Stepping Right into Zumba As with almost any rigorous physical activity, you can benefit more from Zumba with the correct equipment. One of the most important accessories you will need is a Zumba shoe. There are many shoe companies that now advertise specific shoes for Zumba. You can however still make use of a wide variety of athletic shoes to suit your Zumba needs. Using the right Zumba shoe can mean the difference between having a bad or a good workout. A good Zumba shoe will allow you to fully maximize the dance class and prevent any injuries. What to look for in a Zumba Excercise Workout Shoe Zumba is a dance class first and foremost. But it also combines high impact moves together with more stylistic or subtle movements. Footwork is important and thus you need a good Zumba shoe to support you in the class. While dance shoes may seem like the obvious choice, this is not always true for Zumba classes. Dance shoes allow you to make turns and have less grip but they do not protect the foot and legs from high impact steps such as those used in Zumba. Other athletic shoes may provide great support with regard to shock absorption but they do not let the foot turn or twist the way dancers need to. This can lead to injuries with the ankles when doing turns in Zumba. It is somewhere in between the aspects of a dance and athletic shoe that Zumba shoes can be found. Zumba shoes are much like cross trainers in that they are flexible, allowing the right combination of motion and grip as well as support. The best Zumba shoe is one that has enough grip to let you turn and good soles to absorb impact. Modern dance shoes made by many brands today are quite suitable for Zumba. Unlike traditional dance shoes, these shoes are made for high impact dance classes such as those found in hip-hop, street dance and Zumba. Brands to Choose From Major brands now have a line specifically for dance fitness classes. Nike and Adidas make several shoe lines for dancing. Other brands such as New Balance, Ryka and Capezio also make great Zumba shoes. Zumba has also developed its own line of dancing shoes which can be used perfectly for the class. Where to Buy Most shoe stores or athletic departments will carry dance shoes so you don’t need to worry about visiting a specialty store. Ask the salesperson about its compatibility with Zumba and give the shoe a try inside the store before buying it. Remember that it should be light, easy to turn or dance with and good on the soles when doing high impact moves. You can also shop online in several department stores, sneaker brands and in the Zumba store itself. Get a Zumba shoe that fits you perfectly and have get the most out of the fit dance experience. #zumba #exercise #weight loss #health #fitness #shoes #clothes
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:15:16 +0000
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