Dance Classes May Peak in Benefit at Just 20 Minutes for Older Adults
This review suggests short dance sessions may support physical function in older adults.
In healthy adults over 60, dance programs led to medium-to-large improvements in physical function across 24 studies. The sweet spot for benefits appeared to be around age 70-75, and surprisingly, sessions of about 20 minutes showed the strongest effects. Longer sessions actually showed declining returns. An 8-week program was enough to see meaningful gains, and community-dwelling adults benefited more than nursing home residents.
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