The Effect of Zumba Exercise on Body Composition, Strength and Balance Skills in Folk Dancers

Dr. Ebru CEVİZ

Status: Completed

Conditions: Balance; Muscle Strength; Healthy Volunteers - Male and Female; Body Composition

Treatments: Other: Control Group; Behavioral: Zumba Exercise

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07052591

E-33117789-300-159280

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study investigates the effects of an 8-week Zumba exercise program on body composition, muscle strength, and balance skills in male and female folk dancers aged 19-25 years. Participants are randomly assigned to either a Zumba exercise group, performing sessions twice a week, or a control group without exercise. The study aims to determine whether Zumba can improve physical fitness and postural control in folk dancers, especially examining any differences between genders.

Full description

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the impact of an 8-week aerobic-level Zumba exercise program on body composition, muscle strength, and balance in folk dancers aged 19 to 25 years. Forty-eight participants were randomly assigned into experimental and control groups, with equal numbers of males and females in each. The experimental group participated in 60-minute Zumba sessions twice weekly at predetermined intensity levels, while the control group maintained their usual activities without structured exercise. Outcome measures included body fat percentage, muscle mass ratio, static hand, leg, and back strength, and both static and dynamic balance assessments. The study investigates gender-specific responses to the exercise intervention and seeks to provide evidence on the efficacy of Zumba as a fitness modality for folk dancers.

Enrollment: 48 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 19 to 25 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Participants aged between 19 and 25 years.
• Male and female folk dancers.
• Healthy individuals without any chronic illness or injury that would prevent participation in physical exercise.
• Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

• Presence of any musculoskeletal or neurological disorder affecting balance or strength.
• Participation in other regular physical training programs during the study period.
• Any medical condition contraindicating aerobic exercise.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Health Services Research

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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48 participants in 2 patient groups

Zumba Exercise Group

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in this arm performed 60-minute Zumba exercise sessions twice per week for 8 weeks. The intervention consisted of aerobic dance routines designed to improve body composition, muscular strength, and balance. All sessions were conducted under the supervision of trained instructors.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Zumba Exercise

Control Group

Other group

Description:

Participants in this arm did not receive any structured exercise intervention. They continued their usual daily activities throughout the 8-week study period. No physical training or behavioral program was applied.

Treatment:

Other: Control Group