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- Abstract:
- The purpose of this study is to examine changes in body composition, flexibility and muscular endurance to determine if there are significant training adaptations after performing mat Pilates. Twenty-two adults (20 women, 2 men) from the University of Miami volunteered to participate. The Pilates group (8 women, 1 man) was recruited from the students enrolled in mat Pilates class at the beginning of the semester. Thirteen healthy adults (12 women, 1 man) were recruited via word-of mouth to serve as a control group. All participants gave written informed consent and underwent the same battery of assessments of body weight, circumference, skinfold thickness, flexibility and muscular endurance assessments before and after the 8-week Pilates class. The Pilates classes were performed 3 days/week for one hour and consisted of all beginner and intermediate exercises and progressed to a few advanced exercises over 8 weeks. Results revealed a significant main effect for time (pre vs. post) for %BF, sit-and-reach, shoulder reach, curl-ups and low back extensions (p < .05). There was a significant main effect for group (Pilates vs. control) for low back extensions (F(l,20) = 4.66,p = .043). Significant interaction effects were noted for sum of skinfolds, sit-and-reach, shoulder reach, curl ups, and low back extensions (p < .05). Therefore, it is suggested that 8 weeks of mat Pilates can improve body composition, flexibility of the upper and lower body as well as muscular endurance of the abdomen and lower back.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2005.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 97-98).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Kate Rogers. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RA781.4.R64 2005_RogersKate ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RA781.4.R64 2005 ( lcc )
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