Pilates training improves aerobic capacity, but not lipid or lipoprotein levels in elderly women with dyslipidemia: A controlled trial.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
; 26: 227-232, 2021 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The aim of the present study was to verify the effects of a Pilates training on total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), glucose and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, as well as on functionality of postmenopausal women with dyslipidemia.METHOD:
This randomized study involved 35 sedentary women with dyslipidemia, aged between 60 and 75 years. One group participated in a Pilates exercises training with two to four weekly sessions during 10 weeks (Pilates group, n = 20) and the other group did not perform any intervention (control group, n = 6). Biochemical analyses and functionality parameters were measured before and after the 10 weeks.RESULTS:
No significant differences were observed in TC, TG, LDL and HDL for both groups. Regarding glucose and CRP levels, significant reductions were observed in both groups after the intervention period. In functional parameters, both groups significantly increased their 30-s chair stand test values. On the other hand, only the Pilates group presented significant increments in the 6-min walk test (p < 0.05).CONCLUSION:
Pilates training did not change lipid or lipoprotein levels, but improved cardiorespiratory fitness of elderly women with dyslipidemia.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Técnicas de Exercício e de Movimento
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Dislipidemias
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Bodyw Mov Ther
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA FISICA
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TERAPEUTICA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article