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ArticlePeerJ2024

Effects of weight-bearing dance aerobics on lower limb muscle morphology, strength and functional fitness in older women.

Xiaoying Peng, Tang Zhou, Hua Wu, Yiyan Li, Jiajia Liu, Huan Huang, Changshuang He, Shaoyu Guo, Muyang Huan, Lei Shi and 2 more

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12 authors.

Xiaoying Peng *School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Tang Zhou *Pinghu Normal University, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China.
Hua WuRehabilitation Medicine Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China.
Yiyan LiShenzhen Longhua School Affiliated to East China Normal University, Shenzhen, China.
Jiajia LiuSchool of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Huan HuangSchool of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Changshuang HeSchool of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0753-5548
Shaoyu GuoSchool of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Muyang HuanSchool of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Lei ShiSchool of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Peijie ChenSchool of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Minghui QuanSchool of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-4016-1322

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of ChinaThe National Social Science Fund of ChinaZhejiang medicine and health science and technology plan
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the effects of 12-week weight-bearing dance aerobics (WBDA) on muscle morphology, strength and functional fitness in older women. Methods: This controlled study recruited 37 female participants (66.31y ± 3.83) and divided them into intervention and control groups according to willingness. The intervention group received 90-min WBDA thrice a week for 12 weeks, while the control group maintained normal activities. The groups were then compared by measuring muscle thickness, fiber length and pennation angle by ultrasound, muscle strength using an isokinetic multi-joint module and functional fitness, such as 2-min step test, 30-s chair stand, chair sit-and-reach, TUG and single-legged closed-eyed standing test. The morphology, strength, and functional fitness were compared using ANCOVA or Mann-Whitney U test to study the effects of 12 weeks WBDA. Results: Among all recruited participants, 33 completed all tests. After 12 weeks, the thickness of the vastus intermedius ( Conclusion: The study concluded that compared to the non-exercising control group, 12-week WBDA was shown to thicken vastus intermedius, increase muscle strength, and improve physical function in older women. In addition, this study provides a reference exercise program for older women.

Indexed as

DancingMuscle StrengthWeight-BearingAgedExerciseFemaleHumansLower ExtremityMiddle AgedMuscle, SkeletalPhysical FitnessQuadriceps MuscleDance aerobicsFunctional fitnessMuscle lossWeight-bearing exercise

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PMID38952989
PMCPMC11216199

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