Mueller D, Redkva PE, Fernando de Borba E, Barbosa SC, Krause MP, Gregorio da Silva S. Effect of mat vs.
apparatus pilates training on the functional capacity of elderly women.
J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020;
25:80-86. [PMID:
33714516 DOI:
10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.11.012]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
It is well known that physical exercise improves functional capacity (FC), promoting healthy aging. The Pilates method (PM) is an example of well-accepted physical exercise by the elderly and has been reported in studies to be beneficial for this population. However, it is not yet known whether there is a difference between the practice of mat and apparatus PM. The goal of this study was to compare the effect of mat versus apparatus Pilates training on functional capacity in elderly women.
METHOD
48 active elderly women (65.15 ± 3.0 years old), independent or partially independent in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), who had never practiced Pilates, were separated into three groups in a random order through a draw: Mat Group (MG = 15), Apparatus Group (AG = 16) and Control Group (CG = 17). Pilates training sessions were applied to MG and AG for 8 weeks, with two weekly sessions of 50 min. The FC of the three groups was evaluated by the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) battery, pre and post intervention.
RESULTS
There were improvements in lower and upper limb strength, aerobic endurance, lower and upper limb flexibility, and agility after the intervention in both groups, showing no significant differences when compared to mat and apparatus Pilates training (<0,05).
CONCLUSION
The mat and apparatus Pilates training provide significant and similar improvements in the functional capacity of elderly women.
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