The article presents the features of use fitness technology, namely, complexes myofascial release (MFR) and Pilates in training qualified speed skaters transition period, aimed at improving psycho-emotional state athletes terms reactive personal anxiety. As a recovery, comprehensive application technology tools was used - exercises from myofiscial pilates, which were included process during per...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this systematic review was to determine how Pilates exercises have impacted body composition (BC) on selected populations. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was performed using the keywords 'Pilates, body composition, systematic review, literature review, overweight, obesity, healthy weight, underweight' and their combination. RESULTS Seven studies met the i...

OBJECTIVE To verify the effect of Pilates exercises in a child with cerebral palsy (CP) with mild functional impairment. METHODS We evaluated average peak torque of ankle and knee extensors/flexors using a Biodex System, using concentric active-assisted test. We also evaluated amplitude of anterior-posterior and of medial-lateral displacement of the CoP and area of oscillation during quite st...

Background: Disruption of lipid metabolism threatens human life in all countries with different percentages and causes cardiovascular disease. Reducing physical activity and eliminating some of the food medications have exacerbated these complications. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ginger supplementation on the lipid profile and body composition of obese women following...

BACKGROUND Pilates exercise is recommended for people with chronic low back pain (CLBP). In the literature, however, Pilates exercise is described and applied differently to treat people with CLBP. These differences in the definition and application of Pilates exercise make it difficult to evaluate its effectiveness. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to establish consensus regarding the def...

PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to verify the effects of Pilates exercise by observing the impact of 8 weeks of Pilates exercise on lipid metabolism and inflammatory cytokine mRNA expression in female undergraduates in their 20s who had no prior experience in Pilates exercise and had not exercised in the previous 6 months. METHODS There were 18 subjects with no prior experience in Pilate...

Pilates uses a combination of approximately 50 simple, repetitive exercises to create muscular exertion. Advocates of this system of exercise claim that exercises can be adapted to provide either gentle strength training for rehabilitation or a strenuous workout vigorous enough to challenge skilled athletes. The exercises are designed to increase muscle strength and endurance, as well as flexib...

The Pilates Method is a form of somatic education with the potential to cultivate mindfulness – a mental quality associated with overall well-being. However, controlled studies are needed to determine whether changes in mindfulness are specific to the Pilates Method or also result from other forms of exercise. This quasi-experimental study compared Pilates Method mat classes and recreational ex...