I have NEVER stuck to any exercise program...EVER...let alone for almost a year. I like Zumba because it doesn't feel like a boring visit to the gym walking on the treadmill or as I like to call it...the DREADmill. Yikes, it's like nails on the chalkboard...don't make me!
Anyways, back to "Zumba Fitness" for the Wii. After setting up your user name and choosing your workout option, you put on the belt (that is adjustable and attaches with velcro) around your waist. No worries about whether it will fit...it's pretty big and should fit most. It's 50 inches. The belt looks like this:
It is pretty much the same moves that I have learned in Zumba classes, so I think that if you are a complete newbie to Zumba, there may be a bit of a learning curve for you. However there are plenty of Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels and routines to chose from.
The goal of the game is to do the moves correctly and therefore earning "energy" bars as shown on the bottom of the screen in a counter. You know that you're earning "energy" when the instructor turns green. I was able to move up 5 levels by earning energy during my session.
Overall, it provides an awesome, fun, sweaty, heart-raising workout. I still prefer the in-real-life Zumba classes in my town, as there's more accountability with an instructor watching. But this game is perfect when there are no classes available/scheduled or for extra workouts.
Definitely check it out....so FUN!
Just put on my Christmas list. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Thanks for the review. I've been wondering about this one and I have a gift card burning a whole in my pocket, now I know what Wii game to get!! I've been loving Just Dance 2 lately. My sister and her boyfriend came over today and we popped it in. Even for the person watching it's a workout because you can't stop laughing!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome I was so glad you did the review - could you let me know the circumference of the belt at its biggest (I just need to know if it will fit me!) I have already put it on my Santa list!!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat!! Thanks for the review!! And I love the Christmas header on your blog!! So festive!!
ReplyDeleteGreat, thanks for the review, I'll have to add this to the wish list :o)
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR THE REWIEW. I cant wait to get it.
ReplyDeleteI have it and the review you gave it is exactly what I think about it! I am a Zumba lover, so it's great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting!
Just wanted to say thank you, i was trying to decide if the zumba game was worth getting, when i stumbled on here and ended up reading most of your blogs. you have REALLY REALLY inspired me on achieving my weight goals.
ReplyDeleteso keep it up and THANK YOU :)
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ReplyDeleteTHANKS for the review! I just got mine outta the box and LOVE IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteOk I just bought this since I cannot find time to hit the gym with an 8 week old baby and I am even more excited since I read your review!! Thanks for sharing!!
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