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Zumba® with Robyn Giffin & Amanda Hachey
Zumba Fitness® classes at Glen Falls School, Saint John and the QPlex, Quispamsis, New Brunswick
Post your Zumba testimonials for Robyn and Amanda here!
Zumba® with Robyn Giffin & Amanda Hachey 
I’ve never been one to be on a diet. I’d rather be more active to burn off the extra lbs. I’ll have to admit I was a little aprehesive to be one of a few males or the only one in a Zumba class which is widely thought to be a lady thing.I watched some videos with the inventor Alberto Perez and come to realize it’s for all ages and genders.Once you give Zumba a chance and you have highly motivating instructors like Robin and Amanda you too will be hooked. I also do not own scale,but what I noticed is my clothes getting loose. I’m now fitting into clothes that were long tucked away because they were too small. Now that I’m encouraged by the progress, I work harder and I try to eat healthier. Just last week I cut a 6″ piece of my belt. I WILL acheive my ideal weight and never look back as long as I can get to my Zumba class. Thank you Robin and Amanda,keep up the great job!
In the last year my eating habits have not changed at all. I always wanted to lose a bunch of weight and get healthy, but was never able to stick to anything. This time last year my Sis in Law said Let’s do Zumba!! I thought she was nuts and that I’d make a fool of myself, but what the hell. I’m in. I got addicted. It was fun, and I literally Sweat my Butt off. I’m down 60 lbs in this past year, and it’s thanks to you, Ladies. Thanks. ♥
In the last year my eating habits have not changed at all. I always wanted to lose a bunch of weight and get healthy, but was never able to stick to anything. This time last year my sis-in-law said “Let’s do Zumba”!! I thought she was nuts and that I’d make a fool of myself. But what the hey, I’m in! I got addicted. It was fun, and I literally sweat my butt off! I’m down 60 lbs in this past year, and it’s thanks to you, Ladies. Thanks. ♥ Eleanor Rigby (Penny Lane)
The reason I love Zumba:I am an overweight woman who tried Zumba and loved it. It does not feel like exercise it is fun and exciting. Everyone can do it at their own pace. I feel free when doing Zumba but the best part about Zumba is I can share it with my daughter who is 14. There are not a lot of things I can do with my daughter as I am out of shape but Zumba brings us together and we have a ball. I cherish the time we spend together as they grow so fast. I am so glad I found Zumba it is changing my life.
I have been overweight for years and believed I hated exercise.I also had a lot of anxiety about joining a gym. All I could picture was skinny women and muscled men working out whispering about the “fat chick” trying to lose weight. Last year in June of 2010 I joined a national weight loss group, but wasn’t having much luck losing – probably because I wasn’t exercising.Then, someone at one of the meetings mentioned that there was a Zumba Class being held at a local church and you could bring your kids. I thought, well, what have I got to lose? I’ll take the kids and if I don’t like it I’ll leave.I didn’t feel intimidated because it wasn’t in a gym.I went home and told me daughter that the next night we would go try it out. The next evening I was having second thoughts. I told my daughter I changed my mind and wasn’t going.She convinced me to go. We got there early and waited for the class to start.People started piling in – women of all ages and physical ability. The instructor (Robyn) got up on stage and told everyone to have fun and take it at your own pace. The music started and away we went.It was the funniest physical activity I have EVER done. I was hooked! I am now a regular Zumba attendee.My kids are also Zumba fanatics!We Zumba all the time! In the car when a familiar Zumba song comes on, we do the arm movements.We do it on the lawn, in the living room, making supper…… I’ve talked friends and family into trying it and have gotten many of those who have not exercised in years to start! Last month I joined a gym. If it wasn’t for that first night over a year ago in the basement of a church, I would still believe I hated exercise! Thank you ZUMBA!
Why I love Zumba? I did not know I loved Zumba until last Thursday. I always thought I would not be able to do it, that it would be too fast and that I was not in good shape enough. I had not counted on the Music pushing me and pulling me through. I had not counted on the energy of the instructors and the other people around me. I had not counted on the warm sun setting down, the warm breeze on my body, the beautiful summer evening with the whole group moving outside! What a great way for Robyn and Amanda to contribute to the well being and health of the people. Music, fun, exercise, health. What else could we ask for?
If you love music and love to dance, you will love Zumba, I do. You do not have to be coordinated and you do not need a partner! Zumba is for any age or size, you start at your own pace and before long you can tell you are making progress with your physical ability. You do not have to worry that people are watching you as everyone is too busy either watching the instructor or laughing. It is an hour for yourself to have FUN FUN FUN!!
I liked the Disco lights on Sunday. It made it feel even more like a party. At first it was a little difficult to see the two of you, but once you turned the stage lights up it was great.
Thanks for keeping it interesting, by continuing to change things up!
I’m still on a zumba high! Tonight’s class at the rec center was great. Loved the simplified versions…it makes it more fun! More “Bring it on, bring it on, GIRL!” That’s my new fave
OMG I cannot believe you guys are leaving us in St.Martins….You have been awesome…I would recommend you as instructors for sure!……I AM GOING TO MISS YOU….
Robyn Giffin and Amanda Hachey … you both rock! Thank you for giving us fun-filled Friday nights! We’ve really enjoyed your classes and wish you both great success (I still want a butt like you Amanda)
Thank you, thank you, thank you…Robyn, you and your “co-dancers” are awesome! I have greatly enjoyed the St. Martins Friday Night Zumba. Although at no time was I ever making the same moves as you or even caught up to the music..I loved it! You made us all feel comfortable at whatever level of Zumba dance we were at. A great gift to your class, and enjoyed by everyone! Great success to you and all your future adventures. Hope we can drop in on one of your classes in the future!
Bette Ann Chatterton
I had heard so much about Zumba that I just had to try it. Was I ever lucky to get Robyn and Amanda as instructors!! I totally forgot that I have no rythm and that I hate dancing in public, because watching the smiles on those girls’ faces gave me all the energy and motivation I needed. I can’t wait to sign up with them again :)
So Glad to be back in Zumba!!!!
a back injury put me out of Zumba for 3 weeks I have to say after going faithfully 3 times per week then not being able to go was SHEER MISERY!
It made me realize how much Zumba has really changed me. It affected my mood and my sleep patterns were all messed up without that regular routine I am coming up on 50 pounds lost since last year and Zumba really helps me with my weight loss efforts and who knew exercising could be so much FUN!!!
Robin not only are you a great instructor you are an amazing mentor and I truly admire you and THANK YOU for your commitment to us my mom and I are your ZUMBA GROUPIES and will follow you and Amanda too!
sometimes you really need to hear the positive impact that you have on people.
I know you hear it every week but THANK YOU keep up the amazing work!!!!!
Today we celebrated my daughter’s 8th birthday, and who else better to celebrate with than Amanda!! The kids had an amazing time!! I highly recommend having Amanda do your child’s birthday party, she has a special gift when it comes to interacting with the children. Great job Amanda. Look forward to joining you and Robyn at the next class!! Thanks…..
I have been going to Robyn’s zumba class for a little over 2 months now and I am ADDICTED! I am not super coordinated and generally hate dancing and exercise…but go figure, I LOVE zumba! Robyn’s great energy and smiles definitely help keep me pumped.
You guys are awesome!!! You can tell Robyn is a dancer and Amanda is a skater. I love what they both bring to their Zumba classes! I feel like they are teaching just for me. Great enthusiasm and fun moves! Their smiles warm my heart! Thanks for helping me get back into shape without feeling like exercise. I love your classes so much that I can’t stop telling everyone about them!
I have been doing zumba since August 2010. I am so happy to have found two amazing zumba instructors so full of energy always smiling. The zumba dances are so much fun the songs choices are incredible… I am exercising and not once ever thought of giving up instead I just can’t wait for the next day to come so I can dance again and again… Thank you so much Robyn and Amanda for helping so many people with weight loss and health issues. Love you both!! xxxxx
Hi, I’m Jordyn and I am 10 years old and I love zumba!!! I am doing a school project where I have to wear a pedometer for 1 week to see how active I am. I wore it to Zumba tonight and you wouldn’t believe how many steps I took!I took 4190 steps during 1 hour of Zumba. That is usally the amount of steps I do in a day… Not only is it great fun,,, but you also get to dance to great music, make new friends, and laugh at my mom. I love it!!!
I have been to 4 Zumba classes so far in the last two weeks and I am loving it. I look forward to Monday and Thursday classes at the Rec Center. I have finally found something I love to do and watching such great instructors gives me the ambition to put my all in to it and to keep coming back. Zumba is so much fun and I love to dance so I will be coming back every week for more until I reach my goal and even after!! Thanks ladies!!!
Tonight’s class at the Church was fantastic! I’ve been to several of your co-classes and this one felt even faster which was awesome. Brilliant idea to circulate during songs (espeicaly the speedy ones) for those of us stuck in back who can see from your waist up. Can’t wait for next week!!
Zumba is amazing. I have gone from a size 24 to 16, and lost more than 60 lbs in just months. WITH NO DIETING. I have so much fun every time I go, and have been able to pull a few friends and family into it with me. Be careful though. It’s addictive.
Thanks Ladies, for all that you do, and the fun that we all have while we’re there!
I was in Amanda’s class today. I had so much fun!! I took it lightly for a change and it was proof that you can do the workout without overdoing it!! Usually I am huffing and puffing but it was a gentle workout by choice. I loved the added touches Amanda put into the routines. Being a student gave me a new perspective. I am so glad to be working with such an excellent Zumba instructor!!
I have been going to Zumba since the first of August and have not missed a night until this week due to a health issue. I am so glad I can return next week as it is the best thing I have done in my life. One class with Robyn or Amanda and you will be hooked for life. They are the best instructors I have ever come across. Energetic and smiling all the time. The music they play even have you doing the moves in the car lol. I just want to say that Robyn you should be proud of all you have done and the health and happiness you bring to people and the instruction you gave Amanda. Amanda you should be proud as well, your classes are fantastic and full of fun. Can’t wait for the next one….see you soon girls!!!
Thank You so much!!! I LOVE this new life!! :)
Just wanted to give a HUGE KUDOs to Amanada for her performance in our Monday Class you were energetic and upbeat and we all were movin and shakin Amanda you did a FANTASTIC JOB!!!!!!
Robyn you will be very proud of her !!!!!
Amanda had her first class without Robyn last night.
Music was great and the dance routines were awesome.
Just thought you should know Amanda-YOU DID FANTASTIC!!!!!!
Robyn-you should be proud!
Wow is all I can say. I just went to my first class last night. I am not very co-ordinated but I had a ball. The music was great and The instructor’s were unbelievable. I could not believe how they could move. I wish I could shake my booty like that. LOL Can’t wait till next class even if I am not doing it correctly all the time I am still moving for a full hour so I am sure it will help my fitness level. Thanks for a great night.
WOW is all I have to say about my new love for Zumba.I have lost 35 pounds so far and I hate to exercise my mom talked me into trying Zumba and I am so glad that she did.
I am actually losing more weight per week by adding 2 Zumba workouts to my exercise schedule and it so does not feel like exercise we have a blast and Robin you are such an excellent instructor you are energetic upbeat and is ALWAYS smiling you make us want to dance you are the reason I keep coming back for more keep up the Great work !!!!!
Tonight was my first Zumba class and to be honest I was a little unsure about how much of a “work out” I would get. I thought it would be a fun dance class. I was half right and half wrong. This class was amazing. I loved every minute of it. Half way through the class I was sweating bullets and feeling the burn.
Robyn’s high energy and excellent teaching skills (you can tell she’s a teacher :) me too) made this class wonderful. I will be back to her classes as often as I can make them.
Having heart disease I usually have to stop working out at a gym because I end up like the big bad wolf (huffing and puffing till my face turns blue lol, but this class was fun, great energy and even though I had to stop a few times, I could easily get right back into the dancing when I was refreshed.
Thank you Robyn for such an amazing exercise experience!!
Wow! Thanks Ladies! I am so blessed to teach such a wonderful program. It has attracted such wonderful connections with participants and other instructors. I LOVE my new life!! Even my family has adjusted to the “obsession”! What a wonderful and timely opportunity.
Several years ago I was forced to slow down on my exercising due to diabetes side effects: extremely low blood sugar that was unpredictable and without warning. I was so very tired all the time I even stopped my dance classes at Danceability, which were the best dance classes I have ever taken!!!
After changing to a low carb lifestyle to stabilize blood sugar I was finally free to rebuild my fitness level. Five years ago I would never have dreamed I would be back into fitness, and even better…to be dancing my way to good health. I feel like a million dollars. I was encouraged to pursue Zumba training. With reluctance I took the training, only to find a new passion: latin dance. Thanks to my most encouraging participants.
Even when I locked myself out of the Civic Centre they stuck around to do an outdoor class by the Fire Station in March!! What a beautiful day and exhilarating experience!! Unforgettable!
I have been going to Robyn’s Zumba class now for 3-4 weeks and I can’t believe how much fun I’m having. My pants and skirts are definitely getting looser…already went from size 10 to 8 without dieting! I hate the gym and actually never sweated there like I do at Zumba, yet I feel like I am having the time of my life! Robyn’s Zumba class has changed the way I look at physical activity….its hard exercise but I am dancing, having fun and…. whittling away at my middle! One thing I can say for sure is the Latins know how to dance. I can hardly wait til the next class!
Tonight was my 4th class. Now that I’m getting familiar with the moves I can start to focus on shakin’ my booty! Can’t stop smiling doing Zumba… the music is so upbeat and Robyn’s enthusiam is contagious!
~Stephanie