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Is dancing an effective intervention for fat loss? A systematic review and meta-analysis of dance interventions on body composition

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  • Yaya Zhang
  • Zhicheng Guo
  • Yin Liu
  • Yongxu Zhou
  • Longjun Jing

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Objective: The systematic review aimed to review the research on the effects of dance interventions, relative to normal lifestyles, on body composition in people with overweight and obesity. Methods: 7 databases were searched from their inception to 3 July 2023 for studies with dance interventions and normal lifestyles groups. Only studies investigating dance interventions in people with overweight and obesity(body mass index (BMI)>24kg/m2 and percent fat mass (Fat(%)) abnormal(male>20%, female>25%)) were included in the meta-analysis. There were no restrictions on dance forms. Results: 654 studies were identified from the databases, and 10 studies were evaluated to be eligible. The meta-analysis revealed that compared to normal lifestyles dance had meaningful improvements in body mass(BM), BMI, waist circumference(WC), Fat(%), and fat mass(Fat(kg)). No significant differences were found in the waist-to-hip ratio(WHR). Conclusions: Dance is effective on fat loss in people with overweight and obesity, and has a significant improvement on body composition and morphology. For its high efficiency and greater sense of enjoyment, dance can be a beneficial exercise intervention for fat loss.

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  • Yaya Zhang & Zhicheng Guo & Yin Liu & Yongxu Zhou & Longjun Jing, 2024. "Is dancing an effective intervention for fat loss? A systematic review and meta-analysis of dance interventions on body composition," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(1), pages 1-15, January.
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    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296089
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