Is dancing an effective intervention for fat loss? A systematic review and meta-analysis of dance interventions on body composition.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The systematic review aimed to review the research on the effects of dance interventions, relative to normal lifestyles, on body composition in people with overweight and obesity.

Methods

7 databases were searched from their inception to 3 July 2023 for studies with dance interventions and normal lifestyles groups. Only studies investigating dance interventions in people with overweight and obesity(body mass index (BMI)>24kg/m2 and percent fat mass (Fat(%)) abnormal(male>20%, female>25%)) were included in the meta-analysis. There were no restrictions on dance forms.

Results

654 studies were identified from the databases, and 10 studies were evaluated to be eligible. The meta-analysis revealed that compared to normal lifestyles dance had meaningful improvemen

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10793915 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature