Article Creative Dance Improves Physical Fitness and Life Satisfaction in Older Women

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of creative dance on physical fitness and life satisfaction in older women. Methods: A total of 57 women (65–80 years old) were randomized to either an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group participated in a supervised creative dance program for 24 weeks. Physical fitness (strength, aerobic endurance, flexibility, motor ability/dynamic balance, and body composition) and life satisfaction were assessed pre- and posttreat-ment (at 12 and 24 weeks) by the Senior Fitness Test and the Life Satisfaction scale, respectively. Results: After the intervention, the experimental group had better physical fitness and life satisfaction when compared with th