A comparison of the energy requirements of selected dance programs
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1985
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Journal Article
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ENERGY-METABOLISM; AEROBIC-DANCE; AEROBIC-METABOLISM; COMPARATIVE-STUDY; DANCE; TRAINING-LOAD; PHYSICAL-FITNESS; REVIEW
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No discipline assigned
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English
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PUB ID:
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103-366-910
(Last edited on
2002/02/27 18:44:58 US/Mountain)
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ABSTRACT:
This article summarizes the current research investigating the energy costs of various aerobic dance programs and compares the energy cost of aerobic dance with other aerobic activities and selected modes of dance. Findings indicate that cardiovascular (CV) fitness can be enhanced by dance programs involving a training intensity of at least 60 percent of maximum heart rate, a minimum duration of 15 minutes and a frequency of at least 3 times per week. The CV fitness of sedentary individuals can be enhanced by aerobic dance programs but it is unlikely to be of sufficient intensity to maintain the level of fitness attained by highly training individuals. Comparison of the various modes of dance revealed that only disco dance involved an intensity of sufficient magnitude to elicit a CV training effect. Recommendations pertaining to the design of programs aimed at promoting CV fitness are provided.
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