The effect of using Pilates exercises on some body structures for women aged (30-40) years

Abstract

The goal of the research: Preparing Pilates-style exercises to improve some of the physical structures of women aged (30-40) years and identifying the effect of Pilates exercises on some of the physical structures of women aged (30-40) years.

The third chapter included: The researcher used the experimental method by designing the control and experimental groups, and the sample was chosen intentionally. They are women trained at the Lara Fitness Centre and have an increase in body composition. They number (20) and are (30-40) years old. The sample was divided into two groups. Experimental and control, each group had (10) women, randomly through a lottery. The training units took (8) weeks, at a rate of two training units per week. The number of training units for the program (16) training units. This section included devices and tools. The researcher also explained the importance of the exploratory experiment, how to conduct tests and measurements (pre- and post-tests), and the mechanism of the exercises used. After obtaining the results, they were processed statistically using appropriate statistical methods. The researcher concluded the following: The effectiveness of Pilates exercises in reducing some of the group’s body compositions. Experimental. She recommended: Emphasizing on female trainers in fitness centres using Pilates exercises and other modern scientific methods to improve the researched body structures.