Today was my first class, only 45mins and it was a beginner class at that, but I did make it all the way through without my knees giving out or making an absolute ass of myself! (I always consider that a plus.) I was also fasted but that didn’t seem to make any difference. It was a ton of fun and I’m looking forward to going back again. A NSV for me because I had doubts about ever being able to do any type of dancing again even though my desire has been great.
I Made It Through A Zumba Class Without Stopping!
JustPeachy
(Sophie)
#3
Awww thank you! 
That was so sweet of you to say. It was a happy accident and stands as a testament to my lousy cell phone skills! 
JustPeachy
(Sophie)
#4
I wanted to state for the record: I expected to be very sore this morning, especially in my knees which is where I have an issue. I’m Not! I was worried that I might have trouble getting out of bed this morning but it was no problem. My only soreness is oddly enough, in my Hips! I guess it was all those Salsa moves. LOL 
I also want to add that I’ve not taken a dance class in more than 13yrs and I can’t wait to go back and begin strengthening my legs/hips.
collaroygal
(KCKO, KCFO)
#5
Zumba is very hard on the knees. What you need to wear are light weight shoes that have a smooth area on the ball of the foot so your legs can twist without putting too much torque on the knees. I bought special dancing shoes (Bloch, not cheap, but great for dancing and I don’t wear them except on wood or carpeted floors) because I do it a lot in the winter months when I can’t do daily walking. But any shoe with some good padding and a smooth area will work. Running shoes are the worst, so don’t use those if you want to do this regularly.
JustPeachy
(Sophie)
#6
I have my Capezio Ballet slippers and I did consider knee supports but wanted to try before I went that far. I’m definitely making it a regular thing. I’ll check out the Bloch too, thank you!