Effects of ballet versus weight-bearing exercise on body composition, physical fitness, and isokinetic muscle function in obese women
Yu-Mi Kim, Yeong-Jik Kim, Chan-Gyun Oh, Tae-Beom Seo, Young-Pyo Kim · 2026
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Yu-Mi Kim and colleagues compare ballet training with weight-bearing exercise in a 2026 trial with women who have obesity. Twenty-three women were split into a control group of 7, a ballet group of 10, and a weight-bearing group of 6. Both training groups met for 60 minutes three times a week, with effort rising over time.
Only the ballet group lost clear amounts of weight and body fat, while muscle mass stayed steady in all groups. Both training groups gained back strength, flexibility, and left-side balance. Ballet alone also lifted sit-up results and right-side balance. Knee strength and stamina improved in both groups at the two test speeds used. The authors suggest ballet can match standard training for leg function.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Yu-Mi Kim, Yeong-Jik Kim, Chan-Gyun Oh, Tae-Beom Seo, Young-Pyo Kim |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 28390 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |