The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Physical Health Outcomes Compared to Other Forms of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Alycia Fong YanStephen CobleyCliffton ChanEvangelos PappasLeslie L NicholsonRachel E WardRoslyn E MurdochYu GuBronwyn L TrevorAmy Jo VassalloMichael A WewegeClaire E Hiller

Published in: Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) (2018)

Undertaking structured dance of any genre is equally and occasionally more effective than other types of structured exercise for improving a range of health outcome measures. Health practitioners can recommend structured dance as a safe and effective exercise alternative.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
healthcare
public health
high intensity
randomized controlled trial
health information
systematic review
primary care
body mass index
resistance training
sleep quality
body composition