Pilates vs. muscular training in older women: A randomized controlled trial.

Pilates vs. muscular training in older women: A randomized controlled trial.

Physiol Behav. 2018 Dec 07;:

Authors: Carrasco-Poyatos M, Rubio-Arias JA, Ballesta-García I, Ramos-Campo DJ

Abstract
The goal was to analyze two training programs on functionality, balance, and body composition in aged women and to determine the influence of cognitive function. Sixty older women were assigned to the Pilates (PEP), muscular (MEP), and control (CG) groups. PEP had a better general functional condition index than MEP (P = .042). Cognitive function interacted significantly (P ≤ .05) with two items of the GDLAM test. Static balance decreased significantly in the MEP (COPap; P = .04). Total lean body increased in the PEP (P < .001) and the MEP (P = .05). Pilates is more recommended for functionality, whereas MEP is recommended for static balance in older women. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (identifier: NCT02506491; available from https://ift.tt/2QL3sRA). Funding: This work was supported by the San Antonio Catholic University (PMAFI/24/14).

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