Where I consider posting my Zumba antics online

It occurred to me that there were two very obvious ways to review the latest Zumba DVD from Zumba Fitness. I could either:

a) Post a video of myself dancing along to the DVD, complete with leotard, sweat bands and slightly dishevelled hair.

Or…

b) Leave it in the hands of the professionals and post a section of the actual DVD that I’d discovered thanks to YouTube to demonstrate the Zumba instructors in action.

And it was a very close call.

But just as I was adjusting my sweatbands and limbering up, I realised that my attempts at the Samba, Salsa and Reggaeton with their excessive hip swinging and slightly complicated footwork, might not be representative of the actual Zumba Fitness DVD itself. And I didn’t want to make a complete fool of myself do the product a dis-service.

So apologies if option ‘a’ might have proved more entertaining, but I’m sticking with the toned and slightly more experienced Zumba instructors and packing my leotard away for another day.

We have both tried out the DVDs that come as part of the Zumba Fitness Exercise Kit. There are three in total covering everything from the very basics to more complicated classes so could can choose one that suits you. For a beginner like me, I really liked the fact that the instructors talk you through each step and break it down so it is a lot easier to learn, making the routines a lot easier to master.

The professionals make it look a lot easier than it actually is, but the DVDs are great fun. You can try everything from an energetic cardio party (I lasted ten minutes before feeling worn out!) or more gentle sculpt and tone exercises.  The DVDs come with two toning sticks, a bonus DVD which has been recorded in front of a live audience and a total-body transformation guide.

It’s a great way to get fit in the comfort of your own home but don’t do what I did and forget to close the curtains – your neighbours could be in for a shock.

Marks out of five:

I received the Zumba Fitness DVD Exercise Kit free of charge to review. It retails around £38.

Comments

[Chris at Thinly Spread]

Rosie, Rosie what have you done? You have sucked me in with your Zumba...I have been avoiding it like the plague but NOW? Now I want to have a go! It looks great!

[Rosie Scribble]

I was late to the party too Chris. Just couldn't imagine myself hip-swinging and falling over in a room of strangers. Then came the DVD and I'm hooked!

[Ali]

I am going to watch the video later, it would of been now if it been you!!!

I am off to my first Zumba class on tomorrow so I will see what I have let myself in for!!!

The DVD may be a less embarassing option though, as long as I close the curtains. Though I been caught dancing with the hoover many a time :-)

[Iota]

But you might post a vid of yourself another time?

[Rosie Scribble]

I can say, without hesitation, a definite No!