This study investigates the effectiveness of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), specifically for Tabata, combined with smart monitoring devices on adult dancesport practitioners' physical fitness and performance. The primary objective was to assess the impact of these interventions on key physical parameters and overall performance. Forty participants were divided into two groups: an experimental group (n=20) that engaged in Tabata training three times a week while using smart devices to monitor their activity, and a control group (n=20) that continued with their regular training routines. The experimental group showed significant improvements in aerobic and anaerobic capacity, agility, and overall motor performance throughout the study. These enhancements were measured using standardized physical assessments and the Mann-Whitney non-parametric test, confirming statistically significant progress in the experimental group compared to the control group. Integrating smart devices was crucial in maintaining and enhancing participant motivation, providing real-time feedback, facilitating goal-setting, and allowing for progress tracking, contributing to increased responsibility and engagement in physical activity. Participant feedback highlighted the motivational benefits of smart technology, consistent with existing literature. The immediate performance data and synchronization with fitness apps enhanced the training experience, promoting continuous improvement and long-term commitment. The findings indicate that combining Tabata training with smart monitoring devices effectively improves the physical and technical performance of adult dancesport practitioners. This dual approach enhances physical conditioning and also ensures training relevance to the specific demands of dancesport, maintaining both aesthetic and functional performance aspects. In conclusion, using HIIT, specifically Tabata, alongside smart devices, offers a powerful methodology for optimizing dancers' physical preparation. Future research should investigate the long-term impacts of these training programs, integrate different forms of HIIT, and include a broader participant demographic to validate and expand these findings.

Background: Dance sport has evolved into a highly demanding discipline, marked by increasing technical complexity and higher performance standards that require the development of both technical and physical capacities. Despite this progress, the role of physical training remains insufficiently emphasized in both research and coaching practice. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of dance sport specialists regarding the importance, structure, and role of physical training within the overall training process. Results: A cross-sectional survey design was used, based on a structured questionnaire with eight items and Likert-type response scales, administered to 20 dance sport coaches. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. The findings showed that, although most specialists acknowledge the importance of physical training, its systematic planning and implementation remain inconsistent, which highlights a gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The motor capacities considered most relevant were coordination, rhythm, balance, and spatial-temporal orientation, while endurance-related capacities were considered less important. Conclusions: The results highlight the need for structured and evidence-based physical training programs adapted to the specific demands of dance sport, in order to optimize performance and support a balanced development of motor skills.