Since the popularity of zumba, most people just don't want to look good but would prefer to prevent injuries too. Although zumba is a fun way to burn belly fat, keep tone and drop a few extra pounds or more, you don't want to run a risk by wearing the wrong kind of shoe.
However, since zumba is a high-stepping, high intensity cardio workout with sleek multi-directional moves, a newly designed type of sneaker was desperately needed. Zumba shoes or dance-fitness sneakers as others may call them is the new sheriff in town. These shoes were designed to give you the comfort and support that's needed to thoroughly enjoy your zumba class.
I would dare to say that the most vital part of your Zumba outfit is your shoes. If you've ever taken a Zumba class then you know that it requires an intensive leg-workout, so your shoe option is critical. The last thing you want are arching feet, while you're trying to salsa. This is the one place that you don't want to focus on hurting feet but instead on chiseling your body back to the way it used to be... whether it's to lose 5, 55 or 105 pounds.
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Now before we go any further and give you an incomplete impression about zumba; let's go over some important factors.There are a few serious issues that need to be discussed so that your zumba experience will be a long-lasting positive one.
For the moment, we will put aside the fun and games of zumba and talk specifically about your feet to help you better understand your foot type to know which sneaker is best for your foot type.Listed below are 3 foot types and your foot type should fit in one of the three categories:
(1) Pronators, you've probably never heard the term but if you have pronators, 'You'll know it'. Pronators are those that have flat feet. This usually means that you have a hard time finding comfortable shoes that fit your feet well. If you have flat feet you should look for a sneaker that has a reinforced heel, lots of control and sturdy straps to prevent your feet from inward rolling.
(2) Supinators, this is the foot type that is opposite from the pronators. These people also know that they have special needs feet. Supinators are those with a higher arch then what we consider normal. People that fit into this category should look for athletic shoes that offer extra cushion under the ball of the feet and added ankle and heel support.
(3) Lastly, are those with normal feet. Some of you may have a few bunions or corns, but you don't have the added issues that are associated with flat feet or high arches. Those with neutral feet can wear any style of shoe that's comfortable to their feet; however, it's still a good idea to have some degree of arch or curve in your shoes.
Now since we've explored the different kind of foot types and gave a little advice on what type of shoes would be the best fit for your feet, you can rest assure that choosing the best shoes for zumba will be a little easier.