Lights out, let ’s dance! An investigation into participation in No Lights, No Lycra and its association with health and wellbeing

ConclusionNo Lights, No Lycra attracts adult women, rather than the typical dance participants – children; These women did not meet physical activity guidelines and typically had low levels of engagement in organized physical activity. Participation in No Lights, No Lycra, shows promise to increase women’s physical activity. This study into No Lights, No Lycra demonstrates how dance can b e modified to engage a relatively inactive portion of the community. More should be done to understand how modifications to organized sport and physical activities can motivate and maintain engagement of typically inactive people.

Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - July 25, 2019 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research