EFFECTS OF A DANCE SEASON ON THE PHYSIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF COLLEGIATE FEMALE MODERN DANCERS
Journal Title: Medicina Sportiva - Year 2012, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: A collegiate modern dancer is a unique athlete because in addition to the physical demands of dance, she also has the artistic demands of creating and performing for a season of showcases, or in some cases, multiple showcases. In preparing for her dance season in addition to her academic schedule, a collegiate modern dancer’s training includes rigorous daily technique classes and rehearsals which may alter her fitness level across time. Objective: To determine the effects of a dance season on the physiological profile of collegiate female modern dancers. Methods: Eighteen collegiate female modern dancers were measured for relative anaerobic power, fatigue index, upper body and lower body strength, aerobic capacity and body composition at both pre and post dance season. Results: At post season, there were significant improvements in relative anaerobic power (pre 7.43 + 1.01 W/kg, post 8.00 + 0.78 W/kg), body weight (pre 57.80 + 5.10, post 58.72 + 5.08), and body composition (pre 18.60 + 2.03%, post 17.78 + 2.49%), and a significant increase in fatigue index (pre 33.38 + 9.72%, post 38.91 + 7.49%). There were no significant changes in relative upper and lower body strength or aerobic capacity. Conclusions: The demands of a collegiate dance season resulted in improved power and lean mass but greater anaerobic fatigue in these female modern dancers.
Authors and Affiliations
Bethany Martyn-Stevens, Lee Brown, William Beam, Leonard Wiersma
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP74168
- DOI -
- Views 114
- Downloads 0
EFFECTS OF HIGH SPEED RUNNING ON OXIDATIVE STRESS, MUSCLE AND CARDIAC INJURY PARAMETERS
Introduction: Anaerobic exercise may have diverse pathophysiological effects on various organs due to free radical formation.Objective: To assess the effects of sixty meter speed running that was performed for once, on p...
ENERGY EXPENDITURE AND ENJOYMENT OF EXERGAMING: A COMPARISON OF THE NINTENDO WII AND THE GAMERCIZE POWER STEPPER IN YOUNG ADULTS
Objective: To compare Energy Expenditure (EE) and enjoyment responses in sedentary gaming, brisk walking and exergaming using the Nintendo Wii and the Gamercize Power Stepper. Methods: EE, steps taken and enjoyment was a...
THE CONSEQUENCES OF FALLS TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SLEEP DURATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG OLDER INSTITUTIONALIZED ADULTS
Objective: Falls are among “the ‘giants’ of geriatrics”. The aim of the study was to examine the consequences of falls to physical activity (PA), sleep duration and quality of life (QoL) among institutionalized older peo...
EFFECTS OF ORIGINAL PHYSICAL TRAINING PROGRAM ON CHANGES IN BODY COMPOSITION, UPPER LIMB PEAK POWER AND AEROBIC PERFORMANCE OF A MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FIGHTER
Objective: To evaluate the effect of the original 11-week physical training program on the body composition, upper limb power and aerobic performance of a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter.Methods: The study was carried o...
QUANTIFYING ALTITUDE RELATED OXIDATIVE STRESS BY CARBONYL PROTEINS
Introduction: In quantifying altitude related oxidative stress on a molecular level carbonylated proteins show great promise. They have been used as a biological marker to determine oxidative stress in newborns so far....