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Abstract:
Physical inactivity has become a serious concern for numerous health issues in recent years and
can accelerate the inflammatory cascade in patients’ lungs. Exercise and Physical Activity are very important for
healthy living. Exercise has its benefits its overall health, fitness and quality of life. Exercise on a regular basis
reduces the risk of acquiring hypokinetic disorders, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, COPD, and other
conditions. In recent years, pulmonary disorders have increased. With 3.23 million fatalities from chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 2019, it is the third leading cause of death worldwide. Of all the
causes of pulmonary function decline, aging and sedentary lifestyle are important ones — human lungs mature by
about 20-25 years but after about 35 years, its normal function decline. To prevent from these complications,
there are many ways and exercising is an important one and Zumba fitness training has become a very popular
form of physical training which combines music with exercise. Its characteristics of dancing in music even
encourage women to participate in this fitness program. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of 12
weeks Zumba fitness training on pulmonary function of sedentary women.
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