Effect of 12-Weeks Pilates Core Balance Training on Bone Density and Isokinetic Muscular Function of Elderly Women.

A functional movement screening of college students performing Pilates exercise

“…Most of Pilates's original postures consisted of core exercises using mats. After performing the Pilates exercise among various groups, including middle-aged women [3], college students majoring in dance [4], and elderly women [5], it was proven that the Pilates exercise program has an excellent effect in activating the body core, which improves the bodily stability and increases the inherent receptive senses to adjust the balance, posture, and movement. Moreover, it improves the functional movement, which enhances the motor response and effectively improves the overall body function [6].…”