Pilates exercise

Pilates exercise has been studied in 1 paper since 2026: 1 trial in people; 1 in the past year. The newest story, Oct 21, 2026: “Aerobic exercise improved balance more than Pilates in older adults”.

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1 paper studies it1 findingUpdated Jul 24, 2026

“Both aerobic and Pilates exercise programs produced clinically meaningful improvements in gait velocity, functional capacity, and balance in older adults”

Effect of aerobic and Pilates exercise on balance, gait, functional capacity, lower extremity strength, fear of falling, sleep quality, and quality of life in older adultsBMC geriatrics2026doi:10.1186/s12877-026-08037-x

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What did studies of Pilates exercise find?

Studies of Pilates exercise measured 1 outcome; the most studied are functional capacity (1 study).

Functional capacity

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1 study

Pilates exercise improves functional capacity in humans.
“Both aerobic and Pilates exercise programs produced clinically meaningful improvements in gait velocity, functional capacity, and balance in older adults”
Human trialWithin-group improvement from baselineMat, standing, and TheraBand componentsTwo sessions per week; 45 minutes active exercise per session8 weeksn = 22
Aerobic exercise improved balance more than Pilates in older adults
BMC geriatricsJul 24, 2026

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BMC GeriatricsOct 21

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

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Pilates exercise

What did studies of Pilates exercise find?

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Aerobic exercise improved balance more than Pilates in older adults

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