Investigation of the effect of Pilates combined exercise program with mat and equipment on fatigue and physical self-perception in sedentary women: A randomized controlled study

Year 2024, Volume: 10 Issue: 2, 110 - 118, 30.06.2024

Dicle Sarıtaş , Pelin Pişirici

https://doi.org/10.31459/turkjkin.1475057

Cited By: 1

Abstract

In this study, the effect of the combination of mat and equipment-based Pilates exercise method applied to sedentary female individuals on fatigue and physical self-perception was examined. 70 women between the ages of 18 and 45, defined as sedentary according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, were included in the study. Participants were randomized into combined Pilates exercise (PG=35) and control (CG=35) groups. Pilates exercises were given three days a week, 50 minutes each session, for 10 weeks. No intervention was made to CG. Fatigue Severity Scale and Physical Self Inventory evaluations were repeated for pre- and post-intervention (10th week). The initial data of the participants showed a homogeneous distribution. In the results, in intragroup comparison, a statistically significant improvement in fatigue severity (p=0.001; p<0.05) and total and subgroup parameters of the physical self-perception scale (for all p=0.001; p<0.05) was observed only in the PG. In the intergroup comparison, a statistically significant improvement was seen only in fatigue severity in favor of the Pilates group (p=0.019; p<0.05). A 10-week combined Pilates exercise program can improve the fatigue and physical self-esteem of sedentary women.

Keywords

Physical attractiveness, physical awareness, reformer, self-worth, sport competence

Ethical Statement

The authors hereby declare that there was no conflict of interest in conducting this research.

Supporting Institution

The authors declare that the study received no funding.

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