Does anyone here really really dislike Zumba? - Page 5

Lucky Star · 01-18-18, 04:49 PM

A long time ago I took Zumba classes for a couple of years from an insane woman who was so much fun. It was my first Zumba experience, she was wild , the classes were pitifully small (5-6 people) and it was literally across the street from my home. It was a trip and I LOVED it. But she moved away and every Zumba class I tried since was a complete bore. So, yeah, it depends on the instructor

killoffsonny · 01-18-18, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kittybug

I've never tried Zumba but had planned on going to a live class tonight...after reading this thread, I'm reconsidering that because I simply cannot wrap my head around no cueing!!

There's no CUEING????

I guess I'll still go but I'm now thinking it'll probably be a one and done for me...

Just pay lots of attention and get behind someone who knows what they're doing. Thats how I learned.

T2B · 01-18-18, 07:58 PM

I love Zumba DVDs but have never taken a live class. The DVDs have cueing, at least the ones that I have. There’s an option for choosing verbal cueing, or not.

Jennifer P. · 01-18-18, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cherimac

I don’t like dance based cardio period.

I feel the same way. I "hate" Zumba for just about taking over the fitness industry.

hch · 01-18-18, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cherimac

I don’t like dance based cardio period.

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Originally Posted by Jennifer P.

I feel the same way. I "hate" Zumba for just about taking over the fitness industry.

Your post reminds me of several complaints posted on VF. They say that there aren't many new "dancy" video offerings, newer video cardio workouts tend to be drill-based or "athletic" instead, and these workouts aren't "fun" to the people who complain about them.

I doubt that there's some deep connection here--imagine a world in which cardio classes increasingly resemble one another, cardio videos increasingly resemble one another, and the two formats increasingly diverge.

Even so, I couldn't help noticing the contrast.

wendug · 01-18-18, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Juliepie

Yeah...I'm still waiting for a park district around here to offer kettlebell classes!

I have no idea where you are in Chicagoland, but I just looked up my park district schedule (Oak Lawn) and there is actually a kettlebell class! Mind you it is only one in a sea of zumba classes, but I was shocked to see it offered!

Juliepie · 01-18-18, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wendug

I have no idea where you are in Chicagoland, but I just looked up my park district schedule (Oak Lawn) and there is actually a kettlebell class! Mind you it is only one in a sea of zumba classes, but I was shocked to see it offered!

Cool! Thanks for the tip, Wendy!

antbuko · 01-19-18, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hch

Your post reminds me of several complaints posted on VF. They say that there aren't many new "dancy" video offerings, newer video cardio workouts tend to be drill-based or "athletic" instead, and these workouts aren't "fun" to the people who complain about them.

I doubt that there's some deep connection here--imagine a world in which cardio classes increasingly resemble one another, cardio videos increasingly resemble one another, and the two formats increasingly diverge.

Even so, I couldn't help noticing the contrast.

There's dancy video offerings, but classic hi/lo aerobics have all but disappeared.

Marie1120 · 01-19-18, 06:38 AM

I agree that the instructor makes a big difference. Most of the classes I tried, I felt the music/movements were too fast to follow without the potential of injuring your knees etc. the lack of cuing also bothered me. I did find 1 instructor that did cue and used music and moves where you could keep good form. Then she left and got tired of trying a class and finding her class and style wasn't the usual. I agree that I don't understand it's continuing popularity. I think it might be starting to fade but still way too many classes at the more popular times. Hopefully soon there will be some different options as Zumba fades.

sherry7899 · 01-19-18, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by antbuko

There's dancy video offerings, but classic hi/lo aerobics have all but disappeared.

I think Kristin Dowell's is the last hi-lo release I can remember.

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01-18-18, 04:49 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	A long time ago I took Zumba classes for a couple of years from an insane woman who was so much fun. It was my first Zumba experience, she was wild , the classes were pitifully small (5-6 people) and it was literally across the street from my home. It was a trip and I LOVED it. But she moved away and every Zumba class I tried since was a complete bore. So, yeah, it depends on the instructor __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

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Marie1120 VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SE Wisconsin	I agree that the instructor makes a big difference. Most of the classes I tried, I felt the music/movements were too fast to follow without the potential of injuring your knees etc. the lack of cuing also bothered me. I did find 1 instructor that did cue and used music and moves where you could keep good form. Then she left and got tired of trying a class and finding her class and style wasn't the usual. I agree that I don't understand it's continuing popularity. I think it might be starting to fade but still way too many classes at the more popular times. Hopefully soon there will be some different options as Zumba fades. __________________ Marie 2010 goal - 300 workout sessions 304/300 2009 - 312/300 "Those who remove mountains begin by carrying away small stones." - Chinese Proverb "Getting up in the morning is a case of mind over mattress." Ziggy