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Aqua Zumba anyone?

14 years ago

Got an email from our water director and they are going to offer this, next Wed, as a trial class.

Really looking forward to it. Hope the "complainers" don't create too much negativity. Hope hope hope!

Aqua ZumbaÃ¯Â¿Â½ Ã¯Â¿Â½ Known as the Zumba "pool party," Aqua Zumba gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout thatÃ¯Â¿Â½s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.

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glenda_al
Original Author
14 years ago
Will see if this 72 years old can do it~
carol_in_california
14 years ago
I guess I had better check with my gym to see if they offer it.
I haven't been for a year.
Sounds fun!
Keep us posted.
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workoutlady
14 years ago
We have it here. Both my daughter and I take regular Zumba classes. The instructor just started Aqua Zumba. My daughter has been going. She said she likes it but doesn't get much of a workout because its more suited for older people (her words, not mine). She's only 25 and the others in the class are much older. Anyway, she said that they all love it.
User
14 years ago
I'd try it. Sounds like fun. I'm in a Zumba class for older and out of shape people. Love it! Lots of fun and we have a great instructor.
Jodi_SoCal
14 years ago
I take regular Zumba classes on Tuesday nights and it's sooooo much fun! I'm on my fifth session of six classes and love the teacher. She thoroughly enjoys what she's doing and makes it fun for all of us. I think Aqua Zumba would be a lot of fun. Go for it.

Jodi-
kacram
14 years ago
Jodi, I remember when you were getting ready for your first class. I'm glad you are still taking it! I hope to again, soon!

When I was going to the Y in the exercise and thrive
program (lance armstrong program for cancer survivors)
one of the classes was in the aqua aerobic pool. They
aslo used it for senior senior citizens. I was in there
for 10 minutes and I almost passed out. It was TOO
HOT! omg... I was dizzy, could barely make it out of the
pool, into the showers, hoping for a cools shower, but
you can't adjust the temp in the showers, so I got dressed
as quickly as I could and ended up outside in the snow for
about 15 minutes. don't think I will ever try that again!
lol
fran1523
14 years ago
I can't picture Aqua Zumba but I love regular Zumba and Group Groove classes that I take at my gym. I've lost six pounds in the last six months without even trying taking just two classes a week. Go for it Glenda. You'll have fun at the very least.
glenda_al
Original Author
14 years ago
Aqua zumba is now being taught in Y's all across the country.

We've just been waiting on a certified one.

Easy to picture! We've been doing a little by one instructor, who is just learning some steps.

We have a certified instructor coming Wed, next week.

Type in YMCA aqua zumba videos in search
lindyluwho
14 years ago
That sounds like tons of fun. DDs MIL has been taking regular Zumba classes for awhile and has lots a ton of weight.
glenda_al
Original Author
14 years ago
Here's an aqua zumba video our pool director sent me to email members of our class.

Here is a link that might be useful: aqua zumba video
kacram
14 years ago
what did you think, Glenda? Did you like it?
minnie_tx
14 years ago
I haven't been in that much water in two decades!! I think the movements would be easier to do in the water
glenda_al
Original Author
14 years ago
I'm been doing water aerobics for 13 or more years. Love it! Great instructors!

Aqua zumba isn't until next Wed. Looking forward to it.
kacram
14 years ago
oh, I thought it was yesterday! sorry! lol

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