Effect of Pilates training on respiration, joints mobility, and muscle strength in healthy middle-aged women with sedentary occupations

Background: Pilates training has proven to be an effective method of mental and physical conditioning in rehabilitation, it become increasingly popular within the general fitness community. Objective: This study aimed determine effect practice on respiratory system, joint mobility, muscle strength healthy middle-aged women with sedentary occupation. Methods: Thirty-two (age 45.4 ± 2.3 years, range 40-49 years; body mass 73.5 1.5 kg; height 1.70 0.03 m) were recruited randomised into experimental (n = 18) control 14) groups. The group participated a 12-week series 1-hour workouts (beginner level) three times per week. Results: After intervention, revealed significant positive changes vital capacity test (p .05), Stange .001), Gencha .001). Respiratory rate index improved slightly. All mobility variables participants showed differences compared baseline data < .05). most improvements observed shoulder girdle during flexion .003), abdominal .041), endurance .003 .034). No group. Conclusions: results confirmed that week is improving parameters girdle, endurance, hip