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|a Effects of an 8-week mat Pilates training program on body composition, flexibility and muscular endurance |h [electronic resource]. |
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|a Miami, Fla. : |b Barry University, |c 2005. |
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|a ix, 100 leaves : |b ill. ; |c 28 cm |
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|a Barry University Theses -- School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences. |
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|a Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2005. |
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|a Includes bibliographical references (leaves 97-98). |
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|a 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. |
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|a 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. |
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|a Electronic reproduction. |c Barry University, |d 2020. |f (Barry University Digital Collections) |n Mode of access: World Wide Web. |n System requirements: Internet connectivity; Web browser software. |
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