NCT07052591

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

The Effect of Zumba Exercise on Body Composition, Strength, and Balance Skills in Folk Dancers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 48 (actual)
• Sponsor: Dr. Ebru CEVİZ · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 19 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed 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.

Conditions

• Body Composition
• Muscle Strength
• Balance
• Healthy Volunteers - Male and Female

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Zumba Exercise	Participants in the Zumba Exercise group engaged in supervised aerobic dance sessions lasting 60 minutes, twice per week, over an 8-week period. The exercise intensity was set to match aerobic-level activity suitable for improving body composition, muscle strength, and balance. Sessions included warm-up, main Zumba dance routines, and cool-down phases, all conducted by certified instructors.
OTHER	Control Group	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-06-17
• Primary completion: 2024-08-12
• Completion: 2024-08-19
• First posted: 2025-07-04
• Last updated: 2025-07-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)