I had my first Zumba class tonight. I was really nervous about this because I am not coordinated and have no rhythm, both of which are needed for Zumba. In fact, I almost talked myself out of doing it altogether. Yep, I got home from work and was really debating just staying home tonight and not going at all. Wanna know what changed my mind? Knowing that my sister was going to be there waiting for me 
At any rate, I went and survived it. wow. WOW. What a workout it was! Holy crap. My shirt was soaked with sweat afterwards. It was intense. A lot of jumping, twisting, turning, and shaking…I shook parts of my body I didn’t know could shake! After the class I got on the treadmill and walked for a mile (with about a minute of jogging mixed in there). Overall, a great night at the gym.
I will say that I don’t think Zumba is for me. I doubt I will do it again. I’m just really not rhythmical enough for it. I felt uncomfortable the entire time. As soon as I’d ‘get’ a move down, she’d be on to something else, so I never felt like I was in sync with what she was doing. It moved FAST. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVED the workout that I got and I really felt like I burned a lot of calories, but it’s just not for me. Kickboxing was more my style (and I’ll be doing that again tomorrow 
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Today’s food was on target. For lunch I just had one of the delicious honeycrisp apples my husband bought me yesterday! For dinner I had a 6 oz steak, with a small serving of egg noodles and green beans.
Whew, I’m gettin’ off here to go finish watching American Idol before hitting the sack. I’m whooped!
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I thought Idol was good tonight! Several funny parts.
Is Zumba like Aerobics? Like a crazy version of sweatin to the oldies? lol…I would love to try that. I wish I could afford the gym. This treadmill is getting so boring!
I’m so proud of my jogging spurts tonight. Too bad they didn’t last longer, but I’m tryin! Kudos to you for finishing the class! Is Kickboxing fun?
Oh, I felt that way about BodyStep class. Wish our gym had kickboxing at a time I could make it! I used to do a lot of DVD workouts, and I much preferred the kickboxing one to the dance ones.
Too bad it wasn’t for you…but at least you can say to people, ” I did ZUMBA!” and watch their impressed expressions. It sounds intense!
I’m so glad you tried another workout, and finished it. Way to try new things. Active things. Sweet!
Thanks for posting about your workouts. It makes me want to try a class. Did I just say that. New Year new me.
Great Job
You rock!
Good for you for trying!!! Sounds like you get one heck of a workout all aroound!
CONGRATS!
I am with you.. kickboxing is more my style!
Yup…totally jealous! I love to dance and I wanna take this class soooo bad! I have a 5 class punch-card I cannot wait to use!!! C’mon foot – heal up now!
So Zumba isn’t your thing. Big deal. You enjoy kickboxing, so if that’s your thing, then go for it! There are so many classes out there to take and explore, the possibilities are endless! You rock, Josie!
I have never heard of zumba. It sounds like fun though. And I am like you, totally lacking in any sort of rhythm or co-ordination. We had to take dance in phys ed for school one year and I failed that section. I can’t shake or boogey at all. LOL.
Congrats on getting out to the gym! Having an exercise partner really does make a difference. I agree that it’s no big deal to learn that Zumba isn’t for you. Everyone likes and is good at different things.
I haven’t tried Zumba yet, my gym has classes but it’s on days that don’t fit in my schedule. I have heard positive reactions about it and at first I really wanted to try it but now I’m comfertable with my running, my fitness at the gym and Pilates so I leave it this way.
But you’ve tried and experienced and it isn’t your thing. That’s okay, there are other things you like. And I’m proud you went!
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