The influence of low-impact dance intervention on bone metabolism, cognition, and function fitness of old women

ABSTRACT

This study examined the low-impact dance intervention on the markers of bone metabolism, cognitive function, and functional fitness of postmenopausal women. Senior women were randomized into low-impact dance (LG) or control group (CG). Three dance sessions weekly were scheduled in the LG for 16 weeks. The markers of bone metabolism, bone composition, Stroop test, and functional fitness were assessed at pre- and post-intervention. The marker of bone formation, some of cognitive function and functional fitness were improved in the LG. The low-impact dance intervention benefited the marker of bone formation, parts of cognitive function and functional fitness.

KEYWORDS:

• Weight-bearing exercise
• bone mineral density
• lean body mass

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.