Zumba! (or any other exercise)
 

So I bought myself the Zumba discs from Amazon and got them about a month ago. Last night I was bored watching TV and I actually got up off my butt and did the intro :eek: - where they show you how to do the moves. Too bad just doing that completely wiped me out! I mean I know I am out of shape, but I didn't think it was that bad. I am not too sore today, probably because of all the breaks, but I am surprised I feel anything. mostly in the outer thighs and lower abs....or ab as I only have one :D

Well, I decided to try and do it 5 days out of the week. I figured if I posted about it somewhere, it would help me to do it - especially since I will probably have to do the intro a couple more days before moving to the actual workout. I don't know if anyone else is trying to get in the routine of exercising, but if you are, feel free to post! We could all use support, right? Don't leave me hanging! ;)

good luck! I have the Zumba music, and dance around a lot to that. I'm also doing aqua aerobics, and walking (with the Nordic walking poles). Don't forget to add strength training in there, too.

One of the discs included in the package is a sculpt and tone workout that uses the sticks you see in the infomercial. Right now I am just concentrating on doing something. I actually have another DVD that isn't part of Zumba that does toning with weights. I will probably work that in twice a week and do Zumba the other days.

Although it looks like Zumba just came out with a whole other set of DVDs! Looks like I got my set just in time!

You can do ANYTHING.

Dancing seems like an enjoyable way to exercise.

how long does it go on like that?

It is! It's my staple activity.

I won't vouch for its accuracy, but here's one apparent transcript.

It's not too bad. I feel like I have three left feet though. I still can't believe I ever took ballet!!

I did the basics again and it wasn't as bad as yesterday, so I watched the 20 minute workout. Yep, just watched it. It didn't look as scary as I thought it would be. I think I will do the basics again tomorrow and then be ready to try the 20 minute on Thursday. I think I might have to break out the ankle and knee brace just to be safe.

I am proud of myself. It may seem like a small thing to do this twice in a row, but I almost went to the bar instead. I knew I had to report back to you guys and it really kept me on track. :blush:

Thanks!

good job bbro!

you got it....start where you are. do a little every day! yay you!+




keep this up and people will want to have SEX with you!

good job bbro!

lol jim, ..... lot's of offers huh. Good for you!

I am THINK that's what you meant. I could be wrong.

There are already people who want to have sex with me....just not the ones I want to have sex with! :D

Day 3 - did the 20 minute workout today instead of the beginner. I burned way less calories and I found out I still don't know the steps yet. I just didn't want to spend an hour again tonight. I am debating taking off Friday night and doing a workout on Saturday.

Thanks again for letting me ramble.

Tonight will be a no exercise night. I feel myself getting a little burnt out. I think I am going to go out and celebrate a wonderful thing that happened to a friend last night/this morning. Or maybe just chill.

Just googled Zumba. Looks fun. Maybe I'll the DVD and change my exercise routine. Btw, Bbro, keep on shaking those hips! :thumb:

Thanks Tulip :)

So I did what I planned and went out - no exercise. I was going to take today off too and do it Saturday and Sunday, but I just booked a vacay to the beach with my mom in June. I definitely want to lose weight before then. Brandy (me) needs to lose some padding so I am going to go ahead and do the 20 minute one again. Or, since I am hungover, maybe one of the less intense discs that isn't Zumba.