Zumba
1 paper3 findings
- 1 lab in 1 country
Outcomes
3Body mass index
no changein humans1
1 study
Body mass index
no changein humans1
Zumba has no effect on body mass index in humans (MD -0.97, 95% CI -2.49 to 0.54).
“No statistically significant differences were observed in body mass index between groups (MD = -0.97; 95% CI -2.49, 0.54; p = 0.21).”
ReviewWomen with low physical activity levels; compared with no intervention/usual carefemales
Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity12 Oct 2026
Body fat percentage
downin humans1
1 study
Body fat percentage
downin humans1
Zumba decreases body fat percentage in humans (MD -5.11, 95% CI -8.77 to -1.46).
“body fat percentage (MD = -5.11; 95% CI -8.77, -1.46; p < 0.01) compared to no intervention/usual care.”
ReviewWomen with low physical activity levels; compared with no intervention/usual carefemales
Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity12 Oct 2026
Cardiorespiratory fitness
upin humans1
1 study
Cardiorespiratory fitness
upin humans1
Zumba improves cardiorespiratory fitness in humans (MD 3.63, 95% CI 2.00–5.26).
“Zumba significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness (MD = 3.63; 95% CI 2.00, 5.26; p < 0.01)”
ReviewWomen with low physical activity levels; compared with no intervention/usual carefemales
Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity12 Oct 2026