Zumba

[Cassius]

I've seen lots about Zumba classes, but haven't heard anything from anyone who had actually done it. Is it easy to learm, is it fun and is it a good workout?

[maryna]

I'd like to try Zumba too! :)

[Applespider]

Yes, it's relatively easy once you get the basic steps into your brain.

Yes, it's fun if you enjoy dancing and don't mind looking a little silly the first couple of times.

Whether it's a good workout depends on your current level of fitness and the instructor. Get a great instructor and they will give options so that everyone gets a good workout. Get one who is less experienced and if you've already got a good level of fitness, you may not break a sweat. I've seen some reports claiming a calorie burn of 1000 per hour which I think is very unlikely for most people but you'll definitely burn more than you would sitting on the sofa and any exercise is better than none!

[taper]

Amanda at Push comes recommended. Details here.

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?6,570273,574770#msg-574770

[giggirl]

I second the Amanda @ Push recommendation.

[Dullyy]

Been wanting to try Zumba as well but been put off, cos I?ve been worried about how difficult it is to learn. When to a latin-dance oriented aerobics class once and those steps were so hard I left in the middle of the class! :D