Effects of 12 weeks of caffeine supplementation and Zumba training on postural balance and cognitive performances in middle-aged women

Health Care Women Int. 2023 Oct-Dec;44(12):1601-1621. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2023.2219991. Epub 2023 Jun 6.

Abstract

The researchers aimed to examine the effect of 12-week supplementing (100 mg/day) caffeine with Zumba training on postural and cognitive performances in middle-aged women. Fifty-six middle-aged women who participated in this study, were randomized into; a caffeine-Zumba (CZG), Zumba (ZG) and control groups. In two-testing sessions, postural balance was evaluated using a stabilometric platform, and for cognitive performances, Simple Reaction Time and Corsi Block-Tapping Task tests were used. We found that ZG and CZG showed a significant improvement in postural balance on the firm surface condition (p < .05) in the post- compared to pretest session. Whereas, ZG showed no significant improvement in postural performance on the foam surface condition. Only CZG revealed significant enhancements (p < .05) in cognitive and postural, in the foam surface condition, performances. In conclusion, supplementing caffeine with 12-week Zumba training was effective in improving both cognitive and postural balance, even in challenging conditions, performances in middle-aged women.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Attention*
  • Caffeine* / therapeutic use
  • Cognition
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Postural Balance

Substances

  • Caffeine