Effects of an eleven-week Pilates exercise program on progressive-speeed walking capacity in sedentary young women: a pilot study
Journal Title: Human Movement - Year 2016, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Purpose. To assess the effects of an 11-week Pilates exercise program on the functional capacity of young sedentary women. Methods. Ten subjects underwent the shuttle walking test. A portable metabolic system was used during the shuttle walking test to measure the maximum heart rate and VO2 max. The heart rate recovery and the predicted maximal heart rate were also assessed. Results. The findings showed increased walking distance, maximum heart rate and heart rate recovery after completing the protocol. The peak of VO2 was not significantly different but showed a tendency to increase, being significantly correlated with the covered distance. Conclusions. The current results suggest that Pilates exercises significantly improve walking functional capacity.
Authors and Affiliations
Alan Queiroz Rodrigues, Fabio Mendonca Martins, Alexandre Carvalho Barbosa, Pedro Scheidt Figueiredo, Marcia Oliveira Lima, Edgar Ramos Vieira
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