Today, I injured my knee at a Zumba class, a class I joined to lose weight so my knees wouldn't hurt so much. Now I can't even go for a leisurely walk. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I injured my knee during dance class. When it started to feel a little bit better, I tried dancing again. I tripped, fell, and broke my wrist. FML
Today, as a male in his 40s, I went to "mixed" aerobics. I arrived late to find the entire female class had started intensely warming up. Within 5 minutes I pulled a calf muscle and left limping pathetically past a martial arts class. FML
Today, I realized thanks to two injuries I have that I can't do two routines my doctor wants me to do. I strained something in my right hip so squatting causes me pain. Jogging is also out of the question because my right foot healed wrong when I sprained it, and requires pricey foot surgery to fix. FML
Today, I sprained my ankle at dance class. No, I wasn't dancing when I did it. I was trying to step off from a small mat so I could go home. FML
Today, trying to get into shape because I run out of breath after walking more than 30 minutes, I started to hit the gym. Too bad my legs didn’t want to cooperate and decided that it would cause limping-worthy pain for every step I took on the treadmill. FML
Today, I went to a yoga class, thinking it would be good for my stiff calf from running. I pulled my back out doing the downward dog. Now can't get out of bed. FML
Today, in an effort to be more active, I jumped out of bed ready for a morning jog. Or, that was the plan. Instead, I twisted my knee so badly standing up, it's now locked, and I can't move it. So much for activity. FML
Today, I decided to start jogging and exercising, so I had a wonderful workout before work. Then I broke my foot at work. Goodbye exercising. FML
Today, I was in a Zumba class with a young woman in her 20s and an older woman in her 80s. I couldn't keep up with either one of them. FML
Today, I decided to turn my life around and start exercising more. I didn't even make it out the door before I tripped and fractured my ankle. FML
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alternative-facts 6
If you're really overweight, you should probably start off with something a little less strenuous than a full-on zumba class. And if your knees hurt, try something with less impact. Swimming, treadmill/elliptical, spinning (biking). And yoga. Yoga is amazing for developing strength and flexibility. Good luck to you!
Cynical_1 26
Sounds like you were seriously overreaching with the Zumba classes. You should try aquacise. The buoyancy of the water will take a lot of the pressure off of your knees, it's practically zero impact and it's a very good workout.
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Viewerv 2
Well dieting is more effective than exercise for weight loss. But if you want to start to get fit too, I suggest water aerobics. Great on joints!
Carlos_bh 10
Try cycling or swimming. Great cardio to lose weight and very low impact.
Fmlreadermostly 20
Eating lower fat helps as well. Gradually decrease the fat percentage. Believe it or not, most meats aren't fatty, it's the dairy that does it.
zedjaleaf1 11
Another misunderstanding is that you have to go all out during a Zumba class, have fun and do it to the best of your ability, don't worry about messing up! Everyone's a beginner once so don't worry, I literally have older people and heavier people do Zumba seated and just move there feet/arms with us. It's all about starting somewhere and I commend you for doing so.
Pringles411 2
Been there girl pool areobics what what