So, I promise you that I took a Zumba class.
However, I wasn’t allowed to take photos in this one.
I always ask all the class-takers beforehand and, today, someone didn’t want to be seen exercising in internet land.
So, I am going to include the most ridiculous Zumba pictures from google that I can find, cool? Perfect.
So, Zumba.
This has been a craze for a long time now and I have actually already taken a few classes back in Canada.
But, you guys, I forgot how much I LURVE IT.
Little known fact about me: I grew up as a competitive dancer. I LOVELOVELOVE to dance.
And then I grew up and had to do real life, adult, responsible things…..and I just stopped dancing due to lack of time.
Sadness ensued.
Well, Zumba has totally rekindled my desire to dance again!
And, I’ve talked MANY times here on FFF about how any kind of cardio is my nemesis.
I am truly a weights girl through and through.
And once I’ve hit the gym for the day, don’t ask me to do anything else.
Don’t even ask me to walk to the next room to grab something from the freezer. Instead I’ll just eat leftovers from the refrigerator so I can move less.
Nope, not extreme. I truly am the world’s laziest active person.
Zumba? It’s the ONE cardio that I actually like…no..LOVE x 1 billion.
They play SUPA upbeat, current music so you can get your groove on, AND you NEVER STOP MOVING.
Seriously, even if I WAS allowed to take pictchaz, they would be all blurry and crazy from all the flailing of the extremities.
And now you all think I’m totally uncoordinated. I promise it’s very graceful flailing.
Point being, I got a KILLER cardio workout. I left the class feeling like a puddle.
You know, If puddles could feel things.
I also had SO MUCH FUN.
So far, Zumba was by far the most fun and best cardio workout I’ve gotten.
If you’re looking for strength training, this may not be your gig.
But you want a great workout, but you don’t want it to feel like a workout?
Zumba is your new jam.
And, everyone can do it.
See?
Amy @ Thoroughly Nourished Life says
Oh. This lady does not Zumba. I have done a class in the past, but unfortunately my lack of coordination is so innate that I think I looked like a lemur flailing around in the gym.
I am however totally on board with other people who find out that Zumba is their jam (pun totally intended) and support those slightly crazy ladies in their coordinated gym gear getting their workout on! My coordination limits me to running and riding a stationary bike. Sad, but true.
So glad that you rekindled your love for dancing. Do I see more cardio in your future?
Taylor Kiser says
Oh my gosh, the picture you just created withe the flailing lemur is amazing!
Hey, at least you tried it and don’t hate on the zumba love-er…There may be more carido in my future! Once I try to gain some weight that is 🙂
Lauren says
Oh my goodness I am SO glad you liked Zumba!! I grew up as a competitive dancer too!! This means I also LOVE Zumba – it really ignites my love for dance again! I could agree more with you that it is just SO much fun! I miss it for a while and then when I take it I come out the class just buzzing haha!
Taylor Kiser says
I was TOTALLY buzzing after too! I am so glad that I am not the only one! Zumba lovers unite! Thanks Lauren! 😀
Stephanie @ Long Distance Baking says
I love Zumba!! I haven’t taken any classes since the campus rec center in college, but my sister is actually an instructor! Every time we’re home together my mom makes her give us personal classes in the basement. Dad always walks downstairs, then quickly turns and runs the other direction. No way he’s getting dragged into that! Haha. She also used to use my mom as a guinea pig to test if any of her moves were too confusing or challenging for any flailing lemurs (omg Amy’s comment me me laugh!!)
Taylor Kiser says
HAHA @ your dad! And I AM so jealous you get Zumba in your basement!!
And flailing lemurs? I just love you! I hope you had a great weekend!
shobelyn says
I joined Zumba and inspite of my two left leg together, I actually like it. I did not lose weight doing it though, because maybe I did not move too much. Since I am currently in the Philippines, I am missing the classes but I will surely be back in Zumba class when I step on the US soil.
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! I am glad you enjoyed doing it, even if it wasn’t the most successful thing ever for you! Thanks for the comment shobelyn! 😀
Eva says
Growing up blows, meh. I used to love to dance, I even took African dance classes in NYC. Talk about a workout. Wow. I’ve been meaning to take Zumba, but between the weird schedules, my jobs, and a toddler, I just seem to only be able to jog and do some exercise videos at home. I even gave up on yoga 🙁
Taylor Kiser says
African Dance Class?! That sounds SO FUN! But, growing up DOES blow. But, if you ever get time- take a Zumba! At least you’re getting in some movement though! 🙂
Gaynell says
I LOVE zumba…though I like choosing my own music and doing my own thing, lol. I was part of the original aerobics craze and thought it was great, but Zumba is soooo much better! 😉 I don’t like doing much else for cardio either, lol
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, I am happy to find another cardio hater 😉 Zumba doesn’t feel like exercise at all -LOVE!