A comparison of the training responses to aerobic dance and jogging in college females.

摘要: The purpose of this study was to compare the physiological alterations that occur in college females as a result 7-wk jogging and aerobic dance-training program. Forty-six subjects (18-29 yr) volunteered participate included 15 dancers, 19 joggers, 12 controls. All were given pre- post-VO2max treadmill test. joggers dancers trained 4 d/wk, 30 min/d for 7 wk at an intensity represented approximately 83 84% their initial maximal heart rates, respectively. Both experimental groups significantly (P less than 0.05) increased VO2max, VEmax, running times decreased rates training. control group showed no significant greater changes any variables measured. It concluded both dance equally effective exercise modalities improving cardiorespiratory endurance when performed similar intensities, frequencies, durations.