期刊名称：Ovidius University Annals, Series Physical Education and Sport/Science, Movement and Health
印刷版ISSN：1224-7359
出版年度：2017
卷号：17
期号：2
页码：317-324
语种：English
出版社：Ovidius University Press
摘要：Aims.Through this study,we intended to track how a framework programme of exerciseson Pilates apparatus could influence body composition in adult women.The research started from the premise that Pilates would act on optimizing posture,toning muscles,improving balance and suppleness.We have also considered the benefits of using Pilates equipment,which allows any person to adaptthe exercises according to personal needs.Methods.The research aimed to monitor changes in the body composition over a 4-month period,from October 2016 to January 2017,in 20 female subjects who attended a framework programme of exerciseson Pilates apparatus at the SHAPE ART PILATES Studio.Subject selection was based on the following criteria: gender,number of lessons attended and level of participation in lessons.To measure body composition,it was used the OMRON BF511 Body Composition Monitor.It provides data about weight,Body Mass Index (BMI),Body Fat Percentage (BFP),Skeletal Muscle Percentage (SMP) and Visceral Fat (VF).The framework programme consisted of 10 basic exercises with variations adapted to each subject,performed on the Allegro Reformer machine,which is the main pillar of Pilates equipment.Results.The results have shown changes in all indicators measured with the help of OMRON BF511 Body Composition Monitor.Conclusions.The performed measurements entitle us to state that Pilates exercises are beneficial to physical health and well-being by improving the indices of weight andbody fat percentage,in close relationship with the muscle tissue.
