Resistance training induces improvements in range of motion: a systematic review and meta-analysis

S Alizadeh, A Daneshjoo, A Zahiri, SH Anvar… - Sports Medicine, 2023 - Springer
Background Although it is known that resistance training can be as effective as stretch
training to increase joint range of motion, to date no comprehensive meta-analysis has …

Effect of different types of regular exercise on physical fitness in adults with overweight or obesity: Systematic review and meta‐analyses

MA van Baak, A Pramono, F Battista… - Obesity …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
This systematic review examined the effect of exercise training interventions on physical
fitness in adults with overweight or obesity and compared the effectiveness of different types …

Pilates method improves cardiorespiratory fitness: a systematic review and meta-analysis

R Fernández-Rodríguez, C Álvarez-Bueno… - Journal of clinical …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Cardiorespiratory fitness has been postulated as an independent predictor of several
chronic diseases. We aimed to estimate the effect of Pilates on improving cardiorespiratory …

Psychophysiological adaptations to Pilates training in overweight and obese individuals: a topical review

A Batrakoulis - Diseases, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

Effect of telerehabilitation applied during COVID-19 isolation period on physical fitness and quality of life in overweight and obese individuals

B Ozturk, N Duruturk - International Journal of Obesity, 2022 - nature.com
Background/objectives The aim of the study was to examine the effects of exercise training
through telerehabilitation applied during COVID-19 isolation period on overweight and …

Pilates for overweight or obesity: a meta-analysis

Y Wang, Z Chen, Z Wu, X Ye, X Xu - Frontiers in physiology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
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 …

Effects of the mat pilates method on body composition: systematic review with meta-analysis

AP de Souza Cavina, EP Junior… - … of Physical Activity …, 2020 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: The objective of this systematic review was to determine the efficacy of the mat
Pilates method on body composition in healthy adult subjects compared with traditional …

Comparative effectiveness of 10-week equipment-based pilates and diaphragmatic breathing exercise on heart rate variability and pulmonary function in young adult …

S Adıgüzel, D Aras, M Gülü, MI Aldhahi… - BMC Sports Science …, 2023 - Springer
Background The positive effects of Pilates and slow-controlled breathing exercises on health
are examined in different studies. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of …

Effects of an acute Pilates program under hypoxic conditions on vascular endothelial function in Pilates participants: A randomized crossover trial

K Jung, J Seo, WS Jung, J Kim, HY Park… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to compare the effects of an acute Pilates program under hypoxic vs.
normoxic conditions on the metabolic, cardiac, and vascular functions of the participants …

The effects of core stabilization exercise program in obese people awaiting bariatric surgery: A randomized controlled study

N Arman, G Tokgoz, H Seyit, M Karabulut - Complementary Therapies in …, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective The aim of this study was the effects of the core stabilization exercise program
(CSEP) and physical activity counseling on functional capacity, physical fitness, physical …