Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and health improvements from a Zumba® intervention
in overweight/obese women. Methods: Twenty-eight (14 type 2 diabetic and 14 non …

Background: Although Zumba is practiced by millions of people worldwide, there is a paucity
of research about its potential benefits. The objective of this study was to investigate the …

Aim The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of a 12 week Zumba Fitness® pilot
study and temporal changes in components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) among …

Objective To test the effectiveness of a dance program to improve fitness and adherence to
physical activity in subjects with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Research Design and Methods …

Purpose Zumba dance exercises are promoted for body weight reduction. However,
scientific research on its potential as a weight loss tool is scant. Only a few energy …

Objective As an alternative to the traditional approach to physical exercise, new kinds of
organized physical activity have been developed designed to engage large segments of the …

Purpose: Zumba fitness (ZF) is a well-known exercise program involving dance and fitness.
Despite its increasing popularity, no analysis has been conducted on studies focusing on …

Background The aim of this paper was to investigate the cardiovascular effects, body
composition, quality of life and pain after a 12-week Zumba fitness program in a group of …

The purpose of this study was to gain a holistic understanding of the efficacy of Zumba®
fitness in a community-recruited cohort of overweight and physically inactive women by …

Background Research interest in both partnered Latin dance and non-partnered Latin-
themed aerobic dance has increased in recent years, likely a result of the gaining popularity …