1. If you think you look weird doing Zumba, it's only because you look weird doing Zumba. It's okay though, because everyone else looks weird too.
2. It takes 3 classes to learn Zumba. And by learn, I mean that you learn to tell your egocentric self that nobody is looking at you, because they're all trying to keep up with the instructor anyway.
3. Zumba is actually a really fashionable fitness class--the more neon, beaded sarongs, and bum tassels, the better! Add some glittery cheetah high-tops and you're good to go.
4. While we're on the subject of fashion, consider this a public service announcement to NOT wear cotton, light colored, or see-through bottoms to class. Swass is an unfortunate common occurrence, and so is swajayjay. Trust me, ladies. Just don't.
5. Pitbull is to Zumba what Lil' Jon is to clubs--people just change when a Pitbull song comes on. For better or for worse. You might think you know that sweet, innocent, stay-at-home-mom down the street, but I can assure you that you don't. At least not until you've seen her booty-clappin' to Pitbull as he yells out random countries around the world.
6. Just know that when a Merengue song comes on, some serious sh*z is about to go down.
7. Zumba not only teaches you dance steps, but also teaches you how to chant to the universe. Don't be surprised if some woo-woo's, rrrrraha's, and ay ay ay's escape from your mouth--it's a completely natural reaction.
8. Don't be the person who deliberately does a different dance move than the instructor. Nobody likes that person. Promise.
9. In a Zumba class, you can burn anywhere from 300-1100 calories. Um, hi! That's like almost half of a Cafe Rio Salad! Or all of that freakin' Halloween candy you eat every single time you pass the treat bowl. Justified!
10. You might cry while you're dancing--Zumba is an endorphin overload! Your body won't even know what to do with all of them! It also doesn't help if your instructor is your little sister and you just get a gust of those "proud big sis" moments...
11. When in doubt, just shake your booty.
I did Zumba once...It was really embarrassing. #12 on your list should be, "If you are wondering if you're uncoordinated, zumba will prove this true or false in the first 30 seconds." It was fun!
ReplyDeleteYou need to go again! I really think it takes at least 3 classes to get used to it and not feel ridiculous :)
DeleteI haven't laughed this hard at a blog post in awhile.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm almost convinced to come try out Shelby's class.
You should totally come to her class! It's a blast. Oh, lightbulb! Here's a plan: Meet at Tom G's for dinner and Chris watches your kids while we go to Zumba! :) yes??
DeleteYES! Just so long as word doesn't get out. I'm sure Chris would love it if we all planned on our kids spending time with Uncle Chris while the moms zumba-ed.
ReplyDeleteWhat night is her class?
Mondays at 7!
DeleteI wish Mike did not have class those nights, as Shelby rocks! I started going again Wednesday nights.
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