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

NCT07052591 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2025-07-10

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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.

Conditions

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

Interventions

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Dr. Ebru CEVİZ

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-17
Primary Completion
2024-08-12
Completion
2024-08-19

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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