What does a 50 yo novice wear to a Zumba class?

[Anonymous]

So I'm taking the plunge and will be doing my first Zumba class tomorrow. It's been a while since I've taken an exercise class (Aerobics anyone?) and need suggestions on what kind of stuff people wear to Zumba classes. FYI, I'm 51 and about 25 lbs overweight, so nothing too crazy. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

I go to a class that has women ranging in age from late-20's to late 50's. It's not at a gym, it's a county class. Here's what I see:

fitted shorts
loose shorts
sweats (not to heavy-weight, b/c you definitely get hot)
fitted (spandex) athletic pants
yoga pants
cotton t-shirts
athletic t-shirts
tank tops

If you don't own workout clothes, just head to Target and get yourself a pair of yoga pants or shorts and a simple t-shirt. And absolutely a sports bra.

[Anonymous]

I'm 47 and have 15 lbs to lose. I just started Zumba last month and LOVE it. I wear really cute yoga pants and a fitted tank with a bra built in. It's funny because I do it at school, and the older teachers (the 40+ gals) dress better than the younger and thinner gals. They're in sweats and t-shirts.

There's a ton of cute, reasonably priced fitness wear at Marshall's and TJmaxx.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for the suggestions! I am psyched!

[Anonymous]

How'd you do, OP? I just started Zumba last week too. I was so lost the first session that I cried in my car on the way home. But I took a Xanax before the next class, and dare I say I had fun? Now I'm looking forward to it.

I'm one of 4 or 5 white people in a class with over 100 black people who can seemingly all dance. It was definitely intimidating, but when I remarked to the woman behind me that I couldn't roll my hips a certain way, she said, "YOU DO YOU, GIRL!" So, voila, that's my new motto.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How'd you do, OP? I just started Zumba last week too. I was so lost the first session that I cried in my car on the way home. But I took a Xanax before the next class, and dare I say I had fun? Now I'm looking forward to it.

I'm one of 4 or 5 white people in a class with over 100 black people who can seemingly all dance. It was definitely intimidating, but when I remarked to the woman behind me that I couldn't roll my hips a certain way, she said, "YOU DO YOU, GIRL!" So, voila, that's my new motto.

i like that.

[Anonymous]

I have been doing zumba for about six months - it is hard at the beginning but gets more and more enjoyable. And you can make the workout more intense each time as you master the different moves. My sunday morning zumba class is one of my favorite times of the week!

[Anonymous]

I love Zumba...started last fall and really enjoy it. I wear yoga pants or crops and either a tee shirt or tank top. There are all ages in my class too from 20s to 50s.

[Anonymous]

Any suggestions for a class in Nova? Arlington, Annandale, FC or Fairfax area?

[Anonymous]

OP, how was the class?