title: Physiological aspects of dance.
abstract: Improvement in cardiovascular fitness is related to the mode, frequency, duration, intensity, and rate of progression of exercise. These data suggest that dance as an activity for promoting fitness will improve aerobic and physical working capacity. The commercial classes studied were of short duration and relied on elevated intensity for improvement, whereas the classes for professional dancers were low in intensity and relied on frequency and duration for improvements. Other area studied were body composition and strength.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001823:Body Composition; D003615:Dancing; D005260:Female; D006321:Heart / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D010807:Physical Endurance; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012119:Respiration; D013177:Sports