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Happy Wednesday!!

O.k., anyone have any suggestions for beginner Zumba DVD workouts? Not only am I obese, but I have a bad ankle. Oh, and I have almost no rhythm in me, but I do need a cardio workout.

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Good question - I was wondering the same thing also if there were any beginner yoga/Pilates DVDs that anyone recommends - I think at home excercise is probably the way to go at first

David Stamps has a variety of DVD's with exercises that can be done sitting in a chair. In addition to Exercises for the Bedridden and Physically Challenged, he has Chair Aerobics, Chair Boxing, Chair Salsa, Chair Belly dance, Chair Circuit training, Chair Thai Chi and Chair Yoga. I have most of those and would give them an A+. I have a Zumba series but don't use it much because there is a lot of knee and ankle twisting involved.

Hit up Youtube and search for "beginner zumba" or something to that effect - there's a LOT out there, and you can try them out until you find what you like.

i ordered the actual Zumba DVDs (with Beto!!) several years ago thinking that i would love it. i do, BUT the instruction video to teach you the moves is longer than the actual workout and very tedious! however, zumba is cool and LOOKS pretty darn sexy like salsa dancing when you do it right! oh, and the actual workout you get is awesome too!

i agree with go to youtube. TONS of videos there and you can try till you find what you like! i would also bet that there are some of the original dvd sets for sale all over e-bay. good luck!

Look for Zumba Gold...it's an easier version of Zumba designed for older people or those who want a less intense workout. They have a 3 DVD set

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They also have Zumba Gold classes if you're looking for a class. You can find them by looking on the Zumba website

The beauty of Zumba is that it is all about shaking your big ole' (or little) a$$ while working up a sweat. It doesn't matter if you can master the moves or the rhythm, it's about having fun, shaking your thang and having a great time. Do what you can, march to the rest and SMILE!!!

I love love love Zumba, I sucked at it at 264 pounds and I am a little better at it at 152 pounds. Either way, it's the funnest of all funs in MY opinion.

shake it!!

<p>The beauty of Zumba is that it is all about shaking your big ole' (or little) a$$ while working up a sweat. &nbsp;It doesn't matter if you can master the moves or the rhythm, it's about having fun, shaking your thang and having a great time. &nbsp;Do what you can, march to the rest and SMILE!!!<br><br>

I love love love Zumba, &nbsp;I sucked at it at 264 pounds and I am a little better at it at 152 pounds. &nbsp;Either way, it's the funnest of all funs in MY opinion. &nbsp;<br><br>

shake it!!</p>

Love this response!!!! Ty and you are so right. Zumba is fun and doesn't matter if you hit all the moves.....as long as you are moving!!!!!

My sleeve is September 10th!!! Currently on my 2nd week of 4 Pre op diet!!!!!

Thanks - I used to love to dance so hoping to get back into something fun to keep me motivated

I do Zumba on my Wii! I like it better than workout DVD's because you can switch up the workouts, if you want it longer or shorter, there's like 12 options for each length, you can also choose the intensity level you want. And if you still get bored with a workout, you can change the backdrop, from a club, to a pool party, etc. It also keeps track of the calories burned (but over-estimates them I think) and minutes you work out each week. Check it out!