Effects of Six Weeks of Pilates Mat Training on Tennis Serve Velocity, Muscular Endurance, and Their Relationship in Collegiate Tennis Players

Sewright, Kimberly; Martens, David W.; Axtell, Robert S.; Rinehardt, K. F.

doi:10.1249/00005768-200405001-00796

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“…We discovered that a 12-week Pilates exercise intervention twice a week could significantly improve lower limb muscle strength in women. Our findings reinforce discoveries by empirical researchers (Lee & Rachel, 2005;Otto et al, 2004;Rogers & Gilbson, 2009;Sekendiz et al, 2007;Sewright et al, 2004). We also confirmed that a 12-week Pilates exercise intervention, twice a week for 1 hour each time, can significantly improve trunk flexibility in women.…”

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“…Caldwell and colleagues (2008) reasoned that this was because the muscle strength of the young participants was at its peak; thus no improvement was observed from the dynometers. Sewright, Martens, Axtell, and Rinehardt (2004), however, conducted a study with similar-average aged participants, and their findings showed that Pilates exercise could still significantly improve muscle strength. The possible reason for the contradiction could be that Sewright and colleagues (2004) and Caldwell and colleagues (2008) were using different muscle fitness indicators.…”

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Effects of a 12-Week Pilates Course on Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Trunk Flexibility in Women Living in the Community

Kao

Liou

Huang

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Health Care for Women International

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Researchers in Taiwan studying regular adult physical activity found that among married women aged 26 to 55 years, 56% participated in physical activity, and that the convenience and safety of the activity were major factors contributing to their willingness to exercise. Muscle weakness and poor trunk flexibility are closely related to some chronic diseases in women. In this cross-sectional survey, we used the Polestar Pilates™ method to explore the effects of a 12-week Pilates course on the physical fitness of women living in the community. Fifty-three members of the experimental group (mean age: 42.30 ± 9.97) and 43 of the control group (mean age: 41.23 ± 9.83) were included. We confirm that a convenient Pilates exercise intervention can significantly improve muscle strength and trunk flexibility in women. Our findings serve as an important reference for health authorities in Taiwan and provide higher awareness of women's health and physical fitness, which can help prevent chronic and cardiovascular diseases.

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Effects of a 12-Week Pilates Course on Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Trunk Flexibility in Women Living in the Community

Kao

Liou

Huang

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“…The Pilates method has been considered an optimal exercise modality for improving the strength and endurance of back muscles [25]. Sewright (2006) performed six weeks of Pilates training on sixteen(n=16) collegiate tennis players to measure the effects on muscular endurance. The results showed an increased muscular endurance of 44.57 seconds at the end of training [32].…”

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“…Sewright (2006) performed six weeks of Pilates training on sixteen(n=16) collegiate tennis players to measure the effects on muscular endurance. The results showed an increased muscular endurance of 44.57 seconds at the end of training [32].…”

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Effect of Individualized Mat Pilates Exercises on Speed, Agility and Back Extensor Endurance in a Deconditioned Athelte – A Case Study

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Introduction: An athlete's life revolves around their sport. Retirement from sports is a unique transition that influences significant identity, body, and lifestyle changes [1]. While competitive athletes exceed recommendations for physical activity, this only translates into regular physical activity after retirement from sports. Research suggests the nature of competitive sports participation may need to be more conducive to lifelong physical activity [2] Falling out from sports and physical activity leads the body into deconditioning. The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Pilates in improving speed, agility and back extensor endurance in a deconditioned athlete. Materials and Methods: The clinical setup for the case study was arranged at VAPMS College of Physiotherapy in Visakhapatnam. The pre and post-tests were performed on the premises of the institution. The subject is a male athlete, a middle-distance runner. The subject received Pilates training four sessions/week for eight weeks for 40 minutes. Speed, Agility and Back extensor endurance were assessed with the outcome measures 20-meter sprint, Illinois agility test and Biering Sorensen test. Results: Results obtained from the present case study indicate that eight weeks of Mat Pilates improved speed, agility and back extensor endurance. Based on this study, there is a difference in the values recorded pre and post-Pilates training. Two trials were performed for each outcome measure, and the better of the two trials was considered.

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“…[1][2][3][4][5] Such injuries are estimated to affect 95% of professional ballet dancers, [6][7][8][9] who therefore could benefit from exercises developed by Joseph Pilates that are aimed at increasing flexibility and endurance of the "core muscles." [10][11][12] The core is composed of 29 pairs of muscles that support the hip-pelvis-lumbar spine complex. 13 Core stability has been defined as the ability to control the positioning and movement of the trunk over the pelvis and to transfer strength to the upper and lower limbs.…”

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Effect of Pilates Mat Exercises on Neuromuscular Efficiency of the Multifidus and Internal Oblique Muscles in a Healthy Ballerina

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Physical training has frequently been indicated for ballet dancers to strengthen their trunk muscles, improve their performance, and avoid injuries. The current authors hypothesized that these dancers could benefit from Pilates exercises to stabilize their trunk muscles and improve joint stability and neuromuscular efficiency (NME). Our study aimed at evaluating the NME and isometric strength of the internal oblique (IO) and multifidus (MU) muscles in a healthy 24-year-old classical ballerina before and after an 8-week Pilates exercise intervention. The muscles were tested with electromyography (EMG) and a dynamometer, and the resulting torque and EMG values were used to calculate the NME. Based on the results, the Pilates exercises could improve the NME of the muscles tested, since the torque increased and the EMG activity decreased after the intervention.

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Effects of Six Weeks of Pilates Mat Training on Tennis Serve Velocity, Muscular Endurance, and Their Relationship in Collegiate Tennis Players

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Effects of a 12-Week Pilates Course on Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Trunk Flexibility in Women Living in the Community

Effects of a 12-Week Pilates Course on Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Trunk Flexibility in Women Living in the Community

Effect of Individualized Mat Pilates Exercises on Speed, Agility and Back Extensor Endurance in a Deconditioned Athelte – A Case Study

Effect of Pilates Mat Exercises on Neuromuscular Efficiency of the Multifidus and Internal Oblique Muscles in a Healthy Ballerina

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