twice. I sent it back and got reimbursed but not for shipping and handling. I know it's only $13 but still, why should I pay for something that they did????? $13 from everyone is a lot of money! Just because of that no, I would never recommend zumba fitness to anyone!
Danielle makes this comment

on its way!

Sunday, 28 March 2010

[I]null[/I][B]null[/B]I bought zumba online the other day, it hasnt come in yet, but im so excited for it too! I was just curious if theres been major weight loss using this product?
Flic makes this comment

Wednesday, 26 August 2009

Started using the Zumba DVDs about a week ago and so far so good!No weight loss,still early days, but DVDs are fun to do and quite easy to pick up the moves.
Heather makes this comment

Loved it so much I became an Instructor

Thursday, 09 April 2009

The best part about Zumba is that it's a workout in disguise. The music is fun and it seems like you're just grooving to it. The next thing you know you're sweating and the next day you're sore. But it's so much fun you go back for more!! I started instructing in January and have gotten tons of positive feedback. One student lost 2 dress sizes just in time for wedding all thanks to Zumba!! The difference between a class and the dvds will be the songs, the teacher's personality, and the teacher will probably change the workouts on you every few weeks. The dvds will be the same workouts over and over. Also, there's the idea of going to a gym, or staying home. Some people prefer one over the other.
Tammy makes this comment

Tuesday, 04 November 2008

Does it matter if I do Zumba DVD versus doing Zumba classes at a local gym? What is the difference?
Jan makes this comment

I love Zumba!

Monday, 15 September 2008

Zumba will work for any fitness level, especially of you love to dance! The 20-minute workout is enough to get started, moving, and keep motivated. Reminds me of the dances we used to do when we went to the nightclubs so it's a good motivator for me to keep going!
Jullian makes this comment

Zumba Works!

Wednesday, 27 August 2008

I absolutely love Zumba. I began with the DVDs at home and over six months lost 22 pounds and now fit into a size 6 easily. I feel great and my confidence is way up. I am 27 and now am an instructor at my local gym for Zumba Fitness. My social and personal life has improved and I have to credit my higher self-esteem thanks to my reduce weight and clothes size. You can do it ladies!

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