| Eight-week traditional mat Pilates training-program effects on adult fitness characteristics. | |
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PMID: 19791643 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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We investigated responses of adult, novice practitioners (n = 9) to an 8-week traditional mat Pilates program (P) that met 1 hr/day three times/week. Classes consisted primarily of beginner and intermediate level exercises. Compared to an active control group (C; n = 13) that showed no improvements, those in P significantly (p < .05) improved relative body fat (-1.2% BF), sit-and-reach (+7.5 cm), shoulder reach (+6.9 cm), curl-up (+14 reps), and low back extension (+7 reps) scores, as well as circumferences at the waist (-2.7 cm), chest (-1.7 cm), and arm (-0.5 cm). Baseline differences were noted only for curl-ups and low back extensions, with P being lower than C Body composition, muscular endurance, and flexibility significantly improved after 8 weeks of traditional mat Pilates. |
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Authors:
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Kate Rogers; Ann L Gibson |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Research quarterly for exercise and sport Volume: 80 ISSN: 0270-1367 ISO Abbreviation: Res Q Exerc Sport Publication Date: 2009 Sep |
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Created Date: 2009-10-01 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8006373 Medline TA: Res Q Exerc Sport Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 569-74 Citation Subset: IM |
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Wellness Center, University of Miami, USA. |
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