The prevalence of overweightness and obesity has been documented as a major public
health issue since it has increased at an alarming rate worldwide. Structured physical …

Background: Evidence for the efficacy of Pilates for the modulation of body weight and body
composition is unclear. Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of Pilates …

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is established as a clinical vital sign in therapeutic strategy
to restoring health of patients in medical conditions inclusive of age-related diseases. The …

Background and purpose Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) suggest that Pilates
improves cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). However, there is a lack of systematic review …

Objectives To summarize the evidence of associations between Pilates and multiple health
outcomes, and evaluate the strength and validity of these associations. Design Unbrella …

Background and purpose Chinese mind–body exercise-Baduanjin has received increasing
attention for health promotion among middle-aged and older adults in China, but there is a …

Objective: Pilates exercise is increasingly used to improve sleep quality, but relevant
evidence remains unclear. We aimed to estimate the effect of Pilates on sleep quality …

Background: The aim of this review was to collect and systematize results of studies from the
last 5 years concerning the influence of the Pilates method (PM) on functional body …

Aims Physical exercise has been associated with a reduction in arterial stiffness, a
subclinical process underlying cardiovascular disease. However, the effect of different types …

Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a prevalent and significant metabolic disorder the represents a
global pandemic and posing a substantial healthcare burden worldwide. The incidence of …