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RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:04:11 GMT

whoo hooo, way to go!! ZUMBA IS FUN!!! i make sure i use my jazz shoes, so if you can get some split sole jazz shoes or dance shoes, u can use them for aerobics, dance etc - and you can get some pretty cheap on ebay if you cant get to a dance shop for them (they last a lot and are designed for jumping around and are roughly the same price as joggers)

i just won a set on ebay this morning for a new aerobic set from the makers of p90x and just got notification ebay pulled the listing, wtf?? i had already paid for it -- so not impressed

RE: Zumba

Leigh J — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:42:57 GMT

Yay this thread is great and so motivating!

I have just gotten Zumba basics and 20min express, a sculpt and tone and a live one off a friend, and can't wait to try it. I have lost a fair bit of weight but my spare tyre is gonna need some shaking, yeehar!

Zumba!

RE: Zumba

miz — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:01:49 GMT

ohhhh ive had my Zumba for awhile, ive only used it a few times then it got packed away coz i moved and hasnt been on since!! but readin this thread has so made me want to pull it out again lol.

Will definitely throw it on tonight once the kids are in bed, my eldest daughter jst sits there and pulls faces at me lol, she is a crack up.

Cant wait! thanks guys!

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:14:02 GMT

whoo hooo vixxsen -- now thats ambition, what a cool goal!!!!

RE: Zumba

Vixxsin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:31:57 GMT

[quote][b]~~Mountain-Maiden~~ (6/11/2009)[/b][hr]i notice you didnt answer the question -- so i take it to being thats what your gonna be doing huh lol

going to have to remember my utube password now hahahahah[/quote]

Maybe i will but i didnt say when i would do it :P ...i will do it after I become a pro Zumba trainer bwahaha...

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:30:35 GMT

i notice you didnt answer the question -- so i take it to being thats what your gonna be doing huh lol

going to have to remember my utube password now hahahahah

RE: Zumba

Vixxsin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:26:35 GMT

[quote][b]~~Mountain-Maiden~~ (6/11/2009)[/b][hr]ohh are u gonna zumba and put it on utube vixxen???

**ducks

****runs

******hides[/quote]

For someone in a bad mood ur still as witty as ever....lol!!

Your lucky im in a good mood, i beat my cousin at Singstar today and at Buzz. :P

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:23:02 GMT

ohh are u gonna zumba and put it on utube vixxen???

**ducks

****runs

******hides

RE: Zumba

Vixxsin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:09:19 GMT

[quote][b]~~Mountain-Maiden~~ (6/11/2009)[/b][hr]ohh where do i find zumba live?[/quote]

LOL yeh I need a good laugh tonite...

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:25:53 GMT

ohh where do i find zumba live?

RE: Zumba

jodbry — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:13:14 GMT

If you feel like an idiot doing this workout like me! Check out Zumba Live where you can see normal people following along! Maybe I'm no so unco after all!

And if you need to lose cms off you waist this does it!

RE: Zumba

jodbry — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:43:42 GMT

Definately a good workout with the sticks but you could probably achieve the same with a couple of coke bottles filled with rice. You can adjust the weight too. When I first started I thought the sticks were really light and would do nothing but geez my arms hurt the next day!

I really should get off the forum and go Zumba with Berto!. The only part of me getting a work out is my fingers!!

RE: Zumba

Vixxsin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:28:07 GMT

Yeh I just cant justify the spend...think its jars with rice for my marracas. But will try and get the box set... :D

In the meantime I will just do the ones on youtube to break out my stylish dance moves ;)

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:59:58 GMT

lol, i dont know, i think the sticks would make you shake your bootie harder :) u could always get a set of maraccas lol

RE: Zumba

Vixxsin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:20:56 GMT

[quote][b]jodbry (5/11/2009)[/b][hr]Vixxsin there is a reggae section!!![/quote]

Im sooo getting it, do you think the sticks etc are worth it? is it like resistance trainin?

RE: Zumba

jodbry — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:42:56 GMT

Vixxsin there is a reggae section!!!

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:50:56 GMT

Ok i have worked it out, on the website, there are two different sets http://www.zumbafit.com.au/Zumba_AU

i have the basic set (which is the first one they bought out) and it never came with shakers -- i bought it when it very first came out and the websites dont look like they do now - there was only 3 instructors in australia too :)

by the sounds of it, the others are in the deluxe set which has 7 discs plus a bonus disc

so, i will stick my hand up and ask if anyone has the discs on the newer set and they dont want them please let me know i would be interested in buying them :)

how dumb am i, jodes answered me back on page 2 or 3 -- sorry jodes i didnt see your reply

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:40:15 GMT

i have a feeling its a different set, i would know if i actualy saw the dvds

ANYONE GOT A SET THEY BOUGHT THEY DONT WANT???? I dont mind buying secondhand :)

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:38:02 GMT

Do you girls have this set? http://www.zumba.com/us/shop/action/view/productId_188

and is that the price you paid??? as my first lot were a lot more expensive then that

RE: Zumba

Vixxsin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:33:41 GMT

I wonder if the shakers are worth it, i dont really want to fork out too much money on it...maybe buy the disks cheap then fill up bottles with rice or something.....

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:24:48 GMT

hahahahah

this is what my zumba has - i have had it for a long while, and its the same as the one you can get online

I. Beginners: learn the Zumba! Zumba for beginners will show you step-by-step how to perform all
the Zumba moves. you will learn to perform the exclusive and fun Latin dance steps that Beto, has
put together to create exhilarating aerobic workouts. You will easily be able to follow Beto's
instructions and moves, and you will be Zumba-ing like a pro in no time! Once you have completed
this DVD you will be able to follow the Zumba routines in all the other Zumba DVD's.

II. Advanced: Get ready to experience a total body workout with the hottest rhythms and moves!
we know you will love the music including hits like "La Casa Del Ritmo" by Daiquiri and other rhythms
like salsa, soca, merengue, and even flamenco! this is a workout unlike any others.

III. Abs, Buns and Thighs: Zumba Abs, Buns and Thighs is a fun-packed workout that combines the
most effective exercises and routines to tone these parts of you body. this DVD is the best body
toning workout eve. it turns on the heat and works out those problem areas located in your abs,
buns and thighs.

IV. Power: Zumba Power is a calorie burning firestorm! this DVD combines the best Zumba moves
and rhythms to get you to burn calories, tone your body and best of all... have the best time! It's crazy!
It's exciting! It's the best workout ever!

RE: Zumba

Vixxsin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:00:01 GMT

[quote][b]~~Mountain-Maiden~~ (4/11/2009)[/b][hr]'in my younger years' ?????

you poor OLD thing you lol[/quote]

Oi who you callin OLD????? i just said younger years...now im in my young years hahahah :P cheeky sausage!!!

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:42:43 GMT

'in my younger years' ?????

you poor OLD thing you lol

RE: Zumba

Vixxsin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:41:09 GMT

I was just watchin the youtube vid, omg some of those moves i used to do in the clubs....heheh this is gonna be easy. :) I used to do salsa dancing too....love shaking my booty.

RE: Zumba

Vixxsin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:36:47 GMT

[quote][b]~~Mountain-Maiden~~ (4/11/2009)[/b][hr]ohh no, not the boootie rumba hahahahahahah, vixxen has been giving me heaps over that lol, i shut the front door here whenever i do any of the dvds too, lol, i dont want anyone walking in on me lol but the stupid thing is, if they did classes here i wouldnt have anyproblem going -- i think its just because im doing it in front of the tv hahahahaha [/quote]

LOL i is all for da booty jigging....i be used to doin da dancehall and da dutty winin in tha clubs in me younger days....bring on da reggae hehehehehe.

Looks like i might have to give Zumba a go.... :D

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:29:26 GMT

ohh no, not the boootie rumba hahahahahahah, vixxen has been giving me heaps over that lol, i shut the front door here whenever i do any of the dvds too, lol, i dont want anyone walking in on me lol but the stupid thing is, if they did classes here i wouldnt have anyproblem going -- i think its just because im doing it in front of the tv hahahahaha

hey jodbry - i got installation put in yesterday also, and the guy that was doing it (whos my sons friends dad) says to me, ummm we just found a rifle in your roof, im like what, the way he said it i pooped my pants, anyway, i called the police to go and get it, cause i was not going to touch it -- i hadnt even seen it.

Anyway, my house is over 100yrs old, and this rifle is from the 1800's and where i live was frequented by captian starlight and his gang, and apparently its the right age to be one of theres maybe???? so i asked the police to disable it, and donate it to the museum if at all possible -- they might be able to do that because of the age of it

But i tell you what the delimha for handing it in, was, how long have you lived here, why did you put it up there, its like helllloooooooooo!! this house was in another families name since it was built, and i bought it off the last reli, dont you think it might have come from there :)

I wonder if anyone has the new zumba set for sale (i might be lucky), i wanna do the new one toooooooooo

RE: Zumba

jodbry — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:26 GMT

You'll get there Beth, 9mins is better than 5mins LOL!!! I have been slack today as I had insulation being put in this morning then had business paperwork to attend to this afternoon. Will make up for it tomorrow.

MM the african one is funny, I felt like a tool shaking my butt and stomping but hey if I end up with some booty worth shaking I'll keep it up!!

We have floor to ceiling windows and I close all the curtains so the neighbours cant see in while I doing my thing!

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:18:19 GMT

ohh goodness, i will have to get it, mine doesnt have any zulu on it lol,

hahah beth!! we will hold you to that, mines got a 20min one on it too lol, wheres jodes, shes got zumba too i think, lol, we all can get movin lol, hmmm what do you all reckon?

ohh and so long as you move beth sorta in time you will get it eventually lol (i think, i hope, i wish????)

RE: Zumba

beth899 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:57:29 GMT

jodbry - i just attempted the 20 min express and did exactly 9 minutes hahahaah i can be on the treadmill for literally hours but i cant get thru a dvd!!! hahah i am puffed!!!
i will try at it again and again till i complete it!

RE: Zumba

jodbry — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:51:59 GMT

Beth I am extremely unco, but I just kind of jiggle around on the bits I cant do and make up my own version. If your pooped after doing some thats great, everytime you do it you'll do a bit more. I have found it better since going straight into the routines as it flows alot more and theres some easier moves that arent in the basic teach. I'm trying to do it at least 5 days a week.

RE: Zumba

beth899 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:28:01 GMT

i did the warm up and stopped after like 5 mins... it seemed "easy" but im either unco or way way way unfit... i was pooped!

After reading this thread im going to give it another go today!!!

RE: Zumba

jodbry — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:57:46 GMT

I gave the flat abs a go yesterday and thought that it all seemed too easy and relaxed...................... today I can really feel it so note to self, do not think you are getting away lightly by adding this to your workout!!!!

Oh and MM there is an African dance bit too, which was really fun, its on the sculpt and tone dvd at the end after you have used the sticks, I missed it the first time but done it yesterday. I really recommend getting the sticks and Sculpt and tone DVD!

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:40:45 GMT

hahah sounds like fun!! i will have to compare though, because i dont want to buy another set to find out if they are almost identical

RE: Zumba

jodbry — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:04:16 GMT

MM I dont know if the old ones are the same. The shakers are pretty cool though, and if I cant do the move I just kind of dance about like a loon shaking them. I figure as long as I am moving!!! I think I have 5 dvds in total and another that is just the music.

The belly dancing is fun, I also like Salsa. Off to give the flat abs a go now!

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:18:21 GMT

Coool, jodbry -- i can definetly zumba with you!! I love it!!

does anyone know if the new ones with the shakers are the same as the first ones that came without the shakers??????

My old set doesnt have any of the cool stuff your talking about (belly dancing) akkkkkkkkkkkkk, now that sounds like fun!! I got plenty of belly to shake, and i would much rather do that then the butt shuffle whatever it is lol (the new fad taking over the usa where they shake that bootie ewwwwwwkkkk)

RE: Zumba

jodbry — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:59:26 GMT

Another Zumba addict here! I've had my DVD set a week and done it every day pretty much. The basic instruction part is a pretty good workout on its own, the 20min express is great for me whn the kids are asleep or if I want to do something else after. Today I done the 20min express followed by sculpt and tone with my shakers! Loved it especially the belly dancing (I can get a good jiggle on)! Tomorrow I'll do the 20mins then the flat abs which I havent looked at yet! I love the fact theres different workouts and you can do something a bit different everyday!

Come on Everybody lets Zumba!!!!

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:36:37 GMT

Just a quick question - i've had my zumba since it first came out, but i was watching the advert on tv this morning - can someone tell me what the new titles are please, i know they have the shakers but i am wondering if the workouts are the same. The website has had a lot more added to it since i first saw it but it doesnt say if the new ones are the second edition etc?

RE: Zumba

Blubberbegone! — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:44:43 GMT

Hi there!

I too am totally fascinated by Zumba. I decided to buy me a set of dvds as a reward for getting under 80kgs. I was 80.2 last week so me fingers are crossed! Am due for surgery this week though so wont be able to use them for at least 6 weeks - but WHO CARES - it looks like sooooo much fun!

RE: Zumba

Jodes66 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:23:38 GMT

I have not found any problems doing zumba at all - I think the moves are very easy and they break it down for you in the intro section, which makes it all the easier.

I am still enjoying it and would highly recommend it to anyone who is bored with their usual exercise program.

It has been really good lately because I can't get out for a walk with all the bad weather, so inside and zumba is just fine

RE: Zumba

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:05:22 GMT

I have had zumba now for quite a while, and it is loads of fun. Do not stress if you think you are doing it wrong, and cant keep up, as it is something that you have to learn (like anything).

When i first got it, the girls and i had it on, and it looked simple enough to do but when i got up there and did it, it was the combination that took a little to get use to. My first thoughts were, this is a waste of time, then i had a scratch on my belly, and i scratched and it was sweat dripping -- i didnt even notice (you got to love sweat lol)

It is a lot cheaper on auction sites to buy, http://www.oztion.com.au/?r=334085 is one site thats fantastic to join, and if you do a search you can often pick it up for about $30