I've had this Zumba DVD for about 6-8 months and I love it. I don't do it every day--I prefer to exercise outside, but for rainy/windy/too cold days, this is great. Usually when I start this workout, I am feeling sluggish, like I'd really rather sit on the sofa for an hour or something and I have the idea the workout is going to be a struggle, but after about 3-4 minutes, I get totally pumped and really start enjoying myself. The time flies by like nothing and before I know it the video is over.
I really like Jennifer Galardi's manner. She's peppy but not annoying and she's serious but not intimidating.
It's a good workout. I always feel sweaty and invigorated after.
It's an excellent rainy-day workout.
I have actually used moves from this workout on the social dance floor. I use the "salsa walks" all the time and the hip-cracks, too.
I have owned it for more than six months and have used it about 3 times a month in that time, and the Zumba DVD has not yet become either boring or irritating.
I don't think this is a workout for beginners. I've been dancing all my life and it seems easy to me, but I think the way she phrases some of the directions would not make sense to someone with no dance experience. For example: "Put a body roll into it; make it a return."
The Zumba DVD is artful, which can help me feel comfortable. To my delight, I can also see some students who learn Zumba, and i can have a comparison with them.
The music is also enjoyable, which can help you get a good result.
Zumba DVD is a good choice, and you can try it.
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Nice Zumba DVD-Good Choice for Fitness
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