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The Influence of Mat Pilates Training on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women with Single or Multiple Cardiometabolic Diseases

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  • Jaqueline Pontes Batista

    (Laboratory of Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Physiology, Physical Education and Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-678, Brazil)

  • Ana Luiza Amaral

    (Laboratory of Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Physiology, Physical Education and Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-678, Brazil)

  • Igor Moraes Mariano

    (Laboratory of Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Physiology, Physical Education and Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-678, Brazil)

  • Ludimila Ferreira Gonçalves

    (Laboratory of Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Physiology, Physical Education and Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-678, Brazil)

  • Julia Buiatte Tavares

    (Laboratory of Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Physiology, Physical Education and Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-678, Brazil)

  • Tállita Cristina Ferreira de Souza

    (Laboratory of Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Physiology, Physical Education and Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-678, Brazil)

  • Juliene Gonçalves Costa

    (School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), University of Western Australia, Perth 6009, Australia)

  • Mateus de Lima Rodrigues

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-902, Brazil)

  • Jair Pereira da Cunha-Junior

    (Laboratory of Immunotechnology and Immunochemistry, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-902, Brazil)

  • Karine Canuto Loureiro de Araújo

    (Laboratory of Immunotechnology and Immunochemistry, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-902, Brazil)

  • Paula Aver Bretanha Ribeiro

    (Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan Program Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada)

  • Guilherme Morais Puga

    (Laboratory of Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Physiology, Physical Education and Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-678, Brazil)

Abstract

This study compared the effects of Mat Pilates training on cardiovascular risk markers in postmenopausal women with single or multiple cardiometabolic conditions. Forty-four women were divided into single-condition (SINGLE; n = 20) and multiple-condition (MULTI; n = 24) groups. Both groups completed Mat Pilates three times per week for 12 weeks. Measurements of resting blood pressure, body composition, dietary intake, and blood markers were taken before and after the intervention. A Generalized Estimating Equation was used for hypothesis testing. MULTI presented higher body mass, BMI, fat mass, and waist circumference. Systolic blood pressure decreased more in SINGLE (−13 ± 15 mmHg) than in MULTI (−3 ± 16 mmHg, p interaction = 0.016 with diastolic reductions in both groups (SINGLE: −9 ± 12 mmHg; MULTI: −2 ± 11 mmHg, p interaction = 0.053). Triglycerides decreased only in SINGLE (−40 ± 98 mg/dL vs. +31 ± 70 mg/dL in MULTI, p interaction = 0.006), while no significant changes were observed in cholesterol levels. Adiponectin levels decreased in both groups (SINGLE: −1.5 ± 16.3; MULTI: −9.3 ± 12.4 vs. µg/dL, p time = 0.015). Glycated hemoglobin levels decreased over time in both groups (−0.3 ± 0.5% in SINGLE, −0.5 ± 0.6% in MULTI, p time < 0.001), with no significant changes in blood glucose. These findings suggest that Mat Pilates may be more effective in reducing cardiometabolic risk factors in women with a single condition compared to those with multiple conditions.

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  • Jaqueline Pontes Batista & Ana Luiza Amaral & Igor Moraes Mariano & Ludimila Ferreira Gonçalves & Julia Buiatte Tavares & Tállita Cristina Ferreira de Souza & Juliene Gonçalves Costa & Mateus de Lima , 2025. "The Influence of Mat Pilates Training on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women with Single or Multiple Cardiometabolic Diseases," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 22(1), pages 1-14, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:22:y:2025:i:1:p:56-:d:1559069
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