BMC Geriatrics
Aerobic exercise improved balance more than Pilates in older adults
A randomized trial of 44 adults aged 60–69 compared eight weeks of exercise and found greater gains in balance and walking speed with aerobic training.A randomized trial of 44 adults aged 60–69 compared eight weeks of exercise and found greater gains in balance and walking speed with aerobic training.
Randomized trial · 44 peopleAerobic exercise
Who was studied44 older adults, 8 consecutive weeks, against Pilates exercise group
What changedBalance scores improved 1.91 points more with aerobic exercise than with Pilates
The catchAerobic sessions were more frequent, so frequency could explain part of the balance advantage
