Has anyone tried Zumba fitness DVD's? What did you think?

[Shanti]

I saw Zumba advertised on TV this morning and I'm interested to hear from those who have bought the DVD's...... did you feel it was worth the $$ you paid? They aren't cheap DVD's but they look like a whole heap of fun if they are used often enough......
I'd really love to hear some feedback before I look at buying some.

I don't like the gym but these DVD's are more like dance aerobics which is more what I'm into! Looks fun!!

And... if anyone is tired of their DVD's, not using them.... I'd be interested in buying 2nd hand ones to save $$$

[Shanti]

[Jakabella]

Sorry Ren,

I dont have any but would also be interested in feedback.

BTW - have DH looking on the net to see if we can DL them.. ill let you know if we can!

Kate

[Shanti]

yeah I asked DH to see if he could DL them last night too!!!
we do that with all our movies etc anyway!! haha

[Rainbow_Mumma]

i dont have them but they do look like a whole heap of fun!!
if you manage to DL them could i buy copies off you?

[Jakabella]

DH found them so will be DL them ASAP. Yeah Ren we Dl allour movies and songs and..well just about eveything!!

[littlelara]

wow, where do you dl them from?
Could you pm me if you're not comfortable leaving the info on the thread?
Or I'd be happy to buy a copy from you too

[Shanti]

DH found them so will be DL them ASAP. Yeah Ren we Dl allour movies and songs and..well just about eveything!!

Oh awesome.... that means DH should be able to DL them too then.... thanks. He has been too busy to check for me yet.

Little Lara & Mrs S - i'm sorry I don't think I could sell you a DL copy... it's not legal to do that let alone DL them () sorry.... maybe someone you know does it and could do it for you?

[ladybird11]

Zumba classes are coming to a gym that I work at. And i know of a few instructors who've done the training for it.

From a fitness leaders perspective latin moves can be quite quick moving, thus getting the heart rate up - which is great.

The only downside I can see is that its 'ALL' latin - no variation. You'll have you mambo's, samba's, chasay's, butt and hip wriggling and who knows maybe even a shimmy! I'm sure they'll make you pivot, spin you around use different armlines - but there is only so much you can do with it once you've mastered it.

I'm a Body Jam instructor, so I guess I prefer having a few tracks (3 or 4) of latin in the class, as opposed to having the whole class latin - probably because I'm a big fan and love the R'n'B / Hip Hop style dance - So I may be biased there . I've always found latin is a bit harder to instruct - who knows, it could be because I favour the other style of dance - but I am mindful my class participants deserve the best latin tracks I can offer, but in general it can be harder to pick up for them on a whole. However, practice makes perfect!

I just watched a demo online and it looks fun too!

Let me know how you go!

[Shanti]

I just need to MOVE get off my lazy a*ss!!!! so anything will do!

[cindyb]

I have a firend who does zumba classes here in melbourne and loves it! says it is heaps of fun and you spend most of the class laughing which again gets you pumping!