Zumba’s Beto Perez on the Cover of May 2012 Men’s Fitness Magazine
Zumba creator Beto Perez is on the May 2012 cover of Men’s Fitness magazine. The magazine describes him as “a true ladies’ man” and encourages guys to take note: Beto is super fit and women love him.
So what will it take to get more men to try Zumba???
Z-KICKZ II Zumba Shoes Now Available from Zumba Fitness
First, Zumba Fitness introduced the Z1 Sneaker, Z-Top Shoes, and Z-Kickz Zumba shoes. Now, Z-Kickz II are available in 3 colors: Lollipop (black, pink, purple, & gray), Zumba Green (gray, neon green, & silver), and Aspen (gray & neon blue). The Zumba Green Z-Kickz II are also available in men’s sizes. Z-Kickz II are a little more affordable too: $60 USD for ZIN members!
Bloch Dance Sneakers for Zumba
I see a lot of Bloch dance sneakers like the Bloch Trinity, Bloch Twist, and Bloch Wave in my Zumba classes.
The nice thing about Bloch dance sneakers is that they are available for women AND men. Bloch sneakers are affordable and easy to find and buy online.
If you’re considering buying Bloch dance sneakers for Zumba, please keep in mind that Bloch sneakers are designed primarily for dancing – not high-impact group fitness classes like Zumba. Bloch sneakers might work for Zumba for light people with strong, healthy feet or low-impact Zumba like Zumba Gold or Curves Zumba in the Circuit. Some people might think their feet are strong and healthy until they experience arch pain due to the lack of support.
Split sole dance sneakers are designed for flexibility and precision, such as pointing ones toes during a dance performance. Bloch sneakers with a split sole do not offer the arch support necessary for the jumping, pounding, and stomping choreography in many Zumba classes, especially for those people with more body weight to absorb.
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Awhile back I read that Alena (of Zumba with Alena) recommended Reebok ZIGS for Zumba. When I found a grey and pink pair in my size on sale at TJ Maxx, I decided to give them a try. Here is what I think about Reebok ZIGS for Zumba:
Pros:
Reebok ZIGS do not stick to studio floors. This is important because when your shoe sticks to the floor, your foot stays in one place while your ankle, knee, and hip twist and turn. I believe finding an athletic dance shoe that does not stick to the floor is the most important thing to look for in order to avoid joint pain after Zumba classes. Reebok ZIGS allow plenty of movement in all directions for Zumba classes, including turning, sliding, and gliding.
Reebok ZIGS provide adequate support. These are sturdy, robust athletic shoes that will absorb shock from high-impact moves during Zumba.
Reebok ZIGS are available in mens’ sizes for the handful of *wonderful* men who participate and instruct Zumba classes.
Reebok ZIGS are available online or in stores worldwide.
Cons:
Reebok ZIGS are ugly and attract a lot of attention. I picked up a pair of grey and pink Reebok ZIGS because they were my only option at TJ Maxx. They are so dark and clunky, I feel like I look like I’m wearing army boots to Zumba. I’m embarrassed to wear them outside of the studio, so I change my shoes immediately before and after Zumba class.
Reebok ZIGS are expensive. I found a pair at TJ Maxx for $35 USD. These shoes cost about $100 full price. That is too much for Zumba shoes in my opinion. I would not have bought a pair if I hadn’t find them on sale at discount store.
In summary, if you can afford to buy a pair of Reebok ZIGS for Zumba and don’t mind the way they look, go for it. The sole is what is needed for Zumba on studio floors. For now, Reebok ZIGS are my Zumba shoe of choice. As always, if you use Reebok ZIGS for Zumba, let me know what you think!
Men’s Footware from Zumba Fitness
Finally! Men’s Z1 sneakers are athletic dance shoes from Zumba Fitness for Zumba Fitness!
According to the Zumba Fitness Shop:
Hey guys, this one’s for you — the all-new Z1 Sneakers for men! Athletic, sturdy, rugged and funky-cool to boot, these sneakers are built for optimum performance both in and out of Zumba® class. Constructed with a molded footbed and TPU for maximum support, and an ultra-breathable upper and midsole for total comfort, the new Z1 sneakers for him also have extra-tough pivot points to slide and grip on cue. With extra colored shoelaces, pair ‘em up with your favorite Zumbawear™ get-up and you’ll be ready to kick it into high gear!
The Z1 Zumba sneaker for men has mixed reviews, but if you’ve been searching for the right shoe, it might be worth the $75 to give them a try!
Why do men prefer blonds with long hair, small waists, and large breasts?
If you’ve ever asked yourself a question like this, you were contemplating “Evolutionary Psychology.”
According to Wikipedia, “Evolutionary Psychology (EP) is an approach to the entire discipline that views human nature as a universal set of evolved psychological adaptations to recurring problems in the ancestral environment.”
In plain English, EP is the study of why human traits, behaviors, and preferences that seem to contradict scientific explanation have developed.
For example, throughout history the concept of birthdays and age did not always exist. Since the goal of all living things is to reproduce, men were looking for young healthy women to bear children. Since the man couldn’t ask for a woman’s driver’s license to check her age, he had to use physical clues. In a warm climate, large breasts might be a sign of youth because large breasts age and sag with time more obviously than small breasts. In colder climates where layers of clothes hide the body, blond hair could’ve been a sign of youth as naturally blond hair grows darker with age. These preferences stuck with men in their pursuit for partners.
If these theories interest you like they interest me, I encourage you to read Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love by Helen Fisher. More good reading can be found at the Evolutionary Psychology portion of Psychology Today.
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