The aging is accompanied by a gradual decline in balance and increases risk of falls. Pilates has been used for balance training. The purpose of this research was to systematize studies regarding the ef-fects of Pilates exercise interventions on static and dynamic balance of elderly people. A survey was ...
Resumen Azofeifa-Mora, C.A. (2018). Revisión de los beneficios de la intensidad y modalidades del ejercicio físico sobre el estrés psicológico. PENSAR EN MOVIMIENTO: Revista de Ciencias del Ejercicio y la Salud, 16(1), 1-21. El propósito de esta revisión sistemática fue hacer un recuento de los pr...
Abstract Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of deaths in the world, and many events could be prevented by healthy life habits. Objectives: To compare the occurrence of cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents enrolled at public schools in the city of Rio de Janeiro, including a...
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/etiología,
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/prevención & control,
Estudios Transversales,
Ejercicio Físico/fisiología,
Técnicas de Ejercicio con Movimientos/métodos,
Técnicas de Ejercicio con Movimientos/estadística & datos numéricos,
Estilo de Vida Saludable/fisiología,
Hipercolesterolemia/complicaciones,
Hipercolesterolemia/epidemiología,
Hipercolesterolemia/prevención & control,
Hipertensión/complicaciones,
Hipertensión/epidemiología,
Hipertensión/prevención & control,
Hipertrigliceridemia/complicaciones,
Hipertrigliceridemia/prevención & control,
Estado Nutricional,
Medición de Riesgo/métodos,
Deportes/fisiología,
Estudiantes/estadística & datos numéricos
Abstract With aging, the respiratory muscle strength decreases and the Pilates method is a technique that uses respiration as one of its principles. The present study has the aim of analyzing the influence of the Pilates method on respiratory muscle strength in older women. For the evaluation of respirat...
OBJECTIVE: Aging is progressive, and its effects on the respiratory system include changes in the composition of the connective tissues of the lung that influence thoracic and lung compliance. The Powerbreathe® K5 is a device used for inspiratory muscle training with resistance adapted to the level of t...
ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the effects of Pilates and walking on quality of life, depression, and anxiety levels. Methods: Sixty-three overweight/obese participants were randomly divided into: control (n = 20), walking (n = 21), and Pilates (n = 22) groups. Pilates and walking groups attended eight...
RESUMEN Introducción: El dolor lumbar es una condición con mayor índice de consulta en los servicios de salud. En trabajadores de oficina también existe una alta prevalencia, por lo tanto es necesario generar planes de intervención desde la prevención primaria para mejorar la condición de salud d...
Summary Introduction: Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer causing death in women worldwide. The incidence of the disease is expected to grow worldwide due to the aging of the population and risk factors related to lifestyle behaviors. Considering the lifestyle of women with breast cancer before ...
Abstract Objective: To investigate the influence of a protocol of Pilates exercises on the functionality and contractility of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) of older women living in the city of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Method: Ten women (median age of 63.4±4.5 years) with little or no pelvic...
