Pilates-mat training and detraining: Effects on body composition and physical fitness in pilates-trained women.

Introduction: Pilates-mat is an effective training method to enhance several physiological and fitness parameters, although the effects of pilates-mat detraining on body composition and physical fitness remains largely unknown. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of pilates-mat training and detraining on body composition and physical fitness in pilates-trained females.

Methods: Twenty females (age: 45.