Changes in the body composition and flexibility levels of Pilates Method performers

  • Larissa Brunet de Miranda Programa de pós-graduação lato-sensu em Fisiologia do exercí­cio - Prescrição do exercí­cio da Universidade Gama Filho - UGF. Graduada em Fisioterapia pela Universidade Potiguar
  • Paula Daniely Costa de Morais Programa de pós-graduação lato-sensu em Fisiologia do exercí­cio - Prescrição do exercí­cio da Universidade Gama Filho - UGF. Graduada em Fisioterapia pela Universidade Potiguar
Keywords: Body composition, Bioimpedance, Flexibility, Pilates method

Abstract

"Body composition" refers to relative amounts of different body composers, providing an estimate of the fat free mass and the fat mass. One way of measuring body composition, is through the bioimpedancy exam, which is a fast and non invasive method of studying the corporal compartments. The Pilates Method is a program of physical conditioning whose benefits, depends on the execution of their movements with commitment and according their principles. The purpose of this study was to verify if there were changes in the body composition and flexibility levels of Pilates Method performers. Two healthy female individuals with ages of 20 and 25 years participated in study. They had to undertake flexibility tests and bioimpedancy measures, before and after they had been submitted to the Pilates Method, during twenty-four sessions in approximately two months. Analyzing the results of the bioimpedancies, it was verified that there were non significant differences among the measurements realized before and after the sessions; however, it was observed an increase in the levels of flexibility of both participants.

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Published
2011-12-27
How to Cite
Miranda, L. B. de, & Morais, P. D. C. de. (2011). Changes in the body composition and flexibility levels of Pilates Method performers. Brazilian Journal of Exercise Prescription and Physiology, 3(13). Retrieved from https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/138
Issue
Vol. 3 No. 13 (2009)
Section
Scientific Articles - Original

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