SynthesisFrontiers in public health2025
Effects of plaza dancing on body composition and cardiopulmonary function in middle-aged and the aged healthy women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Effects of digitalized Tai Chi intervention on muscle function and physical performance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of digital health interventions on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function in older adults with sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Impact of digital health interventions on quality of life and mental health in older adults with chronic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in aging · 2025Pooled it
- Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a culturally adapted cardiovascular dance intervention in Mapuche women with obesity.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background/objectives: Middle-aged and older women aged 45 and above face problems of body composition imbalance and declining cardiopulmonary function due to physiological changes during menopause, while traditional exercise interventions have adaptability deficiencies. Plaza dancing, as a form of collective aerobic dance exercise performed to music in open spaces such as plazas and parks, is characterized by low intensity and ease of learning, and has demonstrated health promotion potential. However, there is a lack of systematic evaluation of its comprehensive effects on body composition and cardiovascular function in middle-aged and older women. This study aims to clarify the effectiveness of plaza dancing on body composition and cardiovascular function in healthy middle-aged and older women through systematic review and meta-analysis, and to explore the dose-response relationship of intervention duration. Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines and Cochrane Collaboration Handbook, we systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP databases (up to July 5, 2025), and included 38 studies meeting the criteria, with 17 studies entering meta-analysis. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (ROB 2.0) was used to assess study quality. Statistical analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.4 and R 4.5.1 to calculate standardized mean differences (SMD) or mean differences (MD). Random-effects models (I Results: Meta-analysis revealed that plaza dancing significantly reduced body weight (SMD = -0.27, 95%CI [-0.46, -0.09], Conclusion: Plaza dancing exerts significant positive effects on body composition and cardiopulmonary function in middle-aged and the aged healthy women, serving as a low-cost, highly accessible health promotion intervention. Future research should conduct large-sample, long-term follow-up studies to optimize intervention protocols and explore underlying mechanisms. Systematic review registration: www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero, identifier CRD420251075375.
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