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

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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.

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