Kirkendall D T, Calabrese L H
Clin Sports Med. 1983 Nov;2(3):525-37.
Improvement in cardiovascular fitness is related to the mode, frequency, duration, intensity, and rate of progression of exercise. These data suggest that dance as an activity for promoting fitness will improve aerobic and physical working capacity. The commercial classes studied were of short duration and relied on elevated intensity for improvement, whereas the classes for professional dancers were low in intensity and relied on frequency and duration for improvements. Other area studied were body composition and strength.
心血管健康状况的改善与运动的方式、频率、时长、强度及进展速度有关。这些数据表明，舞蹈作为一种促进健康的活动，将提高有氧能力和身体工作能力。所研究的商业舞蹈课程时长较短，依靠提高强度来改善效果，而专业舞者的课程强度较低，依靠频率和时长来改善效果。其他研究领域包括身体成分和力量。
