Pole Dancing for Fitness: The Physiological and Metabolic Demand of a 60-Minute Class

• Joanna C. Nicholas ^[1] ; Kirsty A. McDonald ^[1] ; Peter Peeling ; Ben Jackson ; James A. Dimmock ; Jacqueline A. Alderson ; Cyril J. Donnelly
  1. [1] University of Western Australia

     University of Western Australia

     Australia

     
• Localización: Journal of strength and conditioning research: the research journal of the NSCA, ISSN 1064-8011, Vol. 33, Nº. 10, 2019, págs. 2704-2710
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Little is understood about the acute physiological or metabolic demand of pole dancing classes. As such, the aims of this study were to quantify the demands of a standardized recreational pole dancing class, classifying outcomes according to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise-intensity guidelines, and to explore differences in physiological and metabolic measures between skill- and routine-based class components. Fourteen advanced-level amateur female pole dancers completed three 60-minute standardized pole dancing classes. In one class, participants were fitted with a portable metabolic analysis unit. Overall, classes were performed at a mean VO2 of 16.0 ml[middle dot]kg-1[middle dot]min-1, total energy cost (EC) of 281.6 kcal (4.7 kcal[middle dot]min-1), metabolic equivalent (METs) of 4.6, heart rate of 131 b[middle dot]min-1, rate of perceived exertion (RPE) of 6.3/10, and blood lactate of 3.1 mM. When comparing skill- and routine-based components of the class, EC per minute (4.4 vs. 5.3 kcal[middle dot]min-1), peak VO2 (21.5 vs. 29.6 ml[middle dot]kg-1[middle dot]min-1), METs (4.3 vs. 5.2), and RPE (7.2 vs. 8.4) were all greater in the routine-based component (p < 0.01), indicating that classes with an increased focus on routine-based training, as compared to skill-based training, may benefit those seeking to exercise at a higher intensity level, resulting in greater caloric expenditure. In accordance with ASCM guidelines, an advanced-level 60-minute pole dancing class can be classified as a moderate-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise; when completed for >=30 minutes, >=5 days per week (total >=150 minutes) satisfies the recommended level of exercise for improved health and cardiorespiratory fitness.