doi no.: 05-2016-44975451, DOI Link :: http://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2017-72273771/

Dr.Ranjeet Singh Sandhu¹

Affiliations:

¹ Assistant professor, Department of Physical Education, Hindu College, Amritsar, INDIA

ABSTRACT

Bhangra is an excellent alternative exercise for improving health related physical fitness elements. Bhangra performance requires support from enhanced physiological requirements necessary for dancers including cardiovascular fitness, muscle flexibility, muscular strength/power. A reduction in muscular strength associate with injury risk and many dancers succumb to problems such as the overtraining syndrome. Improvement in lower body muscular strength appears to have positive effects on aspects of dance performance and injury prevention. The qualities and benefits offered by Bhangra depend on the Bhangra forms concerned but as a general rule, it improves physical health by developing strength, suppleness, coordination and balance in varying amounts. This literature study showed differences in fitness levels exist between in different Bhangra forms but also in levels of Bhangra performer. As in most sports, dancing is a demanding exercise form for all styles dancers, taxing both aerobic and anaerobic processes and develops high levels of muscle tension. Joint mobility and body composition are also important parts of dance fitness. Bhangra training consists of technique and style training with an aim to increase the skill level of dancers. Furthermore, it needs more investigation whether improved physical fitness has positive effect on dance performance.

Keywords: Bhangra, aerobic/anaerobic fitness, strength, flexibility, body composition.

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