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

NCT07052591 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: E-33117789-300-159280
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

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

Keywords

Zumba; body composition; strength; balance; performance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Body Composition

  Changes in body fat percentage and muscle mass ratio measured before and after the 8-week intervention using bioelectrical impedance analysis.

  8 weeks

• Muscle Strength

  Assessment of static hand, leg, and back strength before and after the intervention using standardized strength tests.

  8 weeks

• Balance Skills

  Evaluation of static and dynamic balance performance using standardized balance tests pre- and post-intervention.

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Zumba Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

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.

Behavioral: Zumba Exercise

Control Group

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.

Other: Control Group

Interventions

Zumba Exercise 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.

Zumba Exercise Group

Control Group 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.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Dr. Ebru CEVİZ: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bingöl University Physical Education and Sports

Bingöl, Centre, 12000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Control Groups

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research Design; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Research Design; Methods

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: No masking was applied in this study; both participants and researchers were aware of the group assignments.
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: 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.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 26, 2025
• First Posted: July 4, 2025
• Study Start: June 17, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 12, 2024
• Study Completion: August 19, 2024
• Last Updated: July 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF, CSR

Locations

TU (1)