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Int J Sports Med 2013; 34(04): 330-335
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1323722
Training & Testing
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Exercise Intensity and Gender Difference of 3 Different Salsa Dancing Conditions

G. P. Emerenziani
1   Department of Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
,
L. Guidetti
1   Department of Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
,
M. C. Gallotta
1   Department of Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
,
E. Franciosi
1   Department of Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
,
C. F. Buzzachera
2   Physical Education, North University of Paraná, Londrina, Brazil
,
C. Baldari
1   Department of Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
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accepted after revision 11 July 2012

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05 October 2012 (online)

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Abstract

The aims of this study were to estimate the difference in exercise intensity (METs), energy cost (EE) and gender difference between a typical salsa lesson (TSL), rueda de casino lesson (RCL), and salsa dancing at a night club (SDN). Subjects performed 1 pre-testing session and 3 testing conditions. During the pre-testing session height, weight and V˙O2max were assessed. During the testing conditions all subjects performed 3 different kinds of salsa dance. Heart rate was assessed during each dance condition. The exercise intensity of the 3 salsa dancing conditions was moderate ranging from 3.9 to 5.5 METs. A significant difference between genders for HRpeak (P=0.01), max%HRR (P=0.006) and mean EE (P=0.02) were observed. Significant gender×condition interactions for HRpeak (P=0.03), mean %HRR (P=0.02), mean METs (P=0.02) and mean EE (P=0.02) were found. In addition, a significant main effect for each condition was found in all variables (P<0.01). Our results showed that the exercise intensities of all 3 salsa dancing conditions were moderate. Findings showed some significant differences in exercise intensity between males and females and within conditions. Salsa dancing could be useful in achieving a significant training effect in people who have a low level of fitness.

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physical activity - well-being - energy cost - gender differences