Zumba...ANYONE????

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1/19/13 11:14 A

Zumba is awesome. I have done both classes and DVDs but I like the energy of the classes more. At the classes I have been to, there have always been a pretty even mixture of ages, sizes, gender, etc. I even saw a man and a woman (different classes) who looked to be 60-75 years old. I think it's all about being comfortable with yourself and having fun.

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1/19/13 11:11 A

ZUMBA Yes! I love it! I get my zumba fix 2 times a week. The rest of the week I am ballroom dancing.

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1/19/13 11:09 A

Class was GREAT!! Did not know the steps, but lasted 45min and will be back in class again on Tuesday evening. By the way, I hung out in the back of the class, and think I was the oldest one there. HOWEVER, this is NOT going to daunt me; Zumba here I come!!

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1/19/13 9:09 A

Found Free Class a mile away. Talked with instructor last evening! Says there are about 60 people in class and a few 70-year olds in the class too! Heading out the door now. Thanks ALL, Anna

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1/19/13 7:47 A

- over 50
- class (really liked the Toning because it was a little less impact, but that's been cancelled until the teacher can get more interested individuals or a better time).
- ordered the DVDs to do in between classes and possibly learn the moves better

My input:
Take it easy on yourself.
Don't expect to learn everything at once.
If you can't catch onto something; at least keep moving - it all helps.
If you have the ability, try out different teachers/classes. Each one is different.
Have fun - that's the point - to forget that it's exercise, and enjoy the company and the atmosphere

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1/18/13 3:28 P

Yes!

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1/18/13 3:23 P

Thanks for the input. Think I'm going to give it a try. By the way, based on your user name; are you by chance in Severn, MD? (Lived in DC during the 90's. Miss the area soooo much.) Thanks, Anna

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1/18/13 1:04 P

I am going to visit my friend in Oregon soon, and she said she has the Zumba, so we are going to check it out. I know I will love it.

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1/18/13 1:01 P

I love zumba and try to go as often as I can! At the class I go to there seems to be people of all age groups and everyone seems to really love it! One of my mum's friends does zumba every week and she's in her sixties! I'm generally quite self conscious but I find at zumba I'm usually too busy enjoying myself to worry about it!

I'd really recommend it, you won't know if you don't try

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1/18/13 12:25 P

doing the practice steps dvd at home.

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1/18/13 12:22 P

Yes, usually once or twice a week. I have 2 left feet, but zumba makes "dancing" fun and exciting. A great exercise for anyone!

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1/18/13 12:18 P

I took a Zumba class last year and absolutely loved it. Great exercise.

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1/18/13 11:49 A

No thank you

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1/18/13 11:41 A

Hi and I know I am not in the age group you are looking for but I saw the post and had to say I LOVE zumba class! Right now there is a 66 year old woman in the zumba class I take, I don't know where you live I live in Ashland KY, I would go to the searchteams bar and type in your area join the group for your area and then post your question on there I am certain if there are any zumba classes in your area they will know and someone will go! Good luck and my instructor says doesn't matter how old you are or how good you are, just move your body and your doing fine!

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1/18/13 11:22 A

Not for me. I've tried it several times. Don't worry, though, there are lots of 50+ people in the room. I was one of them, and I wasn't the oldest in the class.

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1/18/13 11:14 A

Hi, Does anyone out there Zumba? At home or a class? If in a class, is anyone in the class over the age of 50? I think I want to join a class, but do not want to be the old grandma in the class. Thanks, Anna

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