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

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07423624

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-20

Start date

2024-05-05

Completion date

2024-08-20

Last updated

2026-03-17

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Conditions

Body Composition, Halotherapy, Physical Fitness, Zumba Exercise

Keywords

physical therapy, sedentary older adults, aerobic exercise, Zumba, halotherapy, complementary therapy, pulmonary function

Brief 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.

Interventions

OTHERZumba + 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.

OTHERControl

Participants maintained their usual daily activities without structured exercise or halotherapy.

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

55 Years to 80 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Female participants aged \[55-80\] years * Sedentary or recreationally active * No regular exercise participation in the previous 6 months

Exclusion criteria

* Cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal disorders * Pregnancy * Participation in structured exercise programs during the study period

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Body Composition	12 week	Parameter: Body weight
Aerobic Capacity	12 weeks	Measured by \[ 6-minute walk test / VO₂max estimation\]

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Handgrip strength	12 weeks	Test: Handgrip strength
Flexibility	12 weeks	Test: Sit-and-reach
Balance	12 weeks	Test: Flamingo or similar balance test

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 18, 2026