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Hi, OP here. (by the way - I am not affiliated with ZumbaMomma - in case anyone was wondering....my posts are genuine!!!) 
I went home last night, feeling tired, as usual and checked out Comcast On Demand exercise tv to see what they had. I tried a yoga program and I was shocked as to how unflexible I was. But, I made it through and woke up this morning feeling AWESOME! I usually wake up achy and exhausted. I actually can't wait to get home and do this again! Thanks for the words of wisdom, ZumbaMomma! Once I get stronger and more flexible, I might try one of those Zumba classes! |
zumbamama
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thanks everyone.
PP that is great you tried the yoga! PErsonally, I think yoga is just basic common sense for the body. Keep it relaxed, keep it aligned, keep it well circulated and it well help things function the way they are supposed to. I bet if you do yoga everyday this week, your flexibility/energy will significantly increase by next week. |
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Zumbamomma - you are very inspiring!
Justr curious - how much do you exercise per week and what is your diet like. Also, how do you incorporate your kid(s) into exercise? |
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Oh thanks again, but really, I am just inspirED....so just passing it along.
I teach four to five 1-hour classes a week (all cardio dance) plus I take a yoga class, sometimes pilates. I don't do any weight training (I hate machines and cold metal), but I get plenty of toning from merengue arms, planking chattarangas (spell?), and picking up children! I don't follow a strict diet. I love food. I have a very small breakfast (biscotti and tea). Lunch ranges from salads, bare veggie burritos, to potbelly subs (sans mayo). I have a glass of red wine every other night and drink tons of water and green tea. I do yoga with my kids at least twice a week and walk to the park on Saturdays. DH is a black belt, so he does martial arts with them. My philosophy is too keep the muscles and all the layers of tissue as LOOSE as they can be so any extra calories, second helpings, fat, germs, toxins can easily exit its way out of my body and not get stuck in "problem areas." Many don't associate yoga with strength and toning, but believe me, it takes alot of strength to sustain many of those poses correctly. If the poses are not done correctly, you will not benefit from them....so it's important to find a really good teacher. |
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| oops meant to put "to" instead of "too." It's been a long day : ) |
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| and you know what, I never had this kind of energy before. I was pregnant the last half of my 20s and working crazy stressful deadlines with night feedings...I was a zombie for awhile. When I turned 30, I was sad to kiss my 20s goodbye. I found Zumba when I came to DC, and said, ok, I'm going to make my 30s kick ass! |
Anonymous
| I heart zumba. Golds in Fairfax offered one class per week and now they offer 2. I fell off the zumba wagon and this thread tells me I need to get back on. |