The impact of an 8-week Pilates-based physical training program on functional mobility: data from a septuagenarian group

Abstract Study aim : This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a Pilates-based training program on functional mobility and strength in community-dwelling adults over 70 years old. Material methods Twenty elderly subjects were recruited randomly assigned control (C = 10) or Pilates (PT groups for 8 weeks (2 times/week). Anthropometric, strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, mobility, static dynamic balance parameters assessed before after intervention. Results The PT group had higher values lower limb (p 0.013 d 0.56) 6-minute walking test distance 0.04; 0.45) than C group. also differences one leg stance duration decrease Timed Up Go test. We observed positive correlation between muscle fitness < 0.01, r 0.62), stance, eyes closed, right left 0.04, 0.45; p 0.05, 0.45, respectively). Conclusions Eight physical induced improvements skeletal septuagenarians.