Balance, Body Composition, Healthy Volunteers - Male and Female, Muscle Strength
Conditions
Keywords
Zumba, body composition, strength, balance, performance
Brief 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.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALZumba 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.
OTHERControl 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.
Sponsors
Dr. Ebru CEVİZ
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
No masking was applied in this study; both participants and researchers were aware of the group assignments.
Intervention model description
Participants were randomly assigned into two parallel groups: an experimental group that performed Zumba exercise sessions twice a week for 8 weeks, and a control group that did not receive any exercise intervention. Both groups underwent pre-test and post-test assessments to evaluate changes in body composition, muscle strength, and balance.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body Composition | 8 weeks | Changes in body fat percentage and muscle mass ratio measured before and after the 8-week intervention using bioelectrical impedance analysis. |
| Muscle Strength | 8 weeks | Assessment of static hand, leg, and back strength before and after the intervention using standardized strength tests. |
| Balance Skills | 8 weeks | Evaluation of static and dynamic balance performance using standardized balance tests pre- and post-intervention. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed