Impact of Dance-Based Interventions on Respiratory Health and Anthropometric Parameters in Healthy Adults

The study examined the impact of dancing exercise on pulmonary function and anthropometric parameters in 40 male and female adults. Participants were divided into pre-dancing and post-dancing groups. The study found that after 4 weeks of exercise, both genders experienced improved pulmonary function and anthropometric parameters (p < 0.05). After post-dancing exercise, male adults had a significant increase in FEV1 (5.5 {plus minus} 1.9%) and FVC (5.2 {plus minus} 1.7%), compared to pre-dancing exercise levels (FEV1 3.5 {plus minus} 0.2%, FVC 3.3 {plus minus} 0.5%). Female adults had an increase in FVC (4.3 {plus minus} 2.1%) and PEF (9.2 {plus minus} 1.9%) compared to pre-exercise levels (FVC 2.9 {plus minus} 2.1%, PEF 7.6 {plus minus} 0.8%). After dancing exercise, male adults had a decrease in weight (62 {plus minus} 0.6 kg) and BMI (22 {plus minus} 0.9 kg/m2) when compared to pre-dancing exercise. Female adults experienced a decrease in weight (54 {plus minus} 0.8 kg) and BMI (25 {plus minus} 0.6 kg/m2) when compared to pre-exercise measurements of (60 {plus minus} 0.7 kg) and BMI (21 {plus minus} 0.9 kg/m2). Dancing exercises led to improved anthropometric parameters for both male and female adults. A Pearson correlation analysis showed a significant, positive correlation between BMI and the ratio of FEVI to FVC for both genders (p<0.05 & p<0.01). Dancing significantly improves oxygen saturation levels in both male and female participants, indicating that physical activity enhances respiratory efficiency and oxygen delivery. The study reveals that dancing exercise improved pulmonary function in healthy adults, with significant improvements in BMI and respiratory measures, suggesting its potential for optimizing pulmonary function.