CompletedNot Applicable

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

Switzerland17 participantsStarted 2014-05

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range45 Years – 65 Years

SexFEMALE

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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

What they're measuring

VO2peak (=peak oxygen consumption)

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

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02384694

SponsorUniversity of Basel

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-10

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