Zumba for kids: dance your way to better health?
NCT ID NCT07512349
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a 10-week Zumba dance program could reduce body fat and improve flexibility in healthy 8-year-old children. 115 kids took part in 40-minute sessions, three times a week. Researchers measured body fat and flexibility before and after the program, and also checked if results differed between boys and girls.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Zumba dance-based exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a fun dance program helps reduce childhood obesity and improve flexibility, offering a simple activity for kids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to all children or show lasting effects.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Muş Alparslan University
Muş, 49250, Turkey (Türkiye)
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