Despite the popularity of Zumba dancing, research is scarce about its impact on older adults. Meanwhile, the integration of cognitive tasks with physical exercises, also known as dual tasking, is an evolving strategy to facilitate activities for older adults. This study investigated the perceptions of persons aged ≥55 years on Zumba and its potential to be incorporated into a dual-task program. We conducted a descriptive–qualitative study involving 44 Filipino older adults. Using content analysis, four themes were identified: moving toward match or mismatch, balancing benefits with burdens, dual tasking as innovative yet potentially challenging, and overcoming barriers with enablers. Although Zumba was perceived as an inclusive and beneficial activity, individual and contextual limitations could hinder its suitability. Moreover, dual tasking in Zumba was considered an innovative approach, although challenges should be addressed to promote its feasibility. Several strategies could enable the design and implementation of age-appropriate Zumba and dual-tasking programs for older adults.

尽管尊巴舞很受欢迎，但关于它对老年人的影响的研究却很少。同时，将认知任务与体育锻炼相结合，也称为双重任务，是一种促进老年人活动的不断发展的策略。本研究调查了年龄≥55 岁的人对尊巴舞的看法以及将其纳入双重任务计划的潜力。我们进行了一项涉及 44 名菲律宾老年人的描述性定性研究。使用内容分析，确定了四个主题：走向匹配或不匹配、平衡利益与负担、双重任务既具有创新性又具有潜在挑战，以及通过促成因素克服障碍. 尽管尊巴舞被认为是一项包容和有益的活动，但个人和环境限制可能会阻碍其适用性。此外，尊巴舞的双重任务被认为是一种创新方法，尽管应解决挑战以提高其可行性。有几种策略可以为老年人设计和实施适合年龄的尊巴舞和双重任务计划。