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Participants were stratified into four temperature groups (15 \u00b0C, -5 \u00b0C, -10 \u00b0C, -15 \u00b0C; 30 cases in each group) using computer-generated randomization. All participants completed Yangko dance sessions under their assigned temperature conditions. HRV time-domain and frequency-domain indices (SDNN, RMSSD, PNN500, LogLF, LogHF, LF\/HF), sEMG signals of the biceps femoris, rectus femoris, and medial gastrocnemius (RMS, IEMG), and balance parameters (RT, MVL, EPE) were measured using heart rate monitors, surface EMG devices, and a balance testing system. The impacts of different cold environments on cardiovascular and motor functions were analyzed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Compared to 15 \u00b0C, the cold groups (-5 \u00b0C, -10 \u00b0C, -15 \u00b0C) showed significant reductions in SDNN, RMSSD, PNN500, LogLF, and LogHF (P&amp;lt;0.05) after the experiment, while LF\/HF increased significantly (P&amp;lt;0.05). Progressive hypothermia induced dose-dependent decreases in SDNN (15 \u00b0C: 65.4 \u00b1 1.47 vs. -15 \u00b0C: 51.21 \u00b1 13.41, P&amp;lt;0.001) and RMSSD, alongside increased LF\/HF ratios (P&amp;lt;0.05). sEMG analysis demonstrated temperature-dependent neuromuscular adaptations, with -15 \u00b0C exposure eliciting 23.6% RMS elevation but 29.4% IEMG reduction versus controls (P&amp;lt;0.05), indicating enhanced muscle activation but decreased output efficiency. The conclusion of the balance ability test shows that RT is prolonged and DCL is reduced.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Cold environments reduce HRV, increase muscle stiffness, and impair balance in the older adults, significantly raise injury risks during the early exercise phase. Recommendations include adequate warm-up, wearing thermal protective gear, and performing joint mobility exercises to enhance exercise safety in cold conditions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fphys.2026.1785406","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,2]],"date-time":"2026-04-02T04:16:35Z","timestamp":1775103395000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Immediate impacts of low-temperature exposure on cardiac autonomic modulation, neuromuscular efficiency, and postural stability in older adults Yangko dancers \u2013 a randomized controlled trial"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"17","author":[{"given":"Lijuan","family":"Fu","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Human Movement Science, Jilin Sport University","place":["Changchun, Jilin, China"]}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Zhengbin","family":"Li","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Human Movement Science, Jilin Sport University","place":["Changchun, Jilin, China"]}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Na","family":"Liu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Human Movement Science, Jilin Sport University","place":["Changchun, Jilin, China"]}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1965","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,2]]},"reference":[{"key":"B1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","first-page":"402","DOI":"10.1123\/ijspp.2016-0186","article-title":"Recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage: cold-water immersion versus whole-body cryotherapy","volume":"12","author":"Abaidia","year":"2017","journal-title":"Int. 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