Background: The objective of this systematic review was to determine the efficacy of the mat Pilates method on body composition in healthy adult subjects compared with traditional exercise or control condition models.
Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis.
Data Sources: MEDLINE, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, PEDro, SciELO, CINAHAL, and the Cochrane Library.
Results: A total of 10 eligible studies were selected for revision. The findings of this review demonstrated that the mat Pilates method was not more effective than the traditional exercise or control condition models for the analyzed variables (body mass index, lean mass, body fat percentage, and abdominal circumference). Moreover, in the exploratory analysis with older people, adults, and overweight/obese individuals, the mat Pilates method was also not superior for the analyzed outcomes.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that the mat Pilates method is no better than the control condition or other types of training to reduce body composition.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2019-0171 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Is Mat pilates effective in lower limb strength and hand grip strength of people with Parkinson's? A randomized clinical trial with follow-up.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
March 2025
Santa Catarina State University, College of Health and Sport Science - Cefid Leisure and Physical Activity Research Laboratory, Brazil.
Introduction: Parkinson's disease can contribute to the loss of muscle strength, and physical exercise such as Mat Pilates can be effective in improving this, core stability, flexibility, and muscle control.
Objective: To analyze the effects of a 12-week intervention with Mat Pilates in the short and long term, on lower limb and hand grip strength in people with Parkinson's.
Methods: The study included 23 people (61.
Pilates increases resistance performance in young volleyball players.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
October 2024
Department of Applied Physical Therapy, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Brazil. Electronic address:
Introduction: The aim of this work was to determine whether the Pilates method could promote changes in the activation and performance of core muscles in young volleyball players.
Method: Sixteen athletes (16.00 ± 1.
Yoga & Pilates for those with chronic pain: A pilot study among women in substance use rehabilitation.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
October 2024
Department of Internal Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, USA. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- - The study explored the effects of yoga and Pilates on pain and mood among women with chronic pain in a substance use treatment facility, highlighting the connection between chronic pain and substance use disorders.
- - Conducted over a year, the research found that while pain management was not the primary benefit, participants experienced a slight decrease in pain and significant improvements in mood and anxiety levels.
- - The results suggest that engaging in yoga and stretching might be more beneficial for mood improvement and pain relief than other exercise types, indicating the need for further research on relapse prevention in this population.
Online and Face-to-Face Mat Pilates Training for Long COVID-19 Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Health Outcomes.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
October 2024
Exercise, Women and Cardiometabolic Health Research Group, Faculty of Physical Education and Physical Therapy, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-678, MG, Brazil.
This study investigated the impacts of online and face-to-face Mat Pilates training in adults with persistent symptoms of long COVID on health outcomes. Forty-nine patients (52 ± 5.85 yr.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffectiveness of Pilates compared with home-based exercises in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain: Randomised controlled trial.
Clin Rehabil
November 2024
Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Brasília, Brazil.
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of a Pilates exercise program compared with home-based exercises in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain.
Design: A randomised controlled trial with a six-month follow-up.
Setting: Rehabilitation clinic.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!