Tightening stomach with Zumba? Would love to hear feedback on mother's who had over Five children and do zumba.The question has been answer regarding is zumba fun?yes it's fun, it's the best workout!My experience with zumba rush kinect, is after 2 months, with a 1hour work out the stomach muscles are still not toned.Diet is low carbs, high protien, snacks very little cookies, etc. Just wanted to hear some mothers out there who have tone their abs and how long after. Thanks for feedback Tightening stomach with Zumba? Would love to hear feedback on mother's who had over Five children and do zumba.The question has been answer regarding is zumba fun?yes it's fun,... » Read More Tightening stomach with Zumba? Would love to hear feedback on mother's who had over Five children and do zumba.The question has been answer regarding is zumba fun?yes it's fun, it's the best workout!My experience with zumba rush kinect, is after 2 months, with a 1hour work out the stomach muscles are still not toned.Diet is low carbs, high protien, snacks very little cookies, etc. Just wanted to hear some mothers out there who have tone their abs and how long after. Thanks for feedback « Show Less
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Am a mom of 2 beautiesand I do zumba in the comfort of my home along with a 10 km walk. I use a sweat waist belt made by Danskin. I have lost most of the belly.
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Don't have five kids but I do have four. The video is mostly cardio which is great for weight loss but I don't expect much toning from Zumba alone.
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I'm not a mom and I know you wanted to know if mother's have gotten toned from doing Zumba but I just wanted to say I've done both the Zumba and Zumba Exhilarate for three weeks in a row for 5 days each and haven't lost or gained anything. I know in both you work with the toning sticks. I just have regular 3lb weights which gets harder the longer you use them for these two videos. The Zumba 'Sculpt & Tone' will have you heaving if you're not in top shape. The Zumba Ripped is extremely low impact so I don't see why they call it 'ripped' when you barely break a sweat. I'm not in tip top shape but I know the Ripped DVD is too easy to do and don't see how you can get 'ripped' from it. I'm not a mom and I know you wanted to know if mother's have gotten toned from doing Zumba but I just wanted to say I've done both the Zumba and Zumba Exhilarate for three weeks in a row for 5 days each and haven't lost or gained anything. I know in both you work with the toning sticks. I just have regular 3lb weights which gets harder the longer you use them for these two videos. The Zumba 'Sculpt & Tone' will have you heaving if you're not in top shape. The Zumba Ripped is extremely low impact so I don't see why they call it 'ripped' when you barely break a sweat. I'm not in tip top shape... » Read More I'm not a mom and I know you wanted to know if mother's have gotten toned from doing Zumba but I just wanted to say I've done both the Zumba and Zumba Exhilarate for three weeks in a row for 5 days each and haven't lost or gained anything. I know in both you work with the toning sticks. I just have regular 3lb weights which gets harder the longer you use them for these two videos. The Zumba 'Sculpt & Tone' will have you heaving if you're not in top shape. The Zumba Ripped is extremely low impact so I don't see why they call it 'ripped' when you barely break a sweat. I'm not in tip top shape but I know the Ripped DVD is too easy to do and don't see how you can get 'ripped' from it. « Show Less
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I haven't done Zumba yet but I can tell you if you want to tighten up your abs Pilates is the way to go. It will work on your abs, buttocks and thighs mostly, and also improve your posture. I'm loving my Pilates and am looking for something that's more of a calorie burn to add to it to burn off some more fat that's covering my new muscles!
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I bought Zumba Gold because regular Zumba was too fast paced for me. I agree that it may be a bit slow paced, but you can learn the steps easier that way. I fell like you can get out of this what you are willing to put into it-- I think it was the only way I would have been able to learn the steps.
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I know how you feel I am the exact same way I have a collection of fat from my c section and honestly I haven't seen much of a difference in it since I started the hip hop abs but I can deffinetly feel it working my abs. There is a DVD that's called fat burning cardio included I do it once a week and although I dont see a difference in the fat build up it does make me feel more energized through out the day. I hope this helps!
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Hi all I can say is I wish I would of taken this from day one at the hospital. It took my. About two to three days for it to start working full on. I don't have to supplement with formula anymore. My son is 4 1/2 months 18 lb 27. The dr told me I could start to try baby cerial but I haven't had the need to feed him baby food yet he's gets all he needs from me. I'll wait till 6 months but this capsules are really worth it. Tell her not to get discouraged. Pump for 10 min 2 to 3 times a day or just let the baby eat anytime the baby wants and for as long. I'm passed that stage of him nursing every 1 1/2 to 2 hr. Now it's more like every 3 to 4 hrs. It's hard in the start and that's why most mothers give up. But keep up the nursing and pumping and take these supplants and she will be happy she did.
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Of course! I recommend starting with the first DVD, it's a great instructional DVD. It breaks down all the steps and makes it easier to advance to the rest if the DVDs. Or you can always modify the steps to your liking, that's what I do! Zumba is about having fun and still just moving around if you need to catch your breath at times.
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It works the belly if used properly. It is easy to use, and allows one to watch TV while exercising. You can get a nice workout in 30 minutes or less. The machine is small enough to stow away. If left out when guests come over, well, you will get some strange looks and questions. It does not look like a standard piece of exercise equipment.
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Speaking for myself, I'm not following a program. I'm doing the ACTIVATE DVD this month, then I plan to move onto the EXHILARATE DVD next month. It took me three days for my body to adjust to following the steps and still, I'm not perfect with all the moves, but I'm keeping up. RUSH is WAY too advanced for me right now, although it is 20mins. So, I'm just having fun with ACTIVATE for the moment. Don't kill yourself trying to keep up, listen to your body ( unless your body tells you to give up, then don't listen!)
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I'm almost the same. My daughter was 10 lbs when she was born. I'm 5'6" and right now I'm 160 ish lbs. My daughter will be 2 this summer. My abdomen muscles were not growing back together at all (diastis recti) but I didn't notice until she was 9 months or so. The splint has encouraged a lot of growth surprisingly. You have to adjust it for it be comfortable. If you wear it consistently you'll probably see results fast. I don't wear it every single day but I can still tell the difference in my abdomen. It can get a little bulky underneath your clothes though. It compresses your waist and even lovehandles but kinds pushes up fat making a little roll at the top of my back. It's a good price for what you get so I suggest you try it Hope this helps.
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I am 47 years & very stocky. With all programs you work at beginner level. After one month your fitness will have improved dramatically. Muscle & bone density will be heavier on scale which is good but you are smaller in inches. Blood pressure improves as the fitness of your heart improves. Always be gentle & kind with your body. The instructors on dvd are very good. For 12 to 18 months I did Leslie sans one walk at home & or Denise Austin blast away pounds. I started slow & now I can do the firm dvds basic to intermediate. Light weights to medium only for me. May this assist your decision. Take care. Julie I am 47 years & very stocky. With all programs you work at beginner level. After one month your fitness will have improved dramatically. Muscle & bone density will be heavier on scale which is good but you are smaller in inches. Blood pressure improves as the fitness of your heart improves. Always be gentle & kind with your body. The instructors on dvd are very good. For 12 to 18 months I did Leslie sans one walk at home & or Denise Austin blast away pounds. I started slow & now I can do the firm dvds basic to intermediate. Light weights to medium only for me. May this assist your decision.... » Read More I am 47 years & very stocky. With all programs you work at beginner level. After one month your fitness will have improved dramatically. Muscle & bone density will be heavier on scale which is good but you are smaller in inches. Blood pressure improves as the fitness of your heart improves. Always be gentle & kind with your body. The instructors on dvd are very good. For 12 to 18 months I did Leslie sans one walk at home & or Denise Austin blast away pounds. I started slow & now I can do the firm dvds basic to intermediate. Light weights to medium only for me. May this assist your decision. Take care. Julie « Show Less
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I love Zumba Exhilarate!!! I'm at it 6 days a week. I missed yesterday (lazy lima bean mode) and did two dvd workouts today, Ripped and Exhilarate. I am 56 years old and refuse to go out "like that". I'm learning hip hop like the kids in the dvd and I work it on the dance floor when my guy and I go out to a party or event. Just because you're a certain age, you don't have to look it. I have both boxed sets and have committed to 90 days of each. After which I'll go to another dvd in the set and work that for another 90 days. This is a wonderful program. Who would have thought I would actually learn to look forward to my fitness regime everyday? Certainly, no me. I love Zumba Exhilarate!!! I'm at it 6 days a week. I missed yesterday (lazy lima bean mode) and did two dvd workouts today, Ripped and Exhilarate. I am 56 years old and refuse to go out "like that". I'm learning hip hop like the kids in the dvd and I work it on the dance floor when my guy and I go out to a party or event. Just because you're a certain age, you don't have to look it. I have both boxed sets and have committed to 90 days of each. After which I'll go to another dvd in the set and work that for another 90 days. This is a wonderful program. Who would have thought I... » Read More I love Zumba Exhilarate!!! I'm at it 6 days a week. I missed yesterday (lazy lima bean mode) and did two dvd workouts today, Ripped and Exhilarate. I am 56 years old and refuse to go out "like that". I'm learning hip hop like the kids in the dvd and I work it on the dance floor when my guy and I go out to a party or event. Just because you're a certain age, you don't have to look it. I have both boxed sets and have committed to 90 days of each. After which I'll go to another dvd in the set and work that for another 90 days. This is a wonderful program. Who would have thought I would actually learn to look forward to my fitness regime everyday? Certainly, no me. « Show Less
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Hi this is my review of this product ust workout with resistance bands and add cardio to your workout 3x per week and any unwanted weight will be loss, you can also purchase the Kutting Weight suit to increase the heat in your body. Also increase your water intake and try to maintain healthy eating habits cut back on the sugar and soda and you will tone and tighten your body within 2 weeks!!!"
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Yes!!! I lost an inch after just one week!! Follow the schedule. Do the 5 minute abd blaster daily. I have been doing HHA for 3 years. I started as a size 12 and I am now mainting a 4/2.. If I try to switch to a different workout dvd system after about 2 weeks my stomach will start coming back, which is why I have been doing it 3 years. No other system is as effective for me. If you can afford it buy the entire system for variety. I also do Pilate's with bands and weights 2x a week (Turbo jam & Denise Austin).
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Oh man! I love to answer your question....it may surprise you and Amazon. I am not saying that Zumba will work for everyone. But, as an athlete all my life (college volleyball and now tennis), I decided at 50 to take personal training....something I thought I knew a lot about. Long story short,...personal training exceeded my expectations. As part of my training, the trainer recommended I take a class. The older I get the more rigid I have become about advice with training. I HATED CLASSES AND GROUP TYPES of activities. So, I tried a Zumba class. I was uncoordinated, probably looked foolish...BUT, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT! I do go to classes but also do Zumba via DVD on my own at home. I can't get enough of it. Part of training contemporaneously, is 'tricking' your muscles. Zumba is about variety in muscle strengthening and cardio. The variety of activities is fun...most of the time it doesn't feel like exercise,...but, I sweat more in Zumba then on the treadmill, elliptical, with a hardcore trainer and tennis...Does this help?
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YES. I've done the program four times in the past year, the first time starting at four weeks post partum. By the end if the first round I lost all baby weight, 45lbs. After second, I lost an additional 20. Read the reviews. But, you need to challenge yourself with the weight, if you use 3 lb dumbbells (or nothing) for the exercises you might not get the results you want. Do the work a d you'll get the results, it's that simple.
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I think the music is motivating but you honestly are so focused that you may not notice it. Each exercise lasts for 1 minute then builds to something else. The DVD has an option of normal, loud, or no music on the daily workouts. Day one starts with Cardio, Day 2 is Speed 1.0, Day 3 is Total Body Circuit, Day 4 is Lower Body focus, Day 5 is an Abs workout and a second Cardio workout (2 workouts are scheduled for Friday or you can do the other one on Saturday), Day 6 is a rest day to check your stats and Day 7 is Intensive Stretching. This is the Alpha round workouts and the order of the workouts switch daily for around 4-5 weeks. Then there is a new set of workouts called Betta that begin after these workoust. Honestly, Shaun T is giving a lot of motivation because it's an intense 25 minutes. There is also a 2 1/2 to 3 minute intensive stretch cool down after the 25 minutes to build balance and flexibility. I hope this helps.
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I am unable to answer if this is good for toning. I primarily use it for a break from the other mundane workouts because it is so fun. My three year old has asked me to put it on for here to simply play along with. The shakers with it will help with toning your arms, but that's about it.
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There are 5 DVDs: Quick Start to show how to do the steps PLUS a 20 Minute Express Workout Super Cardio Dance Party (fun) 30 Minute Burn PLUS Amazing Abs Zumba Max (for maximum calorie burn) Zumba Step So you have MANY workouts to choose from. Plus you get the step and 3 program guides and a nutrition book! It's packed full of goodies! All useful! I really like mine!