NCT07423624

Effect of 12 Weeks of Zumba Combined With Halotherapy on Body Composition, Respiratory, and Cardiorespiratory Parameters in Sedentary Older Adults

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 20 (actual)
• Sponsor: Gümüşhane Universıty · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 55 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of a 12-week Zumba exercise program combined with halotherapy on body composition, aerobic capacity, and physical fitness parameters in adult women. Participants were randomly assigned to a Zumba plus halotherapy group or a control group. Physical fitness tests and body composition measurements were performed before and after the intervention.

Detailed description

Zumba is a popular aerobic dance-based exercise known to improve cardiovascular fitness and body composition. Halotherapy, involving exposure to salt-enriched air, has been suggested to support respiratory function and overall well-being. However, evidence regarding the combined effects of Zumba training and halotherapy is limited. This study aimed to investigate whether combining halotherapy with regular Zumba training would provide additional benefits compared to no intervention.

Conditions

• Zumba Exercise
• Halotherapy
• Physical Fitness
• Body Composition

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Zumba + Halotherapy Group	Participants performed Zumba training sessions \[haftada X gün, seans süresi\] for 12 weeks. Each session was followed by halotherapy exposure in a salt room environment.
OTHER	Control	Participants maintained their usual daily activities without structured exercise or halotherapy.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-05-05
• Primary completion: 2024-08-15
• Completion: 2024-08-20
• First posted: 2026-02-20
• Last updated: 2026-03-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)