If someone is morbidly obese, is there enough beginners content just to get started then hopefully move up to the harder workouts?
1833658
Yes there is the Zumba has a beginner program to use before moving on to the harder workout.
1833659
I would say to make sure you watch the instructional DVD a few times to get the moves down. Then move on to the beginner workouts. You can always lower your intensity on your workouts. Once you master the beginner workout, you can move into the harder workouts. Also, as a footnote, Zumba has a "Zumba Gold Baby Boomer" workout. It is a lower intensity, but it's great to get you used to Zumba and lowers your risk of being injured since the moves are done at a much lower intensity than regular Zumba. Good luck!
288222
It has the 3 main starter DVDs pulse two extra workouts to change it up. I haven't tried the two extra ones yet. I can say that the 3 main DVDs kicked my butt & I'm still trying to keep up. I have noticed a change in my backside just after a few weeks. My baby belly has shrunk too.
863523
Nah, it's meant for people of all levels. Just stick with it and take breaks if you need to. I mix it up with p90x and p90x3. Don't ever get discouraged or think you cannot do it.
814869
Sure you can. You just won't be able to really do more than about your own weight. If you incline the machine to the last hole, and you added resistence straps at the bottom of the machine all four of them for added 60 pounds, you'll get pretty close to your own weight. Do 30 of them. I have the machine up at the 4th hole up and do 30 leg presses. At my age, I'm not interested in doing a lot of leg pressing. I'ts all about LOW IMPACT for me, with a bit of toning.
196358
Yes, but I prefer to do them on a mat. It is a little akward to do them on this. Too narrow for me. On the other hand, doing inverted (partially) crunches (if your core and back are strong enough) is a nice workout on this.
1925647
Yep, you should be fine. It's a weight lifting program, but it comes with 2 cardio DVDs. You hardly do any jumping throughout the program, so you should be fine.
540093
If your relatively fit and have some experience with boot camp classes then no. The only bad thing though is that Gamma has no abs or focused lower body workouts. There is also no stretching video but you can get away with just stretching on your own so that's no biggie.
938871
You probably will not be able to do this. I'm 5'3", 135 pounds and 20 years old, pretty fit and some of the routines still kick my butt. I would recommend Gilad's Quick Fit System... I lost 45 pounds on this program after I had my daughter
1134275
Yes. It's not good for really obese people. It's hardcore. So 10 pounds would be perfect and get you toned.
1640830
Before beginning any workout routine you want to clear it with your doctor. If you're cleared then this is the perfect workout. We lose muscle tone as we grow older and weights significantly help our bones and joints. A beginner should start with light weights or no weights. Form is most important when your're learning, but don't worry you'll still get a good workout. I would also say to be careful when doing lunges, this can hurt your knees and its always okay to perform an alternate exercise,which might now be shown on the DVDs. If you can exercise in front of mirror this will help you see your form. Good luck to you. Before beginning any workout routine you want to clear it with your doctor. If you're cleared then this is the perfect workout. We lose muscle tone as we grow older and weights significantly help our bones and joints. A beginner should start with light weights or no weights. Form is most important when your're learning, but don't worry you'll still get a good workout. I would also say to be careful when doing lunges, this can hurt your knees and its always okay to perform an alternate exercise,which might now be shown on the DVDs. If you can exercise in front of mirror this will help you... » Read More Before beginning any workout routine you want to clear it with your doctor. If you're cleared then this is the perfect workout. We lose muscle tone as we grow older and weights significantly help our bones and joints. A beginner should start with light weights or no weights. Form is most important when your're learning, but don't worry you'll still get a good workout. I would also say to be careful when doing lunges, this can hurt your knees and its always okay to perform an alternate exercise,which might now be shown on the DVDs. If you can exercise in front of mirror this will help you see your form. Good luck to you. « Show Less
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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.
256041
I would advise to purchase the basic first. After you've mastered this cd you can then move on to purchase others. It may appear to be simple basic workout but you will find it very challenging initially.
1383981
The original is not as long or hard core, but it's where he teaches his basic moves. If you know some of them, and are good at catching on, I'd say go for it! No need wasting money on the levels you may not use as much. It's all instructional anyway. My favorite though is Extreme Hip Hop Abs! There are good workouts on the Ultimate too. Different variations.Good luck, Donna
298993
I'd say start with the 15 minute one. Get a feel for it and let your body tell you how you need to proceed.It's a pretty intense workout; believe her when she says you can change your bod with only 15 minutes/daily.Just remember, no returns, are accepted, so you should be sure you're going to want to keep whatever you invest in!
1033758
The exercises may be hard at first but you can follow along on the video for low impact. it will take more then one round of 21 day fitness challenge to loose 20 pounds but for me it's been easy to stick with.
1083821
As a beginner start with the lowest weight...otherwise it can be very difficult on your back. Lowest weight and just a few reps the first several days to see how it will effect you....then slowly up your workout. You can always move up to the next weight once you've mastered this one. Have fun!!
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Their is not a "Getting started" video but the program is made up of basic lifting exercises. If you have any previous GYM experience, you will have pretty much done everything in the video. It's more of how they put the exercises together and what body parts are done on a specific day. I found the video set to be well done and kept me motivated.