This morning I accidentally found myself in a Zumba class I usually take a step class on Friday morning, but it was cancelled this week because the instructor was sick. As soon as I heard it was Zumba instead, I was tempted to head for the door.
I have always purposely avoided Zumba classes because in my mind they were kind of silly and not a real work-out. I just didn't think I was a Zumba person.
But, I was already in the room and I really wasn't in the mood to head out to the cardio area of the gym and hit up the treadmill instead (because I did that yesterday.) So Zumba it was.
Oh my gosh I had a total blast and I was a sweaty mess by the end. It brought out the old gymnast in me- I loved the choreography and getting to add a flair to all my movements. The class absolutely flew by. The energy in the room was totally contagious, everyone was laughing and whooping.
I will now publicly admit that I was wrong and Zumba is both fun and a good exercise.
Have you ever tried Zumba? What did you think? Have you ever been totally and pleasantly surprised by something?
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Aww, that is so awesome you loved it! Will you be back?
ReplyDeleteI tried it once! I thought it was a good workout. I was surprised you just follow the moves and don't learn a routine.