| One of the most frequently asked questions I get | | | | example, there may be a brand of shoe that is |
| as a Zumba instructor is regarding the type of | | | | better suited for you. Nike and Ryka brands have |
| shoe to wear. Zumba is a cardio exercise class | | | | a popular selection of dance aerobic shoes to |
| that combines both dancing and fitness moves. A | | | | choose from. |
| regular dance shoe will not have the shock | | | | Adding a well-cushioned insert to the shoe will |
| absorption for the impact of exercise, and an | | | | make it much more comfortable. Take out the |
| athletic shoe that is strictly for training may not | | | | insert that the shoe comes with and place in one |
| have the lightness and movement capabilities | | | | that is designed specifically for cross training or |
| needed for dancing. | | | | aerobics. Replacing the inserts often will extend |
| The answer is to get a dance-fitness or | | | | the life of the shoe itself. |
| dance-aerobic shoe. With the increased popularity | | | | Athletic shoes should be replaced every 3 to 6 |
| in dance-fitness classes such as cardio salsa, | | | | months, depending on how much mileage you put |
| hip-hop fitness and Zumba, the shoe | | | | on them. When you feel your knees and legs |
| manufacturers have come out with a great | | | | begin to ache after exercise it could mean that it |
| assortment of aerobic type training shoes geared | | | | is time to get a new pair of shoes. |
| to the dance-fitness enthusiast. These shoes have | | | | In summary, the best shoe for a dance-fitness |
| multi-directional support and very little tread on | | | | class is one that is lightweight, supportive and has |
| the sole. They are lightweight and make it easy | | | | little tread on the sole. Find one specifically made |
| to pivot and glide across the floor. | | | | for dance-fitness or dance aerobics. When you |
| When choosing the right shoes for your feet, | | | | are wearing the right shoes you will have a better |
| read the reviews or descriptions online. If you | | | | exercise experience, you will stick to your |
| have a wide foot, narrow foot, or high arch, for | | | | exercising and you will have more fun. |