My First Zumba

Yes, I finally took the plunge and went to a Zumba class on Tues.  Up until I pulled into the Y parking lot I had every intention of still going to the Silver Sneakers class.  Then, I think I realized what I was going through just getting to the Y by 9:15 and thought I should probably make it worth my while.  That's when I thought I'd try the Zumba.  As I walked in, everyone was very friendly with words of encouragement for the newby.  It was definitely a happy place with no chairs.  I was still concerned that it would be too fast and too many dancey moves and both of those were justified.  But I managed to survive if only for 45 minutes instead of an hour.  I think the warm-up was the worst part and then it got better.  Not that I was, mind you.  I basically tried to do the feet movements the best I could and I'll leave the arms for another class.  The girls said it takes at least 3 classes to learn the moves and for me maybe more.  But that's OK because I had a good time and really felt good when I left.  Isn't that what exercise should be all about?