Samba fitness efficacy research based on analysis of body compositions changes

Zhanjun Yang

Abstract

This research tests body shape, heart rate, body composition, lung capacity, VO2max (relative value of maximum oxygen uptake),MVV(largest pulmonary ventilation volume) of 40 female college-age students that take dance training mainly through experimental measurement method and logical analysis method, and makes contrastive analysis of testing results before and after training. The conclusion is that long-term Samba training has significant influence on college student’s body shape, body composition, heart and lung functions and so on each index, it can better body shape, reduce body fat percentage and strengthen heart and lung functions. That proofs the efficiency of Samba training to health.