Effect of mat pilates training program on functional fitness in older adults
| Autor: | Poli Borah, Ikram Hussain, Lakshyajit Gogoi, Karuppasamy Govindasamy, Surojit Sarkar, Masilamani Elayaraja, Ethiraj Balaji, Hemantajit Gogoi |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports, Vol 28, Iss 1, Pp 16-25 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2664-9837 26649837 |
| DOI: | 10.15561/26649837.2024.0102 |
| Popis: | Background and Study Aim. The increasing recognition of pilates as a comprehensive exercise regimen tailored to the needs of the elderly population underscores its growing importance. This shift in emphasis reflects a growing awareness of the potential benefits of pilates for older adults' overall well-being. Study Aim - to investigate the potential benefits of a six-week mat pilates training (MPT) program on the functional fitness of older adults. Material and Methods. In total, a group of 30 elderly individuals (i.e., NMale=18 and NFemale=12), who regularly frequented a local playground, participated in a quasi-experimental study. The study involved pre-test and post-test assessments and was conducted over a period of six weeks. Participants underwent an MPT program (six days a week for six weeks, 60 minutes per session). Were assessed for various functional fitness parameters: lower-body strength (LBS), upper-body strength (UBS), aerobic endurance (AE), lower-body flexibility (LBF), upper-body flexibility (UBF), agility (AG), and Body Mass Index (BMI). A paired-sample t-test was used for statistical analysis. Results. The MPT resulted in significant (p |
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