Zumba gold

I have been going to Zumba Gold classes for at least 4 years now. It is great for slightly less energetic ladies (and men) and in our class there are a few younger women as well. It is mainly a group for U3A members but was opened up to the public when numbers were down.

Our teacher is from Mexico and encourages us to sing along to the music which is invariably lively and often in Spanish! We gave a demonstration to our U3A group and they were very impressed!

My two friends and I recently took up Zumba Gold (we are 73, 66 and 64) and we love it. The routines are not too energetic and you can put a lot of effort into them or a little, and there are frequent drink breaks. So give it a try. The other fun activity the three of us have enjoyed for many years is line dancing - again not very energetic but great fun with dances done to all the latest pop music as well as traditional country tracks. All you need is some sensible footwear - no cowboy hat required !

Katek, I was wondering if I could take part without collapsing or making a fool of myself. If you go on YouTube and search for Zumba Gold, you will find a number of workouts that you could try out in the privacy of your own home. I'm getting tired thinking about it.

The rule of thumb is only to be as energetic as you feel able to be Katek.
There's a 75yr old in my class. She does not prance about with abandon, but moves modestly and gently; her timing is excellent.

Just go and give it try.

Saw a class advertised at local community centre and wondered about it. How energetic do you have to be? I'm flexible with no arthritis or any other painful conditions ( apart from cross stitch shoulder when I wont put it down!) but asthma causes me a fairly significant problem.

I'm another one who thoroughly enjoys Zumba Gold. I've been going now for almost 3 years. Great fun whilst keeping fit, and certainly energizing.

Glad you enjoyed it teetime. I love it and really miss it when I'm away.

Glad you enjoyed it. I go to a Zumba/ Caribbean carnival dance class. It's great and it does seem to energise!
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