"Comparison of Mindfulness Among Adult Females Performing Pilates Vs Aerobics"

Abstract

Background: Pilates is form of exercise which mainly focuses on muscle strengthening and have a significant effect on mindfulness and aerobic exercises are used in weight training and weight loss. Previous research results suggested that Pilates are used as rehabilitation tool and aerobic exercises used to reduce social anxiety. Some studies concluded that they have significant but short-term effect on mindfulness.Objective: To compare mindfulness between females performing Pilates vs aerobic exercise.Methodology: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the comparison of mindfulness among 346 females performing Pilates and aerobics. MAAS questionnaire was used to evaluate the comparison. Reliability of MAAS is (r=0.04). SPSS version 21 was used for the analysis of data.Results: According to the result of the study, group performing Pilates were 54% and aerobics were 46%. Mean age of participation was found 24. Independent sample t test was used to evaluate the difference of mindfulness among women performing Pilates and aerobics. There was non-significant difference of average mindfulness score between two groups. Although groups involved in performing Pilates have slightly more average mindfulness score. The P value is.228. Conclusion:This study concluded that there is non-significant difference of mindfulness among adult females performing Pilates vs aerobics.