The Effect of Pilates Training on Body Composition, Lipid Profile, and Serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Levels in Inactive Overweight Women

Background: The increasing prevalence of overweight and related diseases has gained more scientific attention. Overweight obesity are known as a threat to health, low serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels is associated with obesity. Objectives: Therefore, we examined the effect Pilates training on body composition, lipid profile, in inactive women. Methods: In this clinical study, 28 women were randomly divided into group (n = 14) control 14). was performed three 60-min sessions during 12 weeks. two stages, blood samples collected 48 hours before after last protocol exercise session. During weeks, had no training. For analyzing within- between-group changes, paired t-test ANCOVA significant level P < 0.05 used, respectively. Results: After weeks compared group, there decrease mass index (P 0.005), cholesterol 0.001) triglyceride values, while high-density lipoprotein 0.028) increased significantly. However, change observed low-density 0.435). Conclusions: According results, it can be indicated that have improved levels, changed anthropometry, profile