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

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

48 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-06-17

Study Completion Date

2024-08-19

Brief Summary

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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.

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Detailed Description

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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

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Body Composition Muscle Strength Balance Healthy Volunteers - Male and Female

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

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.

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

No masking was applied in this study; both participants and researchers were aware of the group assignments.

Study Groups

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Zumba Exercise Group

Participants in this arm performed 60-minute Zumba exercise sessions twice per week for 8 weeks. The intervention consisted of aerobic dance routines designed to improve body composition, muscular strength, and balance. All sessions were conducted under the supervision of trained instructors.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Zumba Exercise

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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.

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.

Group Type OTHER

Control Group

Intervention Type OTHER

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.

Interventions

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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.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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.

Minimum Eligible Age

19 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

25 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes