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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Physical and Psychological Benefits of a 12-Week Zumba Gold

Anne Delextrat, Alba Solera-Sanchez, Emma L Davies, Sarah E Hennelly, Clare D Shaw, Lily Sabir, Adam Bibbey

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Authors and funding

7 authors.

Anne DelextratSchool of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford OX3 8HU, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-0876-6775
Alba Solera-SanchezSchool of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford OX3 8HU, UK.
Emma L DaviesThe Centre for Psychological Research, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford OX3 8HU, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-3577-3276
Sarah E HennellyThe Centre for Psychological Research, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford OX3 8HU, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-2417-6468
Clare D ShawSchool of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford OX3 8HU, UK.ORCID 0009-0006-0628-3197
Lily SabirThe Centre for Psychological Research, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford OX3 8HU, UK.
Adam BibbeySchool of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford OX3 8HU, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-5180-2658

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundExercise is known to help with the effects of the menopause, but women from low socioeconomic status (SES) tend to exercise less at this stage of life. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the physical and psychological effects of a Zumba Gold

methodsForty-three women were divided into a Zumba Gold

resultsThe results showed significant improvements in the ZG group only for STS, 6MWT, mental health, fatigue (general, physical, and mental), social connectedness score, and a significantly lower level of amotivation. Zumba Gold

conclusionsThis is the first study to show that ZG is beneficial for this population and encourages similar studies on other aspects of the menopause.

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danceenduranceexerciselower limb strengthmental healthmotivationsocial connectedness

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PMCPMC12428042

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