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Joanne Barba's avatar

Haha! Loved this look back at your Zumba days- I went to 2 Zumba classes out here in Hamburg- lasted 30 minutes first class and then 25 minutes the next- blamed my drop out to lack of Zumba shoes! Didn’t consider my lack of oxygen! Just wasn’t for me- and I thought I loved to dance. But…I prefer yoga or Pilates- need to ease my way back into regular movement practice! Maybe I’ll buy a “gold” outfit for inspiration ! See you soon!

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Mary Kunz Goldman's avatar

Joanne, one thing fun about Zumba is that Zumba encourages old sneakers, sneakers without any tread left. That way you can slide around! I do like Pilates a lot. It can be a lot of work in the actual class but afterwards it feels as if you got a massage or something. You are getting me psyched to go to the gym more often!

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Kathleen Burke's avatar

Every day for 3-4 years! Wow! I love dancing too! My kids used to call me the Zumba Queen because I loved it so much. I went for a few years but only once a week!

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Mary Kunz Goldman's avatar

Kathie, I love that you loved Zumba. It actually doesn't surprise me. Maybe we saw each other in Zumba class! You did look kind of familiar when I met you in the St. Louis Choir ... now that I think about it ...

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kittynana's avatar

My daughter used to do Zumba and loved it. And that instructor on the video- that boy can DANCE!

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Mary Kunz Goldman's avatar

I know, isn't he great? It's always a treat to have a really good instructor. It's funny, since writing that post I have been thinking about Zumba. I really might try it again!

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Marie Cobado's avatar

Mary, I still love Zumba! There's a great Instructor at Crunch Fitness in Hamburg. She does morning classes too - Monday and Wednesday at 9:45 AM. A great way to start the day!

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Mary Kunz Goldman's avatar

Marie, I love that you do Zumba! I belong to LA Fitness so I will likely try there ... however once I get into the groove again, nothing is off the table! Thank you for the intel!

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Mary Gibbons's avatar

Come back i still follow the original Zumba guidelines. We travel the around the world… Catalyst Maple Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 PM Saturday 11:15 am. Let me know and you can come as my guest!!

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Mary Kunz Goldman's avatar

Mary, you were the greatest Zumba instructor!! I will definitely accept your offer. I love that you wrote this comment. This makes my day. Thank you!!

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Mary Gibbons's avatar

You’re just biased.. lol i still have the article you wrote. You made my day!!!

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Mary Kunz Goldman's avatar

You made mine!! Now I am getting really psyched to try Zumba again. It always really was so much fun. Your classes were the greatest. I still laugh remembering them!

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