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Evaluation of Lung Function Test in Zumba Dancers

Prateeksha Moharana, Preetha S, G. Sridevi, Lavanya Prathap

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 6–11 · Published 21 Dec 2021

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B34578

Abstract

Introduction: Exercise is very important in each and every individual’s life. Zumba exercise is a form of physical exercise that combines all the exercise which is beneficial for the body. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of zumba exercise training on pulmonary function tests in individuals. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out among 60 individuals where 30 people belonged to a normal group and 30 people were zumba dancers. The values were recorded through a computerised spirometer. This study was done among zumba dancers in the Chennai region. The results were analysed using SPSS software. unpaired T test was used to analyse the statistical significance. p<0.05 was considered significant. Results: The mean values of the lung function test for FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC ratios were 3.73, 2.88 and 82.33% respectively and all the values were statistically not significant. Conclusion: The study showed that pulmonary function tests in zumba dancers were good when compared to the control group.

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