Anonymous
08/30/2015 19:16
Subject: Men in Zumba Class
Wow I don't go to gyms because of the territorial behaviors people have in public places. OP you are wrong because you claim (take up) too much space and because you assign (in your head) your class as single sex only for your own benefit. You need to accept that the guys have a right to be there and you have the choice to leave and go elsewhere if you don't want to do a class with men. If you posted on here about the fat chick you stepped on you would be roasted. If don't own that space then don't claim that space.
Anonymous
08/30/2015 19:05
Subject: Men in Zumba Class
Anonymous wrote:Isn't Zumba like sexy salsa aerobics? I just think it's kind of gay for a dude to go to one. Unless he's actually gay.
+1
Anonymous
08/30/2015 18:33
Subject: Re:Men in Zumba Class
Why can't there be specifically co-ed zumba classes?
I am a straight guy, but I understand the OP's point. I mean guys for the most part dominate the rest of the gym, especially the free weights, shy cant the girls have something for just themselves. Guys smell different than girls so I can see how that can be a turn off especially if you find the person unattractive. I used to be part of a zumba class and most of the girls seemed ok, they had a lot of fun poking fun at me every time there was a girly move, like shimmy your hips. However, I could tell there was one gal who didn't like having a guy there. I remember she came into class announcing "hey there's a dude here!" I took the class because I wanted to develop a sense of rhythm, become lighter on my feet, and i enjoy the dancing. There are not a lot of places a guy can go to learn to dance type moving without looking gay.
If anybody knows of any coed zumba classes, post up.
I am a straight guy, but I understand the OP's point. I mean guys for the most part dominate the rest of the gym, especially the free weights, shy cant the girls have something for just themselves. Guys smell different than girls so I can see how that can be a turn off especially if you find the person unattractive. I used to be part of a zumba class and most of the girls seemed ok, they had a lot of fun poking fun at me every time there was a girly move, like shimmy your hips. However, I could tell there was one gal who didn't like having a guy there. I remember she came into class announcing "hey there's a dude here!" I took the class because I wanted to develop a sense of rhythm, become lighter on my feet, and i enjoy the dancing. There are not a lot of places a guy can go to learn to dance type moving without looking gay.
If anybody knows of any coed zumba classes, post up.
Anonymous
08/31/2013 01:26
Subject: Men in Zumba Class
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
NP here. If someone glares at me, I am really good at pretending they are not. I've been here too long
OP, you don't own the gym, and if you did you would certainly be nicer and not nearly as unnecessarily pissed off.
You sound like you have antisocial/psychosocial tendencies. But what do I know. Snicker.
LOL! Yes, you got me pegged. I'm a sociopath, masquerading as a woman who likes to do zumba.
He sounds like Obama. Michelle complained in Cosmo that he smells horrible and the kids will not come in the bedroom till he's gone. He also is very uncoordinated .. Bowled a 36 in the campaign and threw out the first pitch like a spaz... Got stitches playing what he considers "basketball" ... A bad dancer. He also wears mom jeans and walks in an unmasculine way.
I don't Blame you for being grossed out... From the looks on Michelle's face... She is too.
Anonymous
08/31/2013 01:24
Subject: Men in Zumba Class
For the sake of conversation, there is an unwritten rule in ballet class that, after barre, when centering in the middle of the room, the men are always supposed to be in the back row - they are the tallest, need the most room for spins, and that is their usual position when partnering. Then the women position themselves in front of the men according to their own self-perceived skill level (which gets downright funny sometimes). Everyone has a preselected slot. This system allows the maximum use of the glass - everyone can see themselves to correct. Then when some man who doesn't know better clambors into class he puts himself in the front row (shock! gasp!) and starts flaying around and hurts us. Someone has to tune him in that he's supposed to be in the back row. Maybe you can share this with your instructor.
Anonymous
08/31/2013 01:17
Subject: Men in Zumba Class
Real men Zumba...men are too scared have insecurities and half of them might be closet gays..
Gay men lift weights and play basketball too..and huh grill, watch football and talk loud.
Fucking stereotypes.
Gay men lift weights and play basketball too..and huh grill, watch football and talk loud.
Fucking stereotypes.
Anonymous
08/31/2013 01:13
Subject: Men in Zumba Class
To the op.. If that dude was some hunk.. Think Brad Pitt..that would put his sweaty balls on your mouth..I bet you Wouldn't be complaining..would ya..fake bitch!!
Anonymous
07/08/2013 13:56
Subject: Men in Zumba Class
Funny, thats how I feel men think of me on the golf course.
Anonymous
07/05/2013 09:35
Subject: Re:Men in Zumba Class
Men are okay. I'm more bothered by the horse that occasionally shows up to my zumba class. I mean, that's weird, right?
Anonymous
07/04/2013 09:15
Subject: Men in Zumba Class
OP, I am with you and hate poor gym etiquette as well... Such as.... The guy with TERRIBLE BO who comes to yoga class and stinks up the entire room, the lady who takes up the entire bench with all of her shit and blabs on her cell phone as if she is the only person in the locker room, the people who leave their wet towels, hair, and empty shower product bottles in the shower. The people who come late to yoga and or Pilates and everyone has to shift their mats to fit them in 10 mins into the class, and don't even get me started on all the kids running all over the Tyson's corner sport and health locker room all summer. RANT OVER
Anonymous
07/04/2013 04:31
Subject: Re:Men in Zumba Class
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am a guy and tried Zumba class at the gym to see what it's all about because I was dating a morbidly obese woman I met on POF who doesn't seem to be losing weight while doing her Zumba class. So, I was there doing the damb thing with a whole bunch of girls and as I suspected, it's more of a dancing thing than an aerobic thing. I tried it and I won't go back because I could burn more calories in one hour with alternative workouts.
The girl I was dating seems like a beginner when it comes to exercize and I am totally guessing she doesn't enjoy working out so she thinks Zumba is a good way to have fun exercizing. But it doesn't help that after she goes to Zumba she get's all weird and claims... "I need a pastrami sandwich" I feel sorry for her.
I too think that Zumba is a Chick thing and I will not go back to the class. I am too experienced in working out for the lousy Zumba class.
BTW most of the girls in the class did not seem bothered by me being there. The fattest girl did give me a stare, letting me know she was a moron. This particular girl was violently obese and could only move her arms and legs. Her body was fat and stiff.
I got lots of smiles from many good looking girls in the class. I am a handsome devil, why wouldn't they.
The words "charmless wackadoo" come to mind.
But Remember Zumba does not cut it you must have other forms of activities i hear that from many women who only do zumba tell them to try power flex for easy yoga
Anonymous
07/04/2013 04:28
Subject: Men in Zumba Class
Anonymous wrote:Isn't Zumba like sexy salsa aerobics? I just think it's kind of gay for a dude to go to one. Unless he's actually gay.
Well I feel Very offended by that comment
actually zumba was created by Beto Perez/ A male and he is not gay. I have to say since the Four years i have been with zumba. I have had the best-est of time. I am a guy, And next summer i will in fact be a zumba instructor. It is one hour of exciting fun and you will make friends. the zumba crew is my family I AM WITH THEM EVERYDAY OF THE WEEK 3 HOURS A DAY. I Love ZUMBA!!!!!!!!!! If you are a guy don't heist to try. And Just Go to www.zumba.com to find out more info
Anonymous
08/10/2012 01:14
Subject: Men in Zumba Class
Well OP, I think the reason those men are so clueless is because they're simply not required to learn to be self-conscious (note Mr. Wackadoo above) from an early age as we are. I notice men simply daring to take up twice as much space as women all the time. Seriously. Look at the body language of the men and women gathered in almost every situation. Men will be at least somewhat sprawled, and women will sit much more compactly.
And although, like Mr. Wackadoo, men are keenly aware of the attractiveness or unattractiveness of the women around them, they're not inclined to assess themselves critically at all. Probably never occurs to those guys that they have an odor issue. As far as they're concerned, they're perfect just as they are, but this lady here, she's overweight. That one, she's getting old. The one over there, now she's worthy of my notice, handsome devil that I (naturally) am! Is this her lucky day or what?
And although, like Mr. Wackadoo, men are keenly aware of the attractiveness or unattractiveness of the women around them, they're not inclined to assess themselves critically at all. Probably never occurs to those guys that they have an odor issue. As far as they're concerned, they're perfect just as they are, but this lady here, she's overweight. That one, she's getting old. The one over there, now she's worthy of my notice, handsome devil that I (naturally) am! Is this her lucky day or what?
Anonymous
08/09/2012 23:59
Subject: Men in Zumba Class
Op = "charmless wackadoo"
Anonymous
08/09/2012 20:43
Subject: Re:Men in Zumba Class
Anonymous wrote:I am a guy and tried Zumba class at the gym to see what it's all about because I was dating a morbidly obese woman I met on POF who doesn't seem to be losing weight while doing her Zumba class. So, I was there doing the damb thing with a whole bunch of girls and as I suspected, it's more of a dancing thing than an aerobic thing. I tried it and I won't go back because I could burn more calories in one hour with alternative workouts.
The girl I was dating seems like a beginner when it comes to exercize and I am totally guessing she doesn't enjoy working out so she thinks Zumba is a good way to have fun exercizing. But it doesn't help that after she goes to Zumba she get's all weird and claims... "I need a pastrami sandwich" I feel sorry for her.
I too think that Zumba is a Chick thing and I will not go back to the class. I am too experienced in working out for the lousy Zumba class.
BTW most of the girls in the class did not seem bothered by me being there. The fattest girl did give me a stare, letting me know she was a moron. This particular girl was violently obese and could only move her arms and legs. Her body was fat and stiff.
I got lots of smiles from many good looking girls in the class. I am a handsome devil, why wouldn't they.
The words "charmless wackadoo" come to mind.