To Zumba or Not to Zumba?

...that is the question.

Frankly y'all, I'm torn.

You see, I recently switched gyms when my contract at my former gym expired. The new fitness center has multiple super-convenient locations, (one of which is VERY close to my office), and am really liking the variety of different classes they offer, especially those for us womenfolk. Tuesday night I went to a "Total Body Explosion" class which focuses on intense cardio dance-type moves, kickboxing and LOTS of squats and lunges. Yes girls, it's as easy-breezy and comfortable as it sounds ; )

Even though I thought I might collapse into a sweaty heap on the floor mid-way through the "explosive" cardio portion of TBE, I didn't die and, better still, even liked it a little. In summary, if my knees ever stop throbbing, I might even go back.

So after conquering the Total Body Explosion, I'm looking to new heights. Enter Zumba.

From what I gather, Zumba is a Brazilian dance based fitness class that incorporates strength training moves into a fast-paced cardio mix. On the infomercials for the DVDs, all the Zumba-ers look like they're having soooo much fun!

According to their website, here's what you can expect from Z:

"The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast through calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!"

...Hmmmm.....are y'all captivated yet?

I've heard a gazillion different people talk about how much they lurve Zumba. In fact, one of my old pom squad buddies from college likes it so much, she even teaches it now.

As a former dancer/cheer girl, I really think I could get into it. So what's the hesitation, you ask? Well, for starters, the class is 90 MINUTES LONG. Gracious be...is that even possible?? I can work out for 90 minutes, no problemo. Especially if you include the minutes allotted for water breaks and trips to the bathroom to check my hair ; ) (Just kidding...sort of.)

 But straight up, double-time cardio for 90 minutes....without one single, solitary break....ummmmm.....

So my question to you fantabulous girls:

Have any of you ever tried Zumba? And if so, what did you think? Would you do it again?

Help a sweaty sister out.

Be blessed, lovelies-