Effects of a Zumba Dance Program for Postmenopausal Women With Metabolic Syndrome

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of a 12-week Zumba dance intervention on fitness, anthropometric and psychometric parameters and eating behavior.

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Key information

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Body Weight Depression Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperinsulinism Insulin Resistance Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

45 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Department for Sports, Exercise and Health, Sports and Exercise Medicine, University of Basel

Basel, 4052, Switzerland

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

postmenopausal women (Age 45-65)
waist of >94 cm or BMI > 30kg/m2
not physically active >1x/week for 20 minutes
written consent before the start of the study

Exclusion criteria

involvement in other clinical studies
unable to participate at the dance lessons
medical contraindications for the intervention or increased risk for exercise participation

Treatment and study plan

Zumba dance

Other

Twelve weeks, 3 times weekly 1 hour training

Primary outcomes

VO2peak (=peak oxygen consumption)

Time frame: VO2peak will be assessed at T1 and T12 (baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention)

The VO2peak will be assessed for every participant during a treadmill spirometry at baseline and follow-up using a mask and calibrated gas measuring devices applying a standardized protocol.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Basel

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Registry information

Official study title

ZumBeat: Effekte Eines Rhythmusorientierten Aeroben Tanz-Bewegungsprogrammes für Postmenopausale Frauen Mit Metabolischem Syndrom

Acronym: ZumBeat

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Mar 10, 2015
Registry last updated: Mar 10, 2015

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