health fitness
Conditions
Interventions
Control group:No intervention
morning exercise group:Performing square dance in the morning
evening exercise group:Performing square dance in the evening
Sponsors
Shanghai University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Aged 60 and above, in good health and able to walk independently; (2) No major cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease or orthopedic disease affecting exercise; (3) Did not participate in regular physical exercise in the past six months (less than 30 minutes of exercise three times a week); (4) No medications that may affect metabolism or the cardiovascular system.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Had a serious illness or physical disability (such as stroke, severe osteoporosis, etc.) that prevents them from participating in square dancing; (2) Had surgery or major medical treatment in the past three months; (3) had severe hypertension or cardiovascular disease and are unable to safely participate in moderate-intensity exercise; (4) Sleep disorder or circadian rhythm disorder, unable to do morning or evening exercise according to the study plan.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| muscular strength and endurance;cardiorespiratory fitness;flexibility;balance;blood lipids;fasting blood glucose; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactZhihai Jin
Shanghai University
Outcome results
None listed