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Vol. 44. Issue 163.
Pages 119-126 (July - September 2009)
Vol. 44. Issue 163.
Pages 119-126 (July - September 2009)
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Effects of training through aerobic dance with bank to increase the capacity to generate strength in healthy middle-aged women
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Introduction and Aims: The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of 8-weeks of systematic aerobic dance with bank practice on lower limbs force generation capacity in middle-aged women.Methods: Thirty women with age ranged between 46-64-years old were selected. This sample was divided into an experimental (n = 15) and a control (n = 15) group. The experimental group participated in aerobic dance with bank sessions of 60 min duration, three times per week during 8-weeks. The control group was instructed to continue their habitual diet and physical activity.Results: After the period of training, the experimental group — with respect to the control group — enhanced significantly its performance in vertical jump and in the "Up and Go" test a 24.6 and a 19.8 %, respectively. Moreover, the maximum isokinetic knee extension peak torque at the angular velocity of 180°/s increased significantly in the experimental group with respect to the control group during the post-test.Conclusions: The results of the present study showed that the systemic practice of ADB during a period of 8-wks in middle-aged women enhance the dynamic strength of the lower limbs.