Absolute and relative intensities of solo, free-form dancing in adults: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Engaging in dance of various styles confers health benefits among adults; however, additional studies on free-form dancing are needed to quantify its intensity and advance research on dance and health. This study characterized the absolute and relative physical activity (PA) intensities of solo, free-form dancing at self-determined moderate and vigorous intensities in adults.

Method

Participants (N = 48) ages 18 to 83 years old, with 0 to 56 years of dance training experience, engaged in 5-minute free-form dance bouts at respectively self-determined moderate and vigorous intensities, both with and without music. Absolute intensity was measured during bouts using indirect calorimetry (metabolic equivalents; METs = [Formula: see text]O2 ml·kg-1·min-1/3.5). Relative

SUBMITTER: McCullough AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11573202 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature