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Body image perception, assessed using the Body Image Scale developed by Secord and Jourard [1] and adapted into Turkish by Hovardaoglu [2], and anthropometric measurements were evaluated before and after the intervention. Following the exercise program, total body image scores increased significantly from 137.30\u2009\u00b1\u200927.19 to 159.00\u2009\u00b1\u200920.81 (p\u2009&lt;\u2009.001, r\u2009=\u20090.85). Significant reductions were also observed in body weight (from 71.35\u2009\u00b1\u20099.05 kg to 67.53\u2009\u00b1\u20098.03 kg, \u22123.82 kg), body mass index (from 27.05\u2009\u00b1\u20093.18 kg\/m\n                    <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                    to 25.61\u2009\u00b1\u20092.89 kg\/m\n                    <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                    ), and chest, waist, hip, and thigh circumference measurements (all p\u2009&lt;\u2009.001). No statistically significant change was found in shoulder circumference (p\u2009&gt;\u2009.05). These findings indicate that an eight-week indoor group cycling (spinning) exercise program positively influences both body image perception and selected anthropometric indicators in adult women. Indoor cycling may therefore be considered an effective group-based exercise approach supporting both physical and psychological well-being. 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