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NCT Number: NCT03830112

Effect of Two Pilates-based Mat Exercise Programs on the Isometric Strength of Core Muscles in Healthy Men

Based on the current evidence, it is known that Pilates is an exercise technique that has been used mainly by women in sport, fitness and rehabilitation. Most research has been developed with women. The participation of men in the research studies is reduced and methodology rigor is low, therefore, there is insufficient evidence on the effects of this type of training in men, in addition, there are no studies that have proven the effects of a Pilates-based mat exercise with resistance band on strength of core muscles.

The main objective of this research is to identify the effects of a Pilates-based mat exercise program versus a Pilates-based exercise mat program with resistance band on the isometric strength of the core muscles in men 18 to 25 years.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Volunteers

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Centro de Formación en Actividad Física y Cultura

Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

About this study

Fifty-eight men will be randomly assigned to one of two Pilates exercise programs. Pilates-based mat exercise and Pilates-based mat exercise with Theraband® (blue color). Interventions will be performed three times a week for eight-weeks on alternate days. Half will perform Pilates-based mat exercise and the remaining 29 will perform Pilates-based mat exercise with Theraband®. Both groups complete eleven exercises from week one to four and twelve exercises from week five to eight.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy volunteers.
  • Perform ≤150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week.

Exclusion criteria

  • Perform any Pilates exercise previously.
  • Smoker.
  • History of asthma.
  • History of diabetes.
  • History of hypertension.
  • History of cardiovascular disease.
  • History of coronary heart disease.
  • Arrhythmias.
  • Under medical treatment with anticoagulants, beta-blockers, calcium antagonists, bronchodilators, and/or steroids.
  • Psychological, neuromotor and/or osteo-muscular conditions that may affect participation in an exercise program.
  • People with metal prosthesis.

Treatment and study plan

Pilates exercise with Theraband

Behavioral

The experimental group will perform all the exercises with Theraband® in the same manner than active comparator group.

Pilates Exercise

Behavioral

The active comparator group will perform all the exercises without Theraband®

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in isometric strength of the core muscles

    Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks

    Isometric strength of the core muscles will be obtained using TorsoCheck (Ergo-Fit®, Germany).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in lean mass

    Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks

    Lean mass will be obtained using Bioelectrical impedance (SECA mBCA515, Gmbh&Co.,Hamburg,Germany)

  2. Change in body fat

    Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks

    Body fat will be obtained using Bioelectrical impedance (SECA mBCA515,Gmbh&Co.,Hamburg,Germany).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidad de Antioquia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of a Pilates-based Mat Exercise Program Compared to a Pilates-based Mat Exercise With Resistance Band on the Isometric Strength of Core Muscles, Lean Mass, and Body Fat in Men 18 to 25 Years

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Feb 5, 2019
Registry last updated
Jun 10, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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