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A cross-over design was utilized. The between groups comparison showed large improvements in strength and agility; a moderate effect in cardiorespiratory endurance; and low or minimal effects in flexibility and balance. The within groups comparison showed large improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance, agility, and balance; and minimal effects in flexibility and strength. Results appear to indicate a trend of CLD being an alternative mode to achieving functional fitness in the elderly cohort.","abstract_html":"Exercise is an effective tool for combating the deteriorating effects of aging. Exercise can improve functional fitness and thus quality of life in the elderly. To determine whether country-line dancing (CLD) improves functional fitness in older adults, seventeen subjects ages 59 and above performed six weeks of CLD. A variety of dances were performed for one-hour classes two times per week. Cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, flexibility, agility, and balance were assessed. A cross-over design was utilized. The between groups comparison showed large improvements in strength and agility; a moderate effect in cardiorespiratory endurance; and low or minimal effects in flexibility and balance. The within groups comparison showed large improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance, agility, and balance; and minimal effects in flexibility and strength. 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Exercise can improve functional fitness and thus quality of life in the elderly. To determine whether country-line dancing (CLD) improves functional fitness in older adults, seventeen subjects ages 59 and above performed six weeks of CLD. A variety of dances were performed for one-hour classes two times per week. Cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, flexibility, agility, and balance were assessed. A cross-over design was utilized. The between groups comparison showed large improvements in strength and agility; a moderate effect in cardiorespiratory endurance; and low or minimal effects in flexibility and balance. The within groups comparison showed large improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance, agility, and balance; and minimal effects in flexibility and strength. 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The between groups comparison showed large improvements in strength and agility; a moderate effect in cardiorespiratory endurance; and low or minimal effects in flexibility and balance. The within groups comparison showed large improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance, agility, and balance; and minimal effects in flexibility and strength. 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