Zumba has been very popular in the last few years and I have to admit I have always wanted to try it. Described as “the Latin-inspired easy-to-follow, calorie burning, dance fitness party” on its website, it looks fun and effective.  So enthused, I thought I’s give it a try.  I was nervous as I have a distinct lack of coordination, rhythm and timing and am certainly not agile and nimble.  But nothing ventured…

Fortunately a kindly lady took me under her wind and gave me advice (don’t stand at the back as it sometimes becomes the front, and concentrate on your feet, don’t worry about your arms).  The class was full (1 man) and there was a great buzz. The music was contemporary and vibrant and the moves were complex but do-able.  But it didn’t seem to matter as people were enjoying themselves.  I have to admit although I felt I had a good workout, it wasn’t to the level of Body Pump. It definitely didn’t play to my strengths, but I thought I’d give it another go.

Oh dear.

I went to a daytime class, thinking it would be packed as the schools have gone back.  Whether it was the sunshine or people wanting to chill once the children have gone back, the class was deserted.  There were six people and two went half way through.  Whereas my first lesson had a good buzz, this one just magnified my shortcomings and pretty soon I was quite despondent.  I finished the lesson and decided to give it one more crack, but I fear Zumba may not be the class for me. I think I can get a more enjoyable, all over workout in other classes or using the gym.  Well at least I gave it a try.

All the best,

Woody