The Energy Expenditure of Ballroon Dance

Lankford, David E.; Sterling, Stacey; Lee, Lloyd; Zollinger, Korissa; King, J. E.; Heil, Daniel P.

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“…A recent multidisciplinary roundtable concluded that aerobic training as form of endurance training, a combination of aerobic and resistance training, was safe and recommended for cancer survivors [37]. Lankford and colleagues found that the intensity of recreational ballroom dance can be used to meet the physical activity requirements of the ACSM guidelines for improving cardiorespiratory fitness and management of chronic diseases [40]. Ballroom dance training does not only meet the criteria for moderate-vigorous aerobic exercise but seems to be a good choice for long-term compliance of physical activity and participation [40][41][42].…”

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Influence of ballroom dancing on fatigue, body image, self-efficacy, and endurance of cancer patients and their partners

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Physical activity has a high importance for cancer patients. The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of ballroom dancing on fatigue, body image, self-efficacy, and functional exercise capacity for patients with cancer. We collected data among participants of a regular dance training program for cancer patients with a questionnaire including the Body Image Scale (BIS), Brief Fatigue inventory (BFI), Short Scale for Measuring General Self-efficacy Beliefs (ASKU), and the 6-min walking test (6-MWT). 66 participants took part in the study, and among them, 39 participants also engaged in the 6-MWT: dance experience and the weeks of dance training were significantly associated with a higher walking distance in the 6-MWT. Participants with dance experience showed higher self-efficacy scores than participants without. Participants rated the influence of dancing on partnership positively. However, the dance training had no significant effects on fatigue or body image. Ballroom dancing may improve functional exercise capacity, and dance experience may be associated with a high self-efficacy and active lifestyle, which can be beneficial for cancer patients during and after treatment. Further studies are needed to assess the influence of ballroom dancing more deeply on physical activity and fitness and to learn more on impact on the partnership. As ballroom dancing seems to improve physical activity and wellbeing and can promote intimacy between partners, this intervention has the potential to support cancer survivors in various levels.

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Influence of ballroom dancing on fatigue, body image, self-efficacy, and endurance of cancer patients and their partners

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“…The association of energy and metabolic expenditure and cardiovascular response express the importance of dance in the context of preventive health. Lankford et al [2014] using the MET indicator, demonstrated in some Latin dances, the average metabolic demand by MET and verified in Waltz = 5.3, Foxtrot = 5.3, Cha-Cha = 6.4, Swing = 7.1 and recreational ballroom dance 6.9, respectively. In the present study, samba presented 6.3 METs and as above they were classified as moderate to vigorous intensity.…”

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Acute Physiological and Metabolic responses for 40-minutes of Samba Dance

Silva¹,

Duarte²,

Osorio³

et al. 2021

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Dance is an enjoyable health-promoting physical activity that many people worldwide incorporate into their lifestyles today. Therefore, dance improves your heart health, overall muscle strength, balance, and coordination, and reduces depression. We aim to gain insights into the effects of samba dance on the cardiorespiratory and metabolic response during an acute session of this dance style for 40-minutes. The study was carried out on 20 female samba dancers. All of them performed two procedures: (1) a cardiopulmonary exercise test on a treadmill for physical fitness aptitude verification and (2) a 40-minutes of samba dancing monitored by analysis of expired gases. The results were: At peak exercise: oxygen uptake (VO2) =32.7 mL.kg-1.min-1; heart rate (HR) =183 bpm; the pulse of oxygen (PO2) =10.9 mL.HR-1, energy expenditure (EE) = 9.9 kcal.min-1and metabolic equivalent (METs)=13.5.Overall, each session of the dance of 40-minutes was performed at a mean VO2 of 22.8 mL.kg-1.min-1 (70%VO2max), heart rate of 162 bpm (89%HRmax), energy expenditure (EE) of 6.5 kcal.min-1 (66%max), metabolic equivalent (METs) of 6.3 (62%max), and the rate of perceived exertion (RPE) of 11.8/20. In conclusion: The findings of the current investigation might suggest that the moderate and vigorous-intensity of the exercise verified in an acute samba dance session is enough to induce a chronic training effect recommended by the criteria established by the American College of Sports Medicine for improving cardiorespiratory fitness. This information may lead to a better understanding of the energy expenditure of samba dance and add to the compendium of physical activity.

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“…An improved cardiorespiratory function is essential for health and physical fitness. Participating in regular recreational ballroom dance has been demonstrated to positively impact the cardiovascular system by enhancing resting heart rates and improving cardiac responses to exercise [17], and serving as a moderate to vigorous form of activity [17][18][19][20][21]. Considering the physiological benefits and social characteristics, ballroom dance may be attractive for cardiovascular and general health improvements in individuals that struggle to adhere to traditional exercise programs [17].…”

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“…In addition, it was documented that ballroom dance can enhance mood and is enjoyable to participate in [14,[22][23][24]. While typical exercise modalities are less effective in motivating regular exercise, ballroom dance, by its fun, social, and motivating characteristics, could be a form of physical activity with the potential for high compliance among participants [17,18].…”

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Ballroom Dance as a Form of Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review

Wells

Yang

2021

Biomechanics

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Chronic health problems, such as neurological conditions or long-lasting diseases, impair patients’ physical and mental functions with a subsequent reduction in overall quality of life. The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize how ballroom dance is being investigated as a rehabilitative method in individuals with neurological or medical diseases. A systematic literature search was conducted in databases including MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, and PubMed. Of 728 articles located and titles and abstracts screened, 12 studies were included in this review. Study groups included Parkinson’s disease (4 studies), multiple sclerosis (2), spinal cord injury (1), stroke (1), dementia (1), cancer (2), and diabetes (1). Ballroom dances utilized included a combination of smooth and rhythm dances. Results revealed that ballroom dance is effective in improving gait functions, balance, and quality of life among various populations living with chronic neurological or medical conditions. In addition, ballroom dance is safe and associated with a low attrition rate (7.7%). There is increasing evidence to support ballroom dance as a feasible and effective intervention for adults with chronic neurological disorders or medical diseases. Further large-scale, randomized controlled trials are needed to examine the mechanisms, effectiveness, retention, and safety of ballroom dance as a rehabilitative intervention.

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The Energy Expenditure of Ballroon Dance

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Influence of ballroom dancing on fatigue, body image, self-efficacy, and endurance of cancer patients and their partners

Influence of ballroom dancing on fatigue, body image, self-efficacy, and endurance of cancer patients and their partners

Acute Physiological and Metabolic responses for 40-minutes of Samba Dance

Ballroom Dance as a Form of Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review

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