Cardiorespiratory responses: Pilates compared to different walking speeds in healthy adults.
Ir J Med Sci
; 193(1): 139-147, 2024 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The impact of a single-session Pilates exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness and metabolic parameters is still uncertain.AIMS:
The aim of this study was to examine the cardiorespiratory changes during a single-session Pilates exercise and compare cardiorespiratory fitness-related parameters with walking at different speeds on a treadmill, at low (3.2 kph) and moderate intensities (4.8 kph).METHODS:
Cardiorespiratory responses were measured with a cardiopulmonary exercise test device in 31 healthy young adults at rest, during a single Pilates session, walking at 3.2 kph and walking at 4.8 kph. The study design employed a cross-over design. Participants were randomly assigned to two experimental groups a Pilates training session following treadmill walking or treadmill walking following a Pilates training session.RESULTS:
Mean MET, oxygen and energy consumption during Pilates were similar to walking at 3.2 kph (p > 0.05), but significantly lower than walking at 4.8 kph (p < 0.05). The mean heart rate during Pilates was higher than walking at 3.2 kph (p < 0.05), but similar to walking at 4.8 kph (p > 0.05). Significantly higher carbohydrate metabolism was used during Pilates compared to walking (p < 0.05).CONCLUSION:
The cardiopulmonary responses to a single Pilates session are similar to walking at a speed of 3.2 kph but lower than walking at 4.8 kph. These results indicate that while Pilates may not generate sufficient cardiopulmonary changes to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness as a moderate-intensity exercise in healthy young adults, it may still offer other benefits such as improvements in flexibility, core strength, and posture.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ejercicio Físico
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Velocidad al Caminar
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ir J Med Sci
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía