Effects of a 10-Week Zumba Program in Adults With Hypertension

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a 10-week Zumba-based exercise program performed three times per week on blood pressure in adults with hypertension. In addition to the primary outcome of blood pressure, secondary outcomes including medication control, body composition (body weight, body fat percentage, and muscle mass), and psychological outcomes (anxiety, depression, quality of life, emotional well-being, and sleep quality) will be assessed.

Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group, performing the Zumba program, or a control group maintaining their usual lifestyle. Measurements will be conducted at baseline and after the intervention period to determine the effectiveness of the program.

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Key information

Conditions

Hypertension Behavior Cardiovascular Diseases Motor Activity Vascular Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University School of Osuna (University of Seville)

Osuna, Sevilla, 41640, Spain

About this study

Hypertension is a major public health concern associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Regular physical activity has been shown to improve blood pressure control and overall health outcomes. Zumba, as a form of aerobic exercise combining dance and music, may represent an engaging and effective intervention to improve adherence to physical activity programs.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a 10-week Zumba-based exercise intervention, performed three times per week, on blood pressure in adults with hypertension. Secondary objectives include the assessment of changes in medication use, body composition (body weight, body fat percentage, and muscle mass), and psychological outcomes, including anxiety and depression symptoms, quality of life, emotional well-being, and sleep quality.

Participants will be allocated to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in supervised Zumba sessions, while the control group will maintain their usual daily activities. All participants will undergo assessments at baseline and after the 10-week intervention period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Clinical diagnosis of hypertension defined as SBP ≥ 130 mmHg and/or DBP ≥ 80 mmHg
Sedentary behaviour during the past 12 months (no regular structured physical activity)
Age 18 years or older
Medical clearance to participate in supervised physical activity
Not having regularly practised Zumba or other dance disciplines during the previous 12 months

Exclusion criteria

resence of orthopaedic, neurological, or cardiovascular conditions contraindicating exercise
Unstable or uncontrolled hypertension
Participation in any other structured exercise programme during the intervention period
Missing more than 10% of the total sessions (more than 3 sessions)
Presence of any condition that would prevent safe completion of the programme

Treatment and study plan

Zumba fitness programme

Behavioral

Aquí tienes la descripción para el campo de intervención en ClinicalTrials.gov:

A 10-week supervised Zumba Fitness programme consisting of three 50-minute sessions per week on non-consecutive days. Each session was structured in three phases: a warm-up (7 minutes), a main part (36 minutes) based on choreographed Latin dance rhythms (merengue, salsa, reggaeton, cumbia, bachata, among others) following a wave-like intensity pattern, and a cool-down (7 minutes). Sessions were led by a certified Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN) instructor with more than 10 years of experience. Internal load was self-regulated by participants using the Borg CR-10 scale, targeting moderate-to-hard effort levels (RPE 4-6). The control group maintained their usual sedentary lifestyle without participating in any structured exercise programme during the intervention period.

Primary outcomes

Change in Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure

Time frame: Baseline and 10 weeks

Blood pressure will be measured at baseline and after the 10-week intervention using a validated sphygmomanometer.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidad de Extremadura

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of a 10-Week Zumba-Based Exercise Program on Blood Pressure, Medication Control, Body Composition, and Psychological Outcomes in Adults With Hypertension

Acronym: ZUMBA-BP

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jul 30, 2026
Registry last updated: Jul 30, 2026

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