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@article{172968,
        author = {SOMESHA S and Arpitha D B},
        title = {The Effect of Zumba Dance on Body Mass Index and Flexibility in Women},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {9},
        pages = {2095-2100},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172968},
        abstract = {This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an 8-week Zumba dance program on Body Mass Index (BMI) and flexibility among young women aged 21 to 25 years. A total of 40 female postgraduate students from Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20). The experimental group participated in supervised Zumba sessions five days per week, while the control group maintained their usual routines without structured exercise. Pre- and post-test assessments were conducted using standardized methods to measure BMI and flexibility.
The results showed that BMI remained stable in the experimental group, with no significant change observed (p>0.05p > 0.05p>0.05), whereas the control group exhibited a significant reduction in BMI (p<0.05p < 0.05p<0.05). Flexibility improved significantly in the experimental group compared to the control group, as evidenced by both paired sample and independent t-tests (p<0.05p < 0.05p<0.05). These findings highlight the effectiveness of Zumba in enhancing flexibility but suggest limited impact on BMI over the 8-week intervention period.
In conclusion, Zumba dance can be an effective intervention for improving flexibility and overall physical fitness among young women. However, its influence on BMI may require longer intervention durations or additional complementary strategies. Future research should explore the long-term effects of Zumba on various fitness and health parameters, including cardiovascular fitness and mental well-being, with larger and more diverse populations. This study underscores the potential of Zumba-based programs in promoting fitness and flexibility in young women.},
        keywords = {Zumba, Body Mass Index, Flexibility,},
        month = {February},
        }