Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare an interval versus continuous aerobic dance program on selected cardiorespiratory variables. Volunteers were randomly assigned to an interval dance group, a continuous dance group, or control group. Following a graded exercise test on the cycle ergometer, an ANCOVA and post-hoc Sheffee revealed significant improvements in V̇O2max (p < .001), V̇Emax (p < .001) and oxygen pulse (p < .001) in the interval dance group. Both experimental groups showed significant decreases in adiposity (p < .01), and increases in anaerobic threshold (p < .001). It was concluded that interval training may be a more effective substitute than traditional aerobic dance.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 274-279 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 1988 |
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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Perry, A., Mosher, P., La Perriere, A., Roalstad, M., & Ostrovsky, P. (1988). A comparison of training responses to interval versus continuous aerobic dance. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 28(3), 274-279.