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 …

[HTML][HTML] 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 …

[HTML][HTML] 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 …

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 …

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 …

The Effects of online home-based pilates combined with diet on body composition in women affected by obesity: a preliminary study

F Greco, MG Tarsitano, LF Cosco, F Quinzi, K Folino… - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
Diet and exercise intervention are the first strategies to counteract obesity. An online home-
based exercise program may be a feasible approach in an obese population. Therefore, this …

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 …

The effects of pilates vs. zumba dancing on functional performance, mood and health-related quality of life in postmenopausal women

F Ben Waer, M Lahiani, CI Alexe, D Badau, MP Onoi… - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to compare the effects of Zumba and Pilates training on functional
performance, mood, and health-related quality of life in postmenopausal women. Fifty-four …

Effects of Pilates Training on Cardiorespiratory Functions in Medical Conditions-Comprehensive Approach: A Narrative Review

M Tarnas, A Marszałek, J Kufel-Grabowska… - Aging and …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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 …