| The effect of low impact dance training on aerobic capacity, submaximal heart rates and body composition of college-aged females. | |
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PMID: 2593658 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a 12 week program of low impact aerobic dance conditioning on VO2max, submaximal heart rates and body composition of college-aged women. Sixteen women exercised three times per week for approximately 45 minutes per session at 75-85% of their heart rate reserve. VO2max was measured by indirect calorimetry using a treadmill protocol. Submaximal heart rates were measured by electrocardiography, and body fat was assessed by hydrostatic weight. All testing was conducted within one week pre- and posttraining. Training sessions consisted of a 5-10 minute warm up, 30-35 minute low impact aerobic dance segment and a 5 minute cool down. Posttest results revealed a small (7%), but significant increase in VO2max (pre: 38.3 ml/kg/min; post: 41.3 ml/kg/min, X +/- SD, p less than 0.05). Submaximal heart rates at minutes 2-3, 3-4 and 4-5 of the graded exercise test decreased significantly. Body fat decreased from 25 +/- 6.8% to 21 +/- 6.3% (p less than 0.01) with no posttraining change in body weight. It was concluded that low impact aerobic dance is as effective as other endurance training regimens in improving cardiovascular fitness and decreasing body fat. |
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Authors:
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P McCord; J Nichols; P Patterson |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness Volume: 29 ISSN: 0022-4707 ISO Abbreviation: J Sports Med Phys Fitness Publication Date: 1989 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-01-25 Completed Date: 1990-01-25 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376337 Medline TA: J Sports Med Phys Fitness Country: ITALY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 184-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adipose Tissue
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metabolism Adolescent Adult Body Composition* Dancing* Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Heart Rate* Humans Oxygen Consumption Physical Education and Training* |
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