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The effects of Pilates training on flexibility and body composition: an observational study

Lifestyle Disease
Author
Neil A. Segar, Jeffrey R. Basford et al.
Used Parameters : FFM, BFM

Publication Year : 2004

Country : USA

Journal : Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Abstract Segal NA, Hein J, Basford JR. The effects of Pilates training on flexibility and body composition: an observational study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2004; 85: 1977–81. Objective To assess claims regarding the effects of Pilates training on flexibility, body composition, and health status. Design An observational prospective study. Setting A community athletic club. Participants A sample of 47 adults (45 women, 2 men) who presented for Pilates training. Interventions Not applicable. Main outcome measures Fingertip-to-floor distance, truncal …
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