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Acute Effect Of Pilates On Blood Pressure In Women
Sponsor: Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana
Summary
The objective of this randomized crossover clinical trial was to evaluate the acute effect of a Pilates exercise session on blood pressure in women aged 50 years or older. The main questions investigated were: * Did a single Pilates exercise session alter blood pressure in the 24 hours following the intervention? * Did the effects of Pilates on blood pressure differ from those observed after a treadmill walking session? All participants initially underwent a control condition, which involved a health history assessment and the fitting of a blood pressure monitor for 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM). Following this condition, participants were randomly assigned to one of two intervention sequences: Pilates followed by walking, or walking followed by Pilates. The two interventions were performed with a six-day interval between sessions. In the Pilates condition, participants performed a session lasting approximately 50 minutes, consisting of 10 exercises. In the walking condition, they performed approximately 50 minutes of treadmill walking at an intensity corresponding to 60-70% of their maximum heart rate. After each experimental condition, blood pressure was monitored for 24 hours using ABPM.
Official title: Acute Effect Of Pilates Exercises On Blood Pressure In Women: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2024-08-01
Completion Date
2024-12-31
Last Updated
2026-09-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Pilates Exercise
A single 50-minute Pilates exercise session was performed on a mat using body weight and a Metalife Magic Circle. The session consisted of 10 exercises, with one set of 10 repetitions for each exercise and a 1-minute interval between exercises. The exercises targeted mobility, flexibility, strengthening, and trunk and lower- and upper-limb movements. Participants were previously familiarized with the exercises and instructed on their proper execution.
Walking Exercise
A single 50-minute walking session was performed on a treadmill. Exercise intensity was individually prescribed at 60-70% of heart rate reserve, with continuous heart rate monitoring throughout the session. Treadmill speed was progressively adjusted as needed to maintain the target heart rate range.
Locations (1)
State University of Northern Paraná
Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil