The Efficacy of Cooper Protocol Dance Aerobics in Causing Physiological Changes in the Endurance Capacity of Middle Aged Women.
Journal Title: International Journal of Basic and Applied Physiology - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Purpose: Critical Training Threshold is an important parameter to consider before engaging in any kind of physical activity. It depends on the frequency, Intensity, type of training and initial fitness level as proposed by Karnoven. The following study analyses the effect of Cooper Protocol formulated Dance Aerobics on fitness parameters of middle aged women. The aim is to see if this Protocol causes physical exertion enough to cross Critical Training Threshold.Procedure: 120 middle aged female volunteers were tested for VO2max, heart rate, BP of which 60 (group I) engaged in regular dance aerobics (Cooper protocol). Findings & Conclusion: The aerobic dancers exhibited lower values of resting HR(z = -4.431) BP(p=0.00746) higher values of VO2max (p = 0.00201). This elucidates the hitherto controversial aerobic dance as an effective fitness activity and proves the efficacy of Cooper Protocol Dance Aerobics, which should be made popular at the aerobic gyms.
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Dr. Pallavi Sawant, Dr. J. V. Gadkari
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